Funding Opportunity for

Organizations

Landmarks of American History and Culture and Summer Institutes for Higher Education Faculty

Maximum award amount

Up to $460,000

Expected Output

Faculty Development; Teaching Resources

Period of performance

November 1, 2027 to December 31, 2029

The Landmarks of American History and Culture and Summer Institutes for Higher Education Faculty program supports humanities education through professional development for higher education faculty members.

Landmarks and Institutes are residential professional development programs that educators from across the nation to deepen their understanding of significant topics in the humanities and enrich their capacity for effective scholarship and teaching.

New this year:
Successful applicants will convene the same project in two consecutive summers—2028 and 2029—recruiting a different group of participants each summer.

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Application Instructions

Review your application package

Read the Notice of Funding Opportunity below to ensure you understand the expectations and restrictions for projects delivered under this grant and are prepared to write the most effective application.

Application Materials

Notice of Funding Opportunity, 2026 (PDF)

Grants.gov application package

General Application Guide for Awards to Organizations (PDF) 

Grant Program Resources

Past and Upcoming Professional Development Programs

Recently Funded Institute Awards

Recently Funded Landmarks Awards

Sample Budget Justification 

Sample Application Narratives

New York as Port City

Civil War Archives: A New Social and Cultural History of the Civil War

 

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