Funding Opportunity for

Organizations

Curriculum Development: Western Civilization

Maximum award amount

Up to $750,000

Expected Output

humanities courses, programs, or curriculums; teaching materials; faculty development programs; teaching partnerships

Period of performance

Up to 3 years

Curriculum Development: Western Civilization grants strengthen the teaching and study of the humanities at institutions of higher education by developing or enhancing programs, resources, or courses that explore, interpret, and preserve the diversity of human cultures, ideas, and practices, past and present.

Projects must be focused on the teaching and study of Western civilization, American history, American government and civics, and/or the Great Books tradition. Projects may take a variety of approaches to the topic(s), drawing on fields such as philosophy, history, languages and literature, political science, archaeology, and classics.

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Application Instructions

Review your application package

Read the Notice of Funding Opportunity 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) 

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Complete your application package

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