Two NEH Grant Programs in Honor of the Semiquincentennial 

Rediscovering Our Revolutionary Tradition 

A grant program from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), Rediscovering Our Revolutionary Tradition, honors the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the nation’s principles of equality, liberty, and government by consent. The program supports activities to preserve and improve access to primary source materials that document: 

1. The history of American independence and the establishment and/or expansion of the nation. Projects will include the experiences of states, territories, and communities—in the original colonies and beyond—in joining the nation. Or: 
2.  The history of U.S. government—from federal to local, from federal and state constitutions to governors’ papers and court records. 

Projects may work with collections that include archival records; documents and rare publications; art and material culture; and photographs and sound recordings. Supported activities include conservation treatment and rehousing, digitization and description, transcription and translation, and updating existing digital resources to ensure long-term public availability. 

Application deadline: January 15, 2026 

Maximum funding: $350,000 (individual institutions); $750,000 (consortia) 

More information: https://www.neh.gov/program/rediscovering-our-revolutionary-tradition 

Celebrate America! 

Through this program, NEH will award 250 challenge grants of up to $25,000 each for projects that focus on the founding of the American nation, key historical figures, and milestones that reflect the exceptional achievements of the United States. As part of your application, you will need to certify that your organization has secured third-party, nonfederal gifts equal to the amount requested from NEH.   

Allowable activities include, but are not limited to: speakers, screenings, and discussion series; community events and family programs; exhibits; meetings, conferences, and symposia; digital projects and educational materials pertaining to the 250^th.  

Application deadline: Rolling. Apply any time at Grants.gov. 

Maximum Funding: $25,000 

More information: https://www.neh.gov/program/celebrate-america 

A list of recently funded projects can be found here. 

To arrange a phone consultation or ask questions about either program, please email collections@neh.gov or call 202-606-8570.