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Media Projects deadline 2026

The current listed application deadline is June 24, 2026. Use this page to verify timing fast, then move into the full grant record for planning, comparison, and drafting.

Agency
National Endowment for the Humanities
Award range
$1 to $700,000
Total funding
$6,000,000
Funding instrument
Grant
CFDA / ALN
45.036
Cost share
No

Application Countdown

44
Days
10
Hours
50
Minutes

Use this page as the fast check for timing, then jump into the full grant record for filters, drafting, and comparison.

Quick facts

Opportunity number
Not listed
Last updated
March 18, 2026
Expected awards
15

Deadline summary

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Lifelong Learning is accepting applications for the Media Projects program. The purpose of this program is to support the development, production, and distribution of radio programs, podcasts, and documentary films that engage general audiences with humanities ideas in creative and appealing ways. NEH makes Media Projects awards at two levels: Development and Production.

Key dates

Posted
March 18, 2026
Deadline
June 24, 2026

Before you apply

Confirm the official submission path and any portal requirements.
Review the close date carefully and account for agency timezone handling.
Validate fit against the listed eligibility groups before investing drafting time.
This program expects about 15 awards, which can help frame competitiveness.

Eligibility snapshot

State governmentsCounty governmentsCity or township governmentsSpecial district governmentsPublic and State controlled institutions of higher educationNative American tribal governments (federally recognized)