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In honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the nation’s principles of equality, liberty, and government by consent, the Rediscovering Our Revolutionary Tradition program supports activities to preserve and improve access to primary source materials—including archival records; documents and rare publications; art and material culture; and photographs and sound recordings that document: 1) The history of American independence and establishment and/or expansion of the nation, including the experiences of states, territories, and communities—in the original colonies and beyond—joining the nation; or 2) The history of American government in federal, state, and local contexts, including the federal Constitution, the Bill of Rights, the Declaration of Independence, state constitutions, governors’ papers, charter documents, court and legislative records, and other foundational documents. | Deadline: September 4, 2025 | More information and application.

NJCH is pleased to announce the call for nominations for the 2025 Stanley N. Katz Prize for Excellence in Public Humanities. Created to commemorate the Council's 50th anniversary and honor the legacy of scholar and longtime NJCH board member Stan Katz, the prize will recognize a public humanities project from a New Jersey-based organization that demonstrates community engagement and has had a significant impact upon people in the Garden State. All nominations will be accepted, but we particularly welcome projects dealing with the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence or with the legacies, even the imperfect ones, of that document and of our nation’s founding ideals. | Deadline: July 30, 2025 | More information and application.

This webinar will explore how institutions can broaden LGBTQ+ interpretation at their sites, covering strategies such as engaging staff and board members, collaborating with peers to expand programming, and reaching new audiences. We’ll begin with case studies from two organizations (the small-scale Gibson House in Boston and the larger Historic New England, covering 38 historic properties), highlighting their journeys toward more inclusive interpretation. These examples set the stage for the groundbreaking exhibition and publication The Importance of Being Furnished: Four Bachelors at Home, which explores the queer histories of four New England historic homes (Beauport, Codman Estate, Gibson House, and Pendleton House at the RISD Museum). | Date & Time: July 10, 2025 from 3:00 - 4:15 pm EST | Pricing, information, and registration.

The NHPRC seeks archival projects that will significantly improve online public discovery and use of historical records collections. We welcome projects that engage the public, expand civic education, and promote understanding of the nation’s history, democracy, and culture from the founding era to the present day. The Commission encourages projects focused on collections of America’s early legal records, such as the records of colonial, territorial, county, and early statehood and tribal proceedings that document the evolution of the nation’s legal history. | Deadline: November 5, 2025 | More information and application.

The Discover NJ History License Plate Fund provides small grants (up to $5,000) to develop and promote visitor ready sites as heritage tourism destinations. | Deadline: August 1, 2025 | More information and application.

The NEA is committed to supporting excellent arts projects for the benefit of all Americans. Grants for Arts Projects (GAP) provides funding for public engagement with the arts and arts education, for the integration of the arts with strategies promoting the health and well-being of people and communities, and for the improvement of overall capacity and capabilities within the arts sector. We welcome applications from first-time and returning applicants; from organizations serving rural, urban, suburban, and tribal communities of all sizes; and from organizations with small, medium, or large operating budgets. We strongly encourage applications for arts projects that incorporate one or more agency funding priorities. | Deadline: July 17, 2025 at 11:59 pm ET | More information and application.

The NEA will offer grants for arts projects in any discipline that celebrate the contributions to American history of one or more of the national heroes listed in Executive Order 13978. We are accepting proposals for works of art in a range of formats: plays, operas, literary arts, concerts, visual arts, museum exhibitions, etc. that honor these individuals. Projects may take place in any of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. jurisdictions. We anticipate making between 15-20 awards through this program. | Deadline: July 14, 2025 at 11:59 pm ET | More information and application.

The Arthur L. & Elaine V. Johnson Foundation provides grants to nonprofit organizations in the United States that support guide dogs or that conserve wildlife. For funding in the area of assistance animals, the focus is on dogs that assist the visually impaired, followed by dogs or other animals individually trained to do work or perform tasks for a person with a physical disability. For funding in the area of nature conservation, the focus is on direct conservation (e.g., preservation or restoration of natural land or animal conservation or preservation) and science-based conservation activities. Priority is given to applications focused on vulnerable or endangered species or their habitat and environment. | Deadline: August 1, 2025 | More information and application.

The LGBTQ+ Heritage Alliance is proud to administer the first nationwide grant program dedicated to places related to LGBTQ+ culture and heritage. This initiative will help researchers, historians, and anyone else with an interest in preserving LGBTQ+ culture fill gaps in the historical narrative and allow teaching the full and complex history of the United States. | Letter of Intent Deadline: Monday, July 21 at 11:59 pm EST | More information and application.

Walmart’s Spark Good Local Grants supports creating opportunity, advancing sustainability, and strengthening community. The focus is on local organizations that meet the unique needs of the communities where Walmart U.S. stores, Sam’s Clubs, and distribution centers are located. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, government entities, public and nonprofit private educational institutions, and churches or other faith-based organizations with proposed projects that benefit the community at large. | Deadline: October 15, 2025 | More information and application.