Landmarks of American History and Culture for K-12 Educators
Division of Education Programs
THE DEADLINE FOR THIS CYCLE HAS PASSED.
Updated guidelines will be posted in advance of the next deadline. In the meantime, please use these guidelines to get a sense of what is involved in assembling an application.
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Landmarks of American History and Culture programs for K-12 educators situate the study of topics and themes in the humanities within sites, areas, or regions of historic and cultural significance to expand participants’ knowledge of and approaches to teaching diverse histories, cultures, and perspectives in the United States and its jurisdictions.
NOFO Webinar Recordings: The three videos below offer examples and recommendations for completing a Landmarks application. Video One provides an overview of what Landmarks programs offer and how they are organized. Video Two addresses each section of the application requirements and includes specific examples from past projects. Video Three covers budget requirements and what to know about submitting your application.
Video One (08:30): What does a Landmarks program offer?
Video Two (24:30): What does a Landmarks application require?
Video Three (10:00): What does the Landmarks application submission process entail?
Optional Draft Review: Submit a draft of your project or contact us to schedule a conversation about your project at @email by January 5, 2024. Drafts do not need to be near complete applications to be submitted for review and feedback.
Let’s chat!: If you do not submit an optional draft but still want to talk about your project ideas, NEH staff are available to help until applications close on February 14, 2024. Please email @email to schedule a meeting.
New for the 2023-2024 grant cycle:
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Applications for the Landmarks for K-12 Educators and Landmarks for Higher Education and Humanities Professionals programs are now separated under different application codes. See the Landmarks for Higher Education page to apply to lead a program for that audience.
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All applicants must include a “Program Outputs” statement with their Work Plan. Examples are included in the NOFO document and NOFO webinar.
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Projects are no longer required to develop plans for dissemination beyond their workshop. Projects are asked instead to develop a communication plan that includes participant follow-up.
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
Landmarks of American History and Culture Notice of Funding Opportunity, 2024 (PDF)
Landmarks of American History and Culture Grants.gov application package
Grant Program Resources
Landmarks of American History and Culture Frequently Asked Questions, 2024 (PDF)
List of recently funded Landmarks of American History and Culture projects
Sample Schedule for Landmarks—K-12 (Residential program)
Sample Schedule for Landmarks—K-12 (Combined format program)
Sample Schedule for Landmarks—K-12 (Virtual program)
Sample Application Narratives
Northern Arizona University, Racialized Spaces on Route 66
National Council for History Education, Inc. The Space Age on the Space Coast
Heart Mountain, Wyoming Foundation, Heart Mountain, Wyoming, and the Japanese American Incarceration
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Follow the instructions outlined in the Notice of Funding Opportunity and Grants.gov instructions.
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