Humanities Collections and Reference Resources
ID: 349625Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)

Award Range

$1 - $350K

Eligible Applicants

Private Institutions of Higher Education

Funding Category

Humanities

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/349625

Additional Information

https://www.neh.gov/grants/preservation/humanities-collections-and-reference-resources
Timeline
    Description

    The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is inviting applications for its Humanities Collections and Reference Resources program, aimed at enhancing research, teaching, and public engagement in the humanities. This program supports projects that focus on digitizing, describing, and creating reference resources for humanities collections, with an emphasis on sustainable digital collection management and open access. Approximately $7.5 million is available for funding, with grants ranging from $1 to $350,000, and a total of 35 awards expected to be made. Interested applicants, including nonprofit organizations and accredited educational institutions, must submit their proposals by the deadline of July 16, 2024. For further information, applicants can contact the Division of Preservation and Access at NEH via email at preservation@neh.gov or visit the program's webpage at https://www.neh.gov/grants/preservation/humanities-collections-and-reference-resources.

    Point(s) of Contact
    preservation@neh.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Humanities Collections and Reference Resources 2024.pdf
    Humanities.pdf
    The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) invites applications for its Humanities Collections and Reference Resources program (Funding Opportunity Number: 20240716-PW), which has an application deadline of July 16, 2024. The program aims to enhance research, teaching, and public engagement in the humanities by supporting projects that digitize, describe, and create reference resources for humanities collections. Approximately $7,500,000 is anticipated to be awarded among 35 grants, with amounts up to $50,000 for planning and $350,000 for implementation projects. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, accredited educational institutions, and government agencies. The program encourages collaboration and open access, emphasizing sustainable digital collection management. Planning awards focus on preliminary steps such as assessing collections, while implementation grants fund projects that provide access to digitized materials or develop reference tools. The proposal must articulate the project's significance, methods, and anticipated outcomes, with a commitment to cultural stewardship and engagement. This initiative aligns with NEH’s broader goals of promoting democracy, enhancing equity, and addressing climate change through humanities projects.
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