Awards for Faculty Institutional Support – HBCUs and TCUs
ID: 354172Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)

Award Range

$1 - $30K

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/354172

Additional Information

https://www.neh.gov/program/awards-faculty-institutional-support-hbcus-and-tcus
Timeline
    Description

    The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is offering grants through the Awards for Faculty Institutional Support program, specifically aimed at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs). This initiative is designed to support institutions that have faculty or staff awarded NEH fellowships in federal fiscal year 2025, enhancing their capacity for humanities research by subsidizing the hiring of replacement instructors during the fellowship period. Each eligible institution can receive funding of up to $30,000, calculated at a fixed rate of $2,500 per month, to ensure continuity in teaching and administrative responsibilities in the humanities. Interested institutions must submit their applications via Grants.gov by the deadlines of February 3, 2025, and May 1, 2025, with a total anticipated funding of approximately $90,000 available for three grants per deadline. For further information, applicants can contact the Division of Research Programs at facultyawards@neh.gov or visit the program's webpage at https://www.neh.gov/program/awards-faculty-institutional-support-hbcus-and-tcus.

    Point(s) of Contact
    facultyawards@neh.gov
    Files
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    Awards.pdf
    The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is offering funding through the Awards for Faculty Institutional Support program aimed at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs). This initiative supports institutions that have faculty or staff awarded NEH fellowships in federal fiscal year 2025 and aims to enhance their capacity for humanities research by subsidizing the hiring of replacement instructors during the fellowship period. Each institution can receive up to $30,000, calculated at a fixed rate of $2,500 per month, contingent on the fellow’s approved work plan. The application deadlines are set for February 3, 2025, and May 1, 2025, with an anticipated total funding of approximately $90,000 for three grants per deadline. Eligible institutions include accredited U.S. HBCUs and TCU that employ the fellows. The funding can be used to cover costs directly related to the fellow's temporary leave, ensuring the continuity of teaching and administrative responsibilities in the humanities. Key requirements involve maintaining compliance with federal regulations, using appointed humanities experts for replacement roles, and submitting a detailed application via Grants.gov. This funding opportunity represents a commitment to strengthening humanities education at historically significant institutions.
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