Climate Smart Humanities Organizations
ID: 350428Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)

Award Range

$1 - $300K

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/350428

Additional Information

https://www.neh.gov/program/climate-smart-humanities-organizations-0
Timeline
    Description

    The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is offering a grant opportunity titled "Climate Smart Humanities Organizations," aimed at enhancing the resilience of humanities organizations against the impacts of climate change. This initiative requires eligible applicants, including private institutions of higher education, to conduct operational assessments and develop strategic plans that protect cultural and educational assets from climate-related risks. The program emphasizes the importance of climate mitigation and adaptation efforts, with projects expected to produce actionable climate action plans based on thorough assessments of organizational vulnerabilities. Interested applicants can apply for funding ranging from $1 to $300,000, with a total program funding of $2.5 million available for approximately 20 awards. The application deadline is September 18, 2024, and further details can be obtained by contacting the NEH Office of Challenge Programs at challenge@neh.gov or visiting their website at https://www.neh.gov/program/climate-smart-humanities-organizations-0.

    Point(s) of Contact
    challenge@neh.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Climate Smart 2024 NOFO Final.pdf
    Climate.pdf
    The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is offering a new funding opportunity titled "Climate Smart Humanities Organizations" aimed at enhancing the resilience of humanities organizations against climate change. This initiative encourages operational assessments and strategic planning to protect cultural and educational assets threatened by climate risks. Applications are accepted until September 18, 2024, and September 17, 2025, with matching federal funds of up to $300,000 available per project, requiring a 1:1 match from non-federal third-party sources. Eligible applicants include tax-exempt nonprofits, accredited higher education institutions, local and state governments, and federally recognized Native American Tribal governments. Proposals should primarily focus on climate mitigation and adaptation efforts, outlining actionable plans based on thorough assessments of organizational vulnerabilities. Projects may involve individual entities or consortia, and the funding covers project-related assessments and planning but excludes implementation costs like construction or renovations. Key activities include conducting assessments to measure environmental impact, identifying climate-related risks, and developing comprehensive climate action plans. The initiative aligns with NEH’s commitment to addressing major social challenges through the humanities, including climate resilience, and emphasizes collaboration among participants for shared benefits. The anticipated outputs will include detailed strategic plans aimed at long-term sustainability in the humanities sector.
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