Cultural and Community Resilience
ID: 354840Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)

Award Range

$1 - $150K

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/354840

Additional Information

https://www.neh.gov/program/cultural-and-community-resilience
Timeline
    Description

    The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is forecasting a grant opportunity titled "Cultural and Community Resilience," aimed at supporting community-based initiatives that address the impacts of climate change and COVID-19 by safeguarding cultural resources and fostering resilience. Eligible applicants include private institutions of higher education, with a focus on projects from disadvantaged communities in the United States, encouraging inclusive methodologies for identifying and documenting cultural heritage. The program has an estimated total funding of $2.5 million, with individual awards ranging from $1 to $150,000, and is expected to fund approximately 20 projects. Interested applicants can find more information and contact the Division of Preservation and Access at NEH via email at preservation@neh.gov or by phone at 202-606-8570. Key deadlines include an estimated synopsis post date on February 20, 2025, and a close date on May 20, 2025, with awards anticipated by December 31, 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Division of Preservation and Access National Endowment for the Humanities 400 Seventh Street, SW Washington, DC 20506
    (202) 606-8570
    preservation@neh.gov
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