Digital Projects for the Public
ID: 355118Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)

Award Range

$1 - $400K

Eligible Applicants

Private Institutions of Higher Education

Funding Category

Humanities

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is forecasting a grant opportunity titled "Digital Projects for the Public," aimed at supporting projects that interpret and analyze humanities content through digital platforms and formats. Eligible applicants include private institutions of higher education, and the program encourages the development of innovative digital resources such as websites, mobile applications, interactive kiosks, and virtual environments. With an estimated total program funding of $1.5 million and an award ceiling of $400,000, the NEH anticipates making approximately 13 awards. Interested applicants can find more information and contact the Division of Public Programs at publicpgms@neh.gov or by phone at 202-606-8400. Key deadlines include an estimated synopsis post date of March 11, 2025, and a close date of June 11, 2025, with project start dates expected in February 2026.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Division of Public Programs National Endowment for the Humanities 400 Seventh Street, SW Washington, DC 20506
    (202) 606-8400
    publicpgms@neh.gov
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