Spotlight on Humanities in Higher Education
ID: 356739Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)

Award Range

$1 - $60K

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/356739

Additional Information

https://www.neh.gov/program/spotlight-humanities-higher-education
Timeline
    Description

    The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is forecasting a grant opportunity titled "Spotlight on Humanities in Higher Education," aimed at enhancing the teaching and study of the humanities at colleges and universities with fewer than 10,000 undergraduate students. Eligible applicants include private institutions that fall into specific categories, such as community colleges and minority-serving institutions, with a focus on those where over 40% of students receive Pell grants. The program has an estimated total funding of $1,000,000, with individual awards ranging from $1 to $60,000, and is expected to support approximately 26 projects. Interested institutions can find more information and contact the NEH Division of Education at spotlight@neh.gov, with key deadlines including an estimated synopsis close date of October 7, 2025, and an anticipated award date of April 30, 2026.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Division of Education National Endowment for the Humanities 400 Seventh Street, SW Washington, DC 20506
    (202) 606-2324
    spotlight@neh.gov
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