State and Impact of the Humanities
ID: 358323Type: Posted
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/358323

Additional Information

https://www.neh.gov/program/state-and-impact-humanities
Timeline
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Not available
  2. 2
    Forecast Due Not available
  3. 3
    Posted Jan 17, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  4. 4
    Due Apr 16, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
Description

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is offering a grant opportunity titled "State and Impact of the Humanities," aimed at funding data-driven research that assesses the state, impact, and value of the humanities in the United States. This program encourages research proposals that may utilize quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methodologies and require active participation from individuals working in the humanities. With an estimated total program funding of approximately $600,000, the NEH plans to award between 4 to 8 grants, with individual awards ranging from $75,000 for up to 12 months to $150,000 for up to 24 months. Interested applicants, including private institutions of higher education and other eligible entities, must submit their proposals by April 16, 2025, and can find additional information and application guidelines at the NEH website or contact the Office of Data and Evaluation at odeprograms@neh.gov.

Point(s) of Contact
odeprograms@neh.gov
Files
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Jan 19, 2025, 12:05 PM UTC
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is announcing a funding opportunity titled "State and Impact of the Humanities" under the assistance listing number 45.159, with proposals due by April 16, 2025. This program is designed to fund data-based research assessing the state, impact, and value of the humanities in the U.S., with awards ranging from $75,000 (Level 1) for up to 12 months to $150,000 (Level 2) for up to 24 months, and a total of approximately $600,000 available for 4-8 grants in FY 2026. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, accredited educational institutions, state/local governments, and federally recognized Native American tribes. The research may cover various aspects, such as humanities education, public engagement, and preservation initiatives, employing both quantitative and qualitative methodologies. NEH emphasizes collaboration and requires an active participant in the humanities on each project team. Detailed application guidelines, including formats and components, emphasize strict adherence to submission requirements, including the necessity of SAM.gov and Grants.gov registrations. This funding aims to support innovative research that can influence policy, education, and public perception of the humanities.
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