Research and Development
ID: 354837Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)

Award Range

$1 - $350K

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/354837

Additional Information

https://www.neh.gov/grants/preservation/research-and-development
Timeline
    Description

    The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is forecasting a grant opportunity titled "Research and Development," aimed at supporting projects that tackle significant challenges in preserving or providing access to humanities collections and resources. This program offers two funding tiers to accommodate projects at various stages of development and implementation, specifically targeting private institutions of higher education as eligible applicants. With an estimated total program funding of $1.5 million and an award ceiling of $350,000, the NEH anticipates making approximately eight awards, with the application period expected to open in February 2025 and close in May 2025. Interested parties can reach out to the Division of Preservation & Access at NEH via email at preservation@neh.gov or by phone at 202-606-8570 for further details.

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