Awards for Faculty
ID: 353676Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)

Award Range

$10K - $60K

Eligible Applicants

Individuals

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 "Awards for Faculty," aimed at strengthening the humanities at Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, and Tribal Colleges and Universities. This program encourages individual faculty and staff members to pursue scholarly research that benefits humanities scholars, students, and the general public, with awards ranging from $10,000 to $60,000. A total of $1,200,000 is estimated for the program, with approximately 22 awards expected to be granted. Interested applicants can find more information and contact the Division of Research Programs at FacultyAwards@neh.gov or by phone at 202-606-8200. The application period is anticipated to open on January 9, 2025, with a closing date of April 9, 2025, and awards expected to be announced by December 20, 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Division of Research Programs National Endowment for the Humanities 400 Seventh Street, SW Washington, DC 20506
    (202) 606-8200
    FacultyAwards@neh.gov
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