Spotlight on Humanities in Higher Education
ID: 350805Type: Posted
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/350805

Additional Information

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

    The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is offering a grant opportunity titled "Spotlight on Humanities in Higher Education," aimed at enhancing access to humanities education for students from underserved populations. This program invites applications from private institutions of higher education with fewer than 10,000 undergraduate students, including community colleges, minority-serving institutions, and rural colleges, to support small projects that improve the teaching and study of the humanities. With an estimated total program funding of $1 million, the NEH plans to award approximately 26 grants, with individual awards ranging from $1 to $60,000, depending on the project type. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by October 1, 2024, and can find additional information and resources at the NEH's program webpage or contact the Division of Education at spotlight@neh.gov for further inquiries.

    Point(s) of Contact
    spotlight@neh.gov
    Files
    Title
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    Spotlight
    Spotlight.pdf
    The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Education Programs is offering funding through the Spotlight on Humanities in Higher Education program, aimed at enhancing access to humanities education for students from underserved populations. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, accredited higher education institutions with fewer than 10,000 undergraduates, and government entities. Grants of up to $30,000 for Exploratory projects and $60,000 for Development projects will be awarded, totaling approximately $1 million for an estimated 25 recipients. The projects should focus on creating new humanities courses, expanding curricula, or fostering partnerships that enrich humanities teaching. The application deadline is October 1, 2024, with anticipated announcements in April 2025. The filing process requires registration with SAM.gov and Grants.gov, and a narrative detailing the project's goals, participants, and anticipated outcomes is necessary. Additional resources, including pre-application webinars and a program resource page, are available to assist applicants. This funding opportunity reflects NEH's commitment to promoting humanities education within diverse and underserved communities.
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