Opportunity Information: Apply for 20110112 TD
Apply for 20110112 TD
- The National Endowment for the Humanities in the humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Americas Media Makers" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 45.164 Promotion of the HumanitiesPublic Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 21, 2010 and posted on Oct 21, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 12, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 30 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments City or township governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
Americas Media Makers is a discretionary grant program from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), administered through its Division of Public Programs, that funds public-facing media projects grounded in the humanities. The core aim is to support work that explores stories, ideas, and beliefs in ways that help audiences better understand culture, identity, history, and the broader human experience. NEH is looking for projects that do more than present information; they should spark curiosity, invite thoughtful reflection, and encourage dialogue, discussion, and civic engagement. The program also emphasizes learning for audiences of all ages, and it encourages applicants to think beyond a single platform by considering multiple formats for presenting humanities ideas (for example, combining broadcast with digital interactive elements and coordinated public engagement activities).
The opportunity is structured around two grant categories: Development Grants and Production Grants. Development funding is meant for projects that are not yet ready to be produced and distributed, but need time and resources to sharpen both the humanities content and the media approach. In this phase, NEH expects media producers to work closely with scholars to refine the project’s humanities framework and determine the most effective format and storytelling strategy. A strong development grant outcome might include a substantially refined concept and humanities argument, a script, or a design document; for digital media, it can include a prototype of interactive components or an overall prototype along with a detailed outreach and public engagement plan developed with partner organizations. In other words, development support is about getting the intellectual content, narrative structure, and user experience to a mature, production-ready state.
Production funding is intended for projects that are ready to move from planning into completion and distribution. Applicants for production grants must already have substantial materials that demonstrate the project is well formed. For radio or television, this means submitting a script; for digital media, this means providing a prototype or storyboard. NEH expects these materials to show a strong command of the relevant humanities scholarship and to clearly demonstrate how narrative elements, visual style, and (for digital work) interactive design all work together to convey the project’s humanities ideas to the public. Production applicants must also show that they have consulted appropriate scholars and secured their commitment as advisers, and that they have assembled a qualified media team. At minimum, the team should include a producer, director, and writer, and digital projects should also include an interactive designer.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, this is a grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 20110112 TD) with an award ceiling of up to $1,000,000 and no stated award floor. NEH anticipated making about 30 awards. The program falls under CFDA 45.164, Promotion of the Humanities: Public Programs. Notably, there is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed, which can make the program more accessible to organizations that do not have large pools of non-federal funds available.
A wide range of applicants are eligible, reflecting the public humanities focus and the variety of media producers and partners that may be involved. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education institutions); state governments; county governments; city or township governments; special district governments; and federally recognized Native American tribal governments. The original posting date for the opportunity was October 21, 2010, with an application deadline of January 12, 2011 (and an archive date of February 11, 2011). For official program guidance and requirements, NEH provided additional information at http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/amm.htm, and applicants could contact the NEH Division of Public Programs in Washington, DC (publicpgms@neh.gov, 202-606-8269) for assistance.
Americas Media Makers (NEH) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Americas Media Makers grant program?
Americas Media Makers is a discretionary grant program from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), administered through the Division of Public Programs. It funds public-facing media projects that are grounded in the humanities and designed to help broad audiences engage with stories, ideas, and beliefs related to culture, identity, history, and the wider human experience.
What kinds of projects is NEH looking to fund through this program?
NEH is looking for humanities-centered media projects that go beyond simply presenting information. The strongest projects are expected to spark curiosity, invite thoughtful reflection, and encourage dialogue, discussion, and civic engagement. The program also emphasizes learning for audiences of all ages.
Does the program encourage multi-platform projects?
Yes. Applicants are encouraged to think beyond a single platform by considering multiple formats for presenting humanities ideas. The opportunity description specifically mentions combining formats such as broadcast media with digital interactive elements and coordinated public engagement activities.
What are the two grant categories offered under Americas Media Makers?
The opportunity is structured around two categories: Development Grants and Production Grants. Development Grants support projects that are not yet ready to produce and distribute. Production Grants support projects that are ready to move into completion and distribution.
What is the purpose of a Development Grant?
Development funding is intended for projects that need time and resources to sharpen both the humanities content and the media approach before moving into production. NEH expects media producers to work closely with scholars to refine the project’s humanities framework and determine the best format and storytelling strategy.
What are examples of strong outcomes for a Development Grant?
A strong development outcome might include a substantially refined concept and humanities argument, a script, or a design document. For digital media projects, outcomes can include a prototype of interactive components (or an overall prototype) along with a detailed outreach and public engagement plan developed with partner organizations.
What is the purpose of a Production Grant?
Production funding is intended for projects that are ready to move from planning into completion and distribution. Production applicants are expected to already have substantial materials that demonstrate the project is well formed.
What materials are required for Production Grant applicants (based on project type)?
For radio or television projects, production applicants must submit a script. For digital media projects, production applicants must provide a prototype or a storyboard. These materials should show that the project’s narrative elements, visual style, and (for digital work) interactive design work together to convey humanities ideas clearly to the public.
What does NEH expect regarding humanities scholarship and scholarly involvement?
NEH expects submitted materials to show a strong command of relevant humanities scholarship. For Production Grants, applicants must also show they have consulted appropriate scholars and secured those scholars’ commitment to serve as advisers.
What media team roles are expected for Production Grants?
Production applicants are expected to have assembled a qualified media team. At minimum, the team should include a producer, director, and writer. Digital projects should also include an interactive designer.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed for this program is 20110112 TD.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The program falls under CFDA 45.164, Promotion of the Humanities: Public Programs.
How much funding is available per award?
The opportunity lists an award ceiling of up to $1,000,000. No award floor is stated in the provided information.
How many awards did NEH anticipate making?
NEH anticipated making about 30 awards.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed in the provided opportunity information.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include: public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education institutions); state governments; county governments; city or township governments; special district governments; and federally recognized Native American tribal governments.
When was this opportunity posted and what were the key dates?
The original posting date was October 21, 2010. The application deadline was January 12, 2011. The archive date was February 11, 2011.
Where can applicants find official program guidance?
NEH provided additional official information and requirements at: http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/amm.htm
How can someone contact NEH for help with this opportunity?
Applicants could contact the NEH Division of Public Programs in Washington, DC via email at publicpgms@neh.gov or by phone at 202-606-8269.
What is the main goal NEH wants projects to achieve for public audiences?
The core goal is to support humanities-based media that helps audiences better understand culture, identity, history, and the broader human experience, while also encouraging curiosity, reflection, and public dialogue and engagement.
What does NEH emphasize for audience engagement and learning?
The program emphasizes learning for audiences of all ages and encourages applicants to plan for engagement beyond the media product itself, including outreach and public engagement activities, potentially in partnership with other organizations.
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