Opportunity Information: Apply for 20130612 TW
Apply for 20130612 TW
- The National Endowment for the Humanities in the humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Bridging Cultures through Film International Topics" 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 Mar 22, 2013 and posted on Mar 22, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 12, 2013. (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 $800,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: City or township governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Special district governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
Bridging Cultures through Film: International Topics is a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grant program designed to support the production of documentary films that deal with international and transnational subjects grounded in the humanities. The core aim is to encourage American audiences to engage more seriously with the wider world by exploring histories, cultures, ideas, and experiences outside the United States. NEH is looking for projects that do more than present travelogue-style impressions or purely journalistic coverage; the proposed documentaries are expected to be analytical in approach and clearly shaped by humanities scholarship, meaning the film should draw on credible research and interpretive perspectives from fields like history, literature, religious studies, philosophy/ethics, cultural studies, and related disciplines.
The program emphasizes strong storytelling, but it also stresses intellectual depth. NEH specifically encourages innovative nonfiction formats and creative presentation, as long as the work remains firmly rooted in humanities-based interpretation. A key expectation is that the film will present multiple points of view, helping audiences understand complexity rather than pushing a single simplistic narrative. Eligible film lengths range from about 30 minutes to feature-length, so the program can accommodate both broadcast-length documentaries and longer standalone features.
In terms of subject matter, NEH invites a wide range of international and cross-border themes. Examples include examining major issues in ethics, religion, literature, or history through an international lens; exploring topics that cross national boundaries or cannot be contained within a single nation-state; creating a biography of a significant foreign leader, writer, artist, or historical figure; or investigating the history and culture of a particular region, country, or community outside the United States. The unifying thread across these examples is that the documentary should help American audiences better understand global contexts and cultural differences through careful interpretation, not just description.
This opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 20130612-TW) was offered as a discretionary grant under CFDA 45.164, Promotion of the Humanities: Public Programs, with no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The maximum award amount listed is up to $800,000, with no stated minimum award floor. A broad set of applicants are eligible, including nonprofit organizations (both 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) nonprofits), public and private institutions of higher education, and various levels of government such as state, county, city/township, special district, and federally recognized tribal governments.
Key dates for the posted announcement indicate it was originally posted on March 22, 2013, with an application deadline of June 12, 2013, and an archive date of July 12, 2013. For official guidance and application details, NEH directed applicants to its Division of Public Programs, with contact available by phone at 202-606-8269 or email at publicpgms@neh.gov, and an additional information link hosted on the NEH website.
FAQs: Bridging Cultures through Film: International Topics (NEH)
What is the "Bridging Cultures through Film: International Topics" grant?
It is a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) discretionary grant program that supports the production of documentary films focused on international and transnational subjects grounded in the humanities. The goal is to help American audiences engage more seriously with the wider world through humanities-based interpretation of histories, cultures, ideas, and experiences outside the United States.
What is the primary aim of this program?
The core aim is to encourage American audiences to engage with global contexts and cultural differences by exploring subjects outside the United States in a way that is analytical and informed by humanities scholarship.
What kinds of films does NEH want to fund through this opportunity?
NEH is looking for documentary films that go beyond travelogue-style impressions or purely journalistic coverage. Projects are expected to be interpretive and analytical, shaped by humanities scholarship and credible research.
What does it mean that the film must be "grounded in the humanities"?
It means the documentary should draw on credible research and interpretive perspectives from humanities disciplines such as history, literature, religious studies, philosophy/ethics, cultural studies, and related fields. The film should not only describe events or places, but interpret them using humanities-based frameworks.
Does the program prioritize storytelling or scholarship?
Both. The program emphasizes strong storytelling while also stressing intellectual depth and humanities-based interpretation.
Are innovative or creative nonfiction formats allowed?
Yes. NEH specifically encourages innovative nonfiction formats and creative presentation, as long as the work remains firmly rooted in humanities-based interpretation.
Does NEH expect the film to include multiple viewpoints?
Yes. A key expectation is that the documentary will present multiple points of view to help audiences understand complexity rather than pushing a single simplistic narrative.
What film lengths are eligible?
Eligible film lengths range from about 30 minutes to feature-length. This allows for both broadcast-length documentaries and longer standalone feature documentaries.
What types of subjects are a good fit for "International Topics"?
NEH invites a wide range of international and cross-border themes. Examples include examining major issues in ethics, religion, literature, or history through an international lens; exploring topics that cross national boundaries or cannot be contained within a single nation-state; creating a biography of a significant foreign leader, writer, artist, or historical figure; or investigating the history and culture of a particular region, country, or community outside the United States.
Does the topic need to be outside the United States?
The program is designed to explore histories, cultures, ideas, and experiences outside the United States, with an emphasis on helping American audiences understand the wider world.
What approach is discouraged for proposed documentaries?
Projects that primarily present travelogue-style impressions or purely journalistic coverage are discouraged. The program expects an analytical approach shaped by humanities scholarship.
What is the funding opportunity number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 20130612-TW.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity was offered under CFDA 45.164, Promotion of the Humanities: Public Programs.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What is the maximum award amount?
The maximum award amount listed is up to $800,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award floor is stated in the provided information.
Who is eligible to apply?
A broad set of applicants are eligible, including nonprofit organizations (both 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) nonprofits), public and private institutions of higher education, and government entities such as state, county, city/township, special district, and federally recognized tribal governments.
When was this opportunity posted?
The announcement was originally posted on March 22, 2013.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline listed was June 12, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed was July 12, 2013.
Where can applicants get official guidance and application details?
NEH directed applicants to its Division of Public Programs for official guidance and application details, with an additional information link hosted on the NEH website.
How do I contact NEH about this program?
You can contact the NEH Division of Public Programs by phone at 202-606-8269 or by email at publicpgms@neh.gov.
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