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- The National Endowment for the Humanities in the humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Digital Humanities Implementation Grants" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 45.169 Promotion of the HumanitiesOffice of Digital Humanities.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 9, 2014 and posted on Dec 9, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 18, 2015. (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 $325,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Private institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Digital Humanities Implementation Grants program supports the next stage of strong digital humanities projects that have already moved beyond early experimentation. It is aimed at teams that have completed a successful start-up or prototype phase, can show that their approach has real value to the field, and are now ready to implement, expand, and deliver a more fully developed project with the potential for major impact. While NEH start-up grants tend to emphasize testing ideas, basic research, prototyping, and proof-of-concept experimentation, this opportunity is focused on execution: building out a mature version of a digital humanities initiative that is prepared to reach users, demonstrate sustained usefulness, and contribute lasting infrastructure, tools, resources, or scholarship.
The program welcomes proposals across any area of the humanities, as long as the digital component is central and the work is positioned to advance humanities inquiry or practice. NEH highlights a wide range of project types it will consider. These include implementing computational methods or techniques for humanities research; implementing new digital tools that can be used in research, public humanities programming, classrooms, or other educational settings; and completing and securing the long-term sustainability of existing digital resources, often in partnership with libraries or archives. It also supports research and scholarship about digital humanities itself, such as studies that introduce new approaches or document best practices, as well as scholarship examining the history, criticism, or philosophy of digital culture and its effects on society. In addition, the program is open to work that analyzes the philosophical or practical implications of emerging technologies in specific humanities disciplines or interdisciplinary collaborations, and to projects that implement new forms of digital scholarly communication, especially those that improve peer review, enable collaboration, or broaden dissemination of humanities scholarship to varied audiences.
A key theme is audience and use. NEH explicitly notes that implementation projects may serve multiple communities at once, including scholars, teachers, librarians, and the general public. Competitive proposals, by the nature of this program, are expected to be past the stage of simply exploring what might be possible; they should be ready to deliver something that people can actually use, learn from, or build on, and that will meaningfully shape digital humanities work going forward. Prior recipients of NEH Digital Humanities Start Up Grants are encouraged to apply, reflecting the program's role as a pathway from promising prototype to field-ready, sustainable implementation.
From the funding details provided, this is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by NEH's Office of Digital Humanities under CFDA 45.169 (Promotion of the Humanities). Awards range from $100,000 to $325,000, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed. Eligible applicants include a broad mix of public and nonprofit entities and higher education institutions, including state, county, city/township, and special district governments; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; and nonprofits (including those with 501(c)(3) status and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education). The opportunity referenced was posted December 9, 2014, with a closing date of February 18, 2015, and applicants were directed to NEH program information online and to contact the Office of Digital Humanities at odh@neh.gov for questions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): NEH Digital Humanities Implementation Grants
What is the NEH Digital Humanities Implementation Grants program?
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Digital Humanities Implementation Grants program supports the next stage of strong digital humanities projects that have moved beyond early experimentation. It is designed for teams that have already completed a successful start-up or prototype phase and are now ready to implement, expand, and deliver a more fully developed project with the potential for major impact.
How is this different from an NEH Digital Humanities Start-Up Grant?
NEH start-up grants tend to emphasize testing ideas, basic research, prototyping, and proof-of-concept experimentation. This implementation opportunity is focused on execution: building out a mature version of a digital humanities initiative that is prepared to reach users, demonstrate sustained usefulness, and contribute lasting infrastructure, tools, resources, or scholarship.
Who is this grant intended for?
This program is aimed at project teams that can show their approach has real value to the field and are ready to move from a successful prototype/start-up phase to a fuller implementation that can reach users and have sustained impact.
Do you have to be a prior NEH Start-Up Grant recipient to apply?
No. The program notes that prior recipients of NEH Digital Humanities Start-Up Grants are encouraged to apply, but the opportunity is not described as limited only to those prior recipients.
What kinds of projects does NEH consider under this program?
NEH indicates it will consider a wide range of digital humanities implementation projects, as long as the digital component is central and the work is positioned to advance humanities inquiry or practice. Examples listed include implementing computational methods for humanities research; implementing new digital tools for research, public humanities programming, classrooms, or other educational settings; and completing and securing the long-term sustainability of existing digital resources (often in partnership with libraries or archives).
Does the program support research about digital humanities as a field?
Yes. The program supports research and scholarship about digital humanities itself, including studies that introduce new approaches or document best practices, as well as scholarship examining the history, criticism, or philosophy of digital culture and its effects on society.
Are projects about emerging technologies eligible?
Yes. NEH states the program is open to work analyzing the philosophical or practical implications of emerging technologies in specific humanities disciplines or interdisciplinary collaborations.
Can projects focused on digital scholarly communication be funded?
Yes. NEH includes projects that implement new forms of digital scholarly communication, especially those that improve peer review, enable collaboration, or broaden dissemination of humanities scholarship to varied audiences.
Is the grant limited to certain humanities topics or disciplines?
No specific humanities topic limitations are listed. NEH welcomes proposals across any area of the humanities, as long as the digital component is central and the work is positioned to advance humanities inquiry or practice.
How important is the audience for an implementation project?
Audience and use are described as key themes. NEH notes that implementation projects may serve multiple communities, including scholars, teachers, librarians, and the general public. Competitive proposals are expected to be beyond exploring what might be possible and instead be ready to deliver something people can actually use, learn from, or build on.
What stage of development should a project be in to fit this opportunity?
The project should be past early experimentation and proof-of-concept work. NEH frames this program as supporting projects that have already demonstrated value and are now ready for implementation, expansion, and delivery of a more fully developed, field-ready initiative.
What is the funding amount for this grant?
Awards range from $100,000 to $325,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is listed in the provided details.
What type of grant is this?
This is described as a discretionary grant opportunity administered by NEH's Office of Digital Humanities.
Which NEH office administers this program?
The opportunity is administered by NEH's Office of Digital Humanities.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA listing provided is 45.169 (Promotion of the Humanities).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include a broad mix of public and nonprofit entities and higher education institutions. The listed eligible categories include:
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
Can libraries and archives be involved?
Yes. NEH specifically mentions completing and securing the long-term sustainability of existing digital resources, often in partnership with libraries or archives.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity referenced was posted on December 9, 2014, and had a closing date of February 18, 2015.
Where were applicants directed for program information?
Applicants were directed to NEH program information online (as referenced in the opportunity description).
Who can be contacted with questions about the program?
Questions were directed to the NEH Office of Digital Humanities via email at odh@neh.gov.
What does NEH emphasize as the expected outcome of an implementation grant?
NEH emphasizes execution and delivery: a mature digital humanities initiative that is ready to reach users, demonstrate sustained usefulness, and contribute lasting infrastructure, tools, resources, or scholarship with the potential to meaningfully shape digital humanities work going forward.
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