Opportunity Information: Apply for 20091006 HD
Apply for 20091006 HD
- The National Endowment for the Humanities in the humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Digital Humanities Start Up 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 Jul 15, 2009 and posted on Jul 15, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 6, 2009. (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 $50,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments City or township governments Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Digital Humanities Start Up Grants program is a discretionary federal grant opportunity meant to spark new, genuinely innovative work in the digital humanities by funding the earliest stages of project development. The central idea is to provide relatively small awards that help teams plan, test, and prototype ideas that could later grow into larger, field-shaping digital initiatives. NEH is looking for projects that can benefit humanities research, teaching, preservation, public programming, or scholarly communication, but the emphasis is on getting new concepts off the ground rather than supporting fully mature, long-running efforts.
Projects are expected to focus on planning or initial development, and the program welcomes proposals across any humanities area, as long as the work is grounded in humanities questions and audiences. NEH highlights several kinds of activities that fit especially well: research that introduces new approaches or documents best practices in digital humanities work; planning and prototyping of new digital tools that preserve, analyze, or improve access to digital resources (including digital assets held by libraries and museums); scholarship that explores the philosophical implications and broader impact of emerging technologies; creative uses of technology for public programming and education that combine traditional and newer media; and new digital publication models that expand how humanities scholarship is shared in both advanced academic contexts and in formal or informal educational settings at all levels.
Innovation is not optional in this program. Every proposal has to make the case that it is attempting an approach, method, tool, or idea that has not been used before in the humanities, and NEH explicitly frames these awards as similar to a high risk/high reward model more commonly associated with science funding. In other words, applicants are encouraged to take thoughtful risks, experiment, and push beyond established digital humanities routines, as long as the project is well-conceived and aimed at excellence.
From an administrative standpoint, this opportunity was issued under Funding Opportunity Number 20091006 HD, with CFDA number 45.169 (Promotion of the Humanities) through NEH's Office of Digital Humanities. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The award ceiling is $50,000, with no stated award floor. Eligible applicants include a wide range of organizations and governmental entities: 501(c)(3) nonprofits (other than institutions of higher education), private and public institutions of higher education, state governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, special district governments, and city or township governments. The opportunity was posted July 15, 2009, with an application deadline of October 6, 2009 (and an archive date of November 5, 2009). For more details, NEH provided an information link to its program guidelines page and listed the Office of Digital Humanities staff as the main contact via odh@neh.gov, with the option to request a phone call by emailing a preferred time and phone number.
NEH Digital Humanities Start Up Grants (FON 20091006 HD) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NEH Digital Humanities Start Up Grants program?
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Digital Humanities Start Up Grants program is a discretionary federal grant opportunity designed to spark new, genuinely innovative work in the digital humanities by funding the earliest stages of project development.
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The central purpose is to provide relatively small awards that help teams plan, test, and prototype new ideas that could later grow into larger, field-shaping digital humanities initiatives.
What kinds of project stages does NEH want to fund?
NEH expects proposed work to focus on planning or initial development, rather than supporting fully mature or long-running efforts.
Is this program meant to support established, ongoing digital projects?
No. The emphasis is on getting new concepts off the ground and supporting early-stage planning, testing, and prototyping, not sustaining fully developed or long-running projects.
What areas of the humanities are eligible?
Proposals are welcome across any humanities area, as long as the work is grounded in humanities questions and is intended for humanities audiences.
What kinds of outcomes or benefits should projects aim for?
NEH is looking for projects that can benefit humanities research, teaching, preservation, public programming, or scholarly communication, with a focus on early-stage development work.
What types of activities does NEH highlight as especially good fits?
NEH highlights several activities that fit especially well, including:
- Research that introduces new approaches or documents best practices in digital humanities work
- Planning and prototyping of new digital tools that preserve, analyze, or improve access to digital resources (including digital assets held by libraries and museums)
- Scholarship that explores the philosophical implications and broader impact of emerging technologies
- Creative uses of technology for public programming and education that combine traditional and newer media
- New digital publication models that expand how humanities scholarship is shared in advanced academic contexts and in formal or informal educational settings at all levels
How important is innovation for this opportunity?
Innovation is required. Every proposal must make the case that it is attempting an approach, method, tool, or idea that has not been used before in the humanities.
Does NEH encourage risk-taking in proposals?
Yes. NEH frames these awards as similar to a high risk/high reward model. Applicants are encouraged to take thoughtful risks, experiment, and push beyond established digital humanities routines, as long as the project is well-conceived and aimed at excellence.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 20091006 HD.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA number listed is 45.169 (Promotion of the Humanities).
Which NEH office administers this opportunity?
This opportunity is administered through NEH's Office of Digital Humanities.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $50,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No award floor is stated in the opportunity information provided.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include:
- 501(c)(3) nonprofits (other than institutions of higher education)
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public institutions of higher education
- State governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Special district governments
- City or township governments
Can institutions of higher education apply?
Yes. Both private and public institutions of higher education are listed as eligible applicants.
Can government entities apply?
Yes. State governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, special district governments, and city or township governments are listed as eligible.
Can nonprofits apply?
Yes. 501(c)(3) nonprofits (other than institutions of higher education) are listed as eligible applicants.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 15, 2009.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was October 6, 2009.
What does the archive date mean for this opportunity?
The opportunity information lists an archive date of November 5, 2009, indicating the record was archived after the application period.
Where can applicants find more detailed program guidelines?
NEH provided an information link to its program guidelines page for additional details.
Who should applicants contact with questions?
The main contact is NEH's Office of Digital Humanities staff via email at odh@neh.gov.
How can someone request a phone call from NEH staff?
NEH indicates that you can request a phone call by emailing a preferred time and a phone number to odh@neh.gov.
What kinds of institutions and collections are mentioned as relevant to tool development?
The opportunity specifically mentions digital assets held by libraries and museums as examples of resources that new digital tools might preserve, analyze, or make more accessible.
Does NEH restrict projects to research-only work?
No. The opportunity includes a broad set of eligible activity types, including research, tool prototyping, scholarship about emerging technologies, public programming and education, and new digital publication models.
Is the program limited to academic audiences?
No. NEH notes possibilities ranging from advanced academic contexts to formal or informal educational settings at all levels, and it also highlights public programming and education.
What is the overarching expectation for proposal quality?
NEH encourages experimentation and thoughtful risk-taking, but emphasizes that projects should be well-conceived and aimed at excellence.
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