Opportunity Information: Apply for 20130912 HD
Apply for 20130912 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 May 31, 2013 and posted on May 31, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 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 $60,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Special district governments County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), through its Office of Digital Humanities, offered the Digital Humanities Start Up Grants program to provide relatively small awards that help applicants move an idea from concept to a well-planned, testable direction. The core purpose of the program is to fund the planning and early exploratory phase of digital humanities projects, especially work that is not yet ready for full-scale implementation but shows strong promise to benefit humanities research, teaching, preservation, access, or public engagement. The emphasis is on getting projects to the point where they have clear plans, working prototypes, or credible proofs of concept that can support longer-term development later.
The opportunity is designed for digital initiatives in any area of the humanities and is intentionally broad in scope. NEH highlights several kinds of activities that fit well: research that introduces new approaches or documents best practices in digital humanities work; planning and prototype development for digital tools that preserve, analyze, or increase access to digital resources (including digital assets held by libraries and museums); and scholarship that examines digital culture itself, including its history, criticism, and philosophy and how it affects society. It also welcomes studies that dig into the practical or philosophical implications of emerging technologies within specific humanities fields, or in interdisciplinary collaborations that combine multiple disciplines. Beyond academic research, the program encourages innovative uses of technology for public programming and education across traditional and new media, as well as experimentation with new digital publication models that broaden the reach and impact of humanities scholarship for both advanced academic audiences and K-12, informal, or other educational settings.
A defining feature of this grant category is its explicit preference for innovation, including projects that involve calculated risk. NEH frames the program in a high risk/high reward way that is more commonly associated with science funding, signaling that proposals do not need to be fully proven or already scaled to be competitive, as long as they are thoughtfully designed, intellectually grounded in the humanities, and aimed at meaningful advances. In practical terms, the expected outcome is not a finished platform or a fully deployed product; instead, grantees should deliver strong planning documents, tested prototypes, or demonstrated feasibility that positions the project for a later implementation stage.
Administratively, this was a discretionary grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 20130912-HD) under CFDA 45.169 (Promotion of the Humanities). The maximum award amount listed was $60,000, with no stated minimum award floor, and there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The program was posted May 31, 2013, with an application deadline of September 12, 2013 (and an archive date of October 12, 2013). Eligible applicants included a wide range of organizations, such as public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including those with 501(c)(3) status and certain nonprofits without it, other than institutions of higher education), and various government entities at the city/township, county, special district, and state levels, as well as federally recognized Native American tribal governments. For applicant support and program questions, NEH directed inquiries to the Office of Digital Humanities staff via odh@neh.gov, with the option to request a phone call by email.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the NEH Digital Humanities Start Up Grants program?
The Digital Humanities Start Up Grants program, offered by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) through its Office of Digital Humanities, provides relatively small awards to help applicants move an idea from concept to a well-planned, testable direction. It is intended to support the planning and early exploratory phase of digital humanities projects.
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The core purpose is to fund planning and early exploratory work for digital humanities projects that are not yet ready for full-scale implementation, but that show strong promise to benefit humanities research, teaching, preservation, access, or public engagement.
What kinds of outcomes does NEH expect from a Start Up Grant?
The expected outcomes are strong planning documents, working prototypes, or credible proofs of concept that demonstrate feasibility and position a project for longer-term development later. The program is not aimed at producing a finished platform or a fully deployed product at this stage.
Is this program only for certain humanities fields or topics?
No. The opportunity is intentionally broad and is designed for digital initiatives in any area of the humanities.
What types of activities are a strong fit for this program?
NEH highlights several activities that fit well, including: research that introduces new approaches or documents best practices in digital humanities work; planning and prototype development for digital tools that preserve, analyze, or increase access to digital resources (including digital assets held by libraries and museums); and scholarship that examines digital culture itself, including its history, criticism, and philosophy and how it affects society.
Does the program support projects related to emerging technologies?
Yes. The program welcomes studies that explore the practical or philosophical implications of emerging technologies within specific humanities fields, as well as interdisciplinary collaborations that combine multiple disciplines.
Can the grant support public programming and education projects?
Yes. Beyond academic research, the program encourages innovative uses of technology for public programming and education across traditional and new media, including projects intended for K-12, informal, or other educational settings.
Does NEH support experimentation with new digital publication models under this program?
Yes. The program encourages experimentation with new digital publication models that broaden the reach and impact of humanities scholarship for both advanced academic audiences and educational or public audiences.
How does NEH describe the level of risk or innovation it wants to see?
A defining feature of this grant category is an explicit preference for innovation, including projects that involve calculated risk. NEH frames the program in a high risk/high reward way, indicating proposals do not need to be fully proven or already scaled to be competitive, as long as they are thoughtfully designed, intellectually grounded in the humanities, and aimed at meaningful advances.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity.
What is the maximum award amount?
The maximum award amount listed was $60,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award floor was stated.
What was the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number was 20130912-HD.
What CFDA program is this associated with?
This opportunity was listed under CFDA 45.169 (Promotion of the Humanities).
What type of grant opportunity was this?
This was a discretionary grant opportunity.
When was the opportunity posted and when was the deadline?
The program was posted on May 31, 2013. The application deadline was September 12, 2013. An archive date of October 12, 2013 was also listed.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (including those with 501(c)(3) status and certain nonprofits without it, other than institutions of higher education); government entities at the city/township, county, special district, and state levels; and federally recognized Native American tribal governments.
Can libraries and museums be involved in supported projects?
Yes. NEH specifically notes that planning and prototype development for tools that preserve, analyze, or increase access to digital resources can include digital assets held by libraries and museums.
What should applicants do if they have questions or need support?
NEH directed inquiries to the Office of Digital Humanities staff via email at odh@neh.gov, with the option to request a phone call by email.
Which NEH office administered this program?
The program was offered through NEH's Office of Digital Humanities.
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