Opportunity Information: Apply for 20150610 MD
Apply for 20150610 MD
- The National Endowment for the Humanities in the humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Digital Projects for the Public" 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 Apr 9, 2015 and posted on Apr 9, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 10, 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 $400,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments City or township governments 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 County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
Digital Projects for the Public is a discretionary grant opportunity from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) designed to fund digital humanities projects that clearly and measurably deepen public engagement with humanities content. The central goal is not simply to digitize materials, but to use digital platforms to interpret humanities topics in compelling ways for broad audiences across the United States. Supported formats can include public-facing websites, mobile applications and location-based tours, interactive touch screens and kiosks installed in public spaces, digital games, and immersive or virtual environments, as long as the work is intended to bring humanities ideas, stories, and context to life for non-specialist audiences.
The program is structured around three tiers that match where a project is in its lifecycle. Discovery grants support early-stage planning and exploration, such as shaping the interpretive approach, identifying audiences, testing initial concepts, conducting needs assessments, assembling partnerships, and creating a solid plan for what will be built and why it matters. Prototyping grants support proof-of-concept development, where teams move beyond planning to build and test a working model or pilot experience, validate core design assumptions, refine content strategy, and demonstrate that the proposed digital approach is feasible and engaging. Production grants support late-stage development, final production, and distribution, helping teams complete a polished, public-ready digital product, carry out release and outreach plans, and deliver a stable experience that can reach users at scale. Applicants are expected to request support that matches their project stage and to propose either an exclusively digital project or a clearly defined digital component within a larger initiative.
Funding ranges from a minimum award floor of $1 up to a maximum award ceiling of $400,000, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed for this opportunity. The CFDA program number associated with this competition is 45.164 (Promotion of the Humanities - Public Programs), and the activity category is Humanities (with reference to Cultural Affairs in CFDA). The funding opportunity number is 20150610-MD, and the opportunity title is Digital Projects for the Public.
A wide set of applicants are eligible, reflecting the program's public-facing mission. Eligible applicants 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; nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education); and nonprofits that do not have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS (other than institutions of higher education). In practice, this means universities, museums, libraries, cultural organizations, and many public entities can compete, provided the proposed work is grounded in humanities interpretation and built for public audiences through digital means.
Key dates for this specific posting show it was posted and created on April 9, 2015, with an original and current closing date of June 10, 2015. Additional details and the full announcement were made available through NEH at http://www.neh.gov/grants/public/digital projects the public. For access issues or questions, the contact point listed is the NEH Division of Public Programs, 400 Seventh Street, S.W., Washington, DC 20506, phone 202-606-8269, email publicpgms@neh.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): NEH Digital Projects for the Public
What is the Digital Projects for the Public grant?
Digital Projects for the Public is a discretionary grant opportunity from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) that supports digital humanities projects designed to clearly and measurably deepen public engagement with humanities content for broad audiences across the United States.
What is the main goal of this NEH program?
The central goal is not simply to digitize materials. The focus is on using digital platforms to interpret humanities topics in compelling ways for non-specialist audiences, bringing humanities ideas, stories, and context to life through public-facing digital experiences.
What kinds of digital projects or formats can be supported?
Supported formats can include public-facing websites, mobile applications and location-based tours, interactive touch screens and kiosks installed in public spaces, digital games, and immersive or virtual environments, as long as the project is intended to engage broad public audiences with humanities interpretation.
Does the program fund projects that only digitize collections or materials?
The opportunity description emphasizes that the goal is not simply digitization. Projects should use digital platforms to interpret humanities content for the public in meaningful ways, rather than focusing only on converting materials into digital form.
Is this grant for exclusively digital projects, or can it support a digital component within a larger initiative?
Applicants are expected to propose either an exclusively digital project or a clearly defined digital component within a larger initiative. The proposed digital work should be grounded in humanities interpretation and designed for public audiences.
How is the program structured?
The program is structured around three tiers that align with where a project is in its lifecycle: Discovery, Prototyping, and Production. Applicants are expected to request support that matches their project stage.
What is a Discovery grant intended to support?
Discovery grants support early-stage planning and exploration. Examples listed include shaping the interpretive approach, identifying audiences, testing initial concepts, conducting needs assessments, assembling partnerships, and creating a solid plan for what will be built and why it matters.
What is a Prototyping grant intended to support?
Prototyping grants support proof-of-concept development. This includes building and testing a working model or pilot experience, validating core design assumptions, refining content strategy, and demonstrating that the proposed digital approach is feasible and engaging.
What is a Production grant intended to support?
Production grants support late-stage development, final production, and distribution. The description notes that Production awards help teams complete a polished, public-ready digital product, carry out release and outreach plans, and deliver a stable experience that can reach users at scale.
How much funding is available through this opportunity?
Funding ranges from a minimum award floor of $1 to a maximum award ceiling of $400,000.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is listed for this opportunity.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants 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; nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education); and nonprofits that do not have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS (other than institutions of higher education).
What types of organizations does that eligibility typically include in practice?
The description notes that, in practice, universities, museums, libraries, cultural organizations, and many public entities can compete, provided the proposed work is grounded in humanities interpretation and built for public audiences through digital means.
What is the CFDA program number for this competition?
The CFDA program number associated with this competition is 45.164 (Promotion of the Humanities - Public Programs).
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Humanities, with reference to Cultural Affairs in CFDA.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is 20150610-MD.
What is the official opportunity title?
The opportunity title is Digital Projects for the Public.
When was this opportunity posted, and what was the closing date listed?
Key dates for this specific posting show it was posted and created on April 9, 2015, with an original and current closing date of June 10, 2015.
Where can applicants find the full announcement or more details?
Additional details and the full announcement were made available through NEH at: http://www.neh.gov/grants/public/digital projects the public
Who is the contact for access issues or questions about the opportunity?
The contact point listed is the NEH Division of Public Programs, 400 Seventh Street, S.W., Washington, DC 20506. Phone: 202-606-8269. Email: publicpgms@neh.gov.
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