Opportunity Information: Apply for 20110817 RA
Apply for 20110817 RA
- The National Endowment for the Humanities in the humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Grants for Fellowship Programs at Independent Research Institutions" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 45.161 Promotion of the HumanitiesResearch.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 11, 2011 and posted on May 11, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 17, 2011. (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 $500,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: City or township governments Private institutions of higher education Special district governments County governments State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) offers Grants for Fellowship Programs at Independent Research Institutions (FPIRI) to help independent research organizations run humanities fellowship programs. The core idea is to fund institutions that can host scholars for sustained, full-time research periods, especially when those scholars need access to specialized collections, archives, libraries, or other resources they may not have at their home universities. Rather than funding individual fellows directly through NEH under this program, NEH funds the institutions that administer fellowship programs, and individual scholars apply to those host institutions for the fellowships.
FPIRI is designed for institutions devoted to advanced study and humanities research. Eligible host programs can be administered by independent centers for advanced study, libraries, and museums in the United States, as well as American overseas research centers and U.S.-based organizations with demonstrated expertise in promoting research on foreign cultures. When NEH evaluates proposals from U.S.-located institutions, it gives priority to programs that can clearly offer fellows strong research resources, particularly notable library holdings, archives, and special collections that are either on-site or readily accessible nearby. For American overseas research centers, NEH looks for a clear explanation of why the center's location provides a distinct advantage to NEH fellows, such as unique access to regional archives, cultural sites, language environments, or other locally grounded research assets.
The grants support humanities fellowships lasting from four to twelve months. Fellowship tenure must be full-time and continuous, meaning fellows are expected to devote themselves to the research project without breaks in the award period and without treating the fellowship as a part-time appointment. Grant funds can be used primarily for fellowship stipends and also for a portion of the administrative costs associated with selecting fellows (for example, review and selection processes). A key restriction is that indirect costs are not allowed under this program, so institutions cannot charge overhead or facilities and administrative (F&A) costs to the award.
From an administrative standpoint, this opportunity is a discretionary grant in the humanities under CFDA 45.161 (Promotion of the Humanities - Research). The published information lists an award ceiling of $500,000 and no stated award floor. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The eligible applicant categories are broad and include nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education institutions), private and public institutions of higher education, and various levels of government entities (city/township, county, special district, state), as well as federally recognized Native American tribal governments. Even though many types of entities may be eligible to apply, the program is specifically meant to support fellowship programs housed in independent research institutions and related organizations that can demonstrate strong capacity to host humanities scholars.
The opportunity referenced in the source data was posted May 11, 2011, with a closing date of August 17, 2011, and an archive date of September 16, 2011. NEH also notes that a list of currently funded institutions is available, which helps scholars identify where they can apply for fellowships and helps applicants benchmark the kinds of programs NEH has supported. Additional guidance was provided through NEH's FPIRI program page, and inquiries could be directed to the Division of Research Programs at NEH via phone or email (fpiri@neh.gov).
FPIRI (NEH) Grant Opportunity FAQs
What is the NEH Grants for Fellowship Programs at Independent Research Institutions (FPIRI) program?
FPIRI is a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grant program that supports independent research organizations in running humanities fellowship programs. The goal is to help institutions host scholars for sustained, full-time research periods, especially when scholars need access to specialized collections, archives, libraries, or other resources they may not have at their home universities.
Does FPIRI fund individual scholars directly?
No. Under FPIRI, NEH funds the institutions that administer fellowship programs. Individual scholars do not apply to NEH for a fellowship through FPIRI; instead, they apply to the host institutions that receive FPIRI support and run the fellowship competitions.
Who is this program designed to support?
FPIRI is designed for institutions devoted to advanced study and humanities research that can host scholars for full-time, continuous fellowship tenures and provide strong research resources.
What kinds of organizations can administer eligible host fellowship programs?
Eligible host programs can be administered by independent centers for advanced study, libraries, and museums in the United States, as well as American overseas research centers and U.S.-based organizations with demonstrated expertise in promoting research on foreign cultures.
What types of applicants are eligible to apply for the grant?
The listed eligible applicant categories include nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education institutions), private and public institutions of higher education, and government entities at multiple levels (city/township, county, special district, and state), as well as federally recognized Native American tribal governments. Even with broad eligibility categories, the program is specifically intended to support fellowship programs housed in independent research institutions and related organizations that can demonstrate the capacity to host humanities scholars.
What does NEH prioritize when reviewing proposals from U.S.-located institutions?
NEH gives priority to programs that can clearly offer fellows strong research resources, particularly notable library holdings, archives, and special collections that are on-site or readily accessible nearby.
What does NEH look for in proposals from American overseas research centers?
NEH looks for a clear explanation of why the center's location provides a distinct advantage to NEH fellows, such as unique access to regional archives, cultural sites, language environments, or other locally grounded research assets.
How long can FPIRI-supported fellowships last?
The grant supports humanities fellowships lasting from four to twelve months.
Are the fellowships part-time or full-time?
Fellowship tenure must be full-time and continuous. Fellows are expected to devote themselves to the research project without breaks during the award period and without treating the fellowship as a part-time appointment.
What can FPIRI grant funds be used for?
Grant funds can be used primarily for fellowship stipends. They can also be used for a portion of the administrative costs associated with selecting fellows, such as review and selection processes.
Are indirect costs (overhead/F&A) allowed under FPIRI?
No. Indirect costs are not allowed under this program, meaning institutions cannot charge overhead or facilities and administrative (F&A) costs to the award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The published information states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What is the award ceiling and is there a minimum award amount?
The published information lists an award ceiling of $500,000 and no stated award floor (minimum).
What type of grant is FPIRI and what CFDA number is associated with it?
This opportunity is described as a discretionary grant in the humanities under CFDA 45.161 (Promotion of the Humanities - Research).
When was the opportunity posted and what were the key dates listed?
The referenced opportunity was posted on May 11, 2011. The listed closing date was August 17, 2011, and the archive date was September 16, 2011.
How do scholars find where to apply for FPIRI-supported fellowships?
NEH notes that a list of currently funded institutions is available. This list helps scholars identify host institutions where they can apply for fellowships and helps applicants benchmark the types of programs NEH has supported.
Where can applicants find additional guidance about FPIRI?
Additional guidance is provided through NEH's FPIRI program page (as referenced in the opportunity information).
Who can be contacted with questions about the FPIRI opportunity?
Inquiries could be directed to the Division of Research Programs at NEH via phone or email at fpiri@neh.gov.
What is the main purpose of funding institutions rather than individual fellows through NEH under this program?
The program structure supports institutions that can administer humanities fellowship programs and host scholars who require access to specialized research resources. Individual scholars then apply directly to those host institutions for fellowship opportunities rather than applying to NEH for individual support through FPIRI.
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