Opportunity Information: Apply for 20100615 AD
Apply for 20100615 AD
- The National Endowment for the Humanities in the humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Humanities Initiatives for Faculty at Tribal Colleges and Universities" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 45.162 Promotion of the HumanitiesTeaching and Learning Resources and Curriculum Development.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 15, 2010 and posted on Apr 15, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 15, 2010. (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 $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education.
- Any U.S. nonprofit 501(c)3 tax exempt tribal college or university, as defined by Executive Order 13270, is eligible to apply for a Humanities Initiatives grant. A list of tribal colleges and universities is available at the White House Initiative on Tribal Colleges and Universities Web site.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) offered the Humanities Initiatives for Faculty at Tribal Colleges and Universities grant to strengthen and enrich humanities teaching and scholarship at eligible Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs). The program is designed to help institutions deepen the humanities content of what they already teach, create new humanities-focused offerings, or take early steps that prepare for larger, longer-term humanities projects down the road. A key requirement is that each proposed project be organized around a clear core topic or a connected set of themes, so the work has a coherent intellectual center rather than being a collection of unrelated activities.
A major focus of the opportunity is faculty development and program-building in the humanities. Funding can support structured chances for faculty to study together, build expertise, and improve their capacity to teach humanities subjects more effectively. The grant can also be used to help faculty members and academic leaders design or expand humanities programs, including examples like academic writing initiatives, foreign language programs, new humanities minors, first-year seminars, capstone courses, and even summer bridge programs that use humanities learning to support at-risk high school students transitioning toward college. The opportunity also encourages institutions to make better use of humanities resources, with specific emphasis on digital humanities where appropriate, and to strengthen areas of basic need within core humanities curricula.
Another important goal is collaboration and relationship-building. Projects may be designed to connect faculty across more than one institution of higher education, or to create partnerships among college faculty, secondary school teachers, and students. The program also supports collaborations between college faculty and humanities professionals in museums, libraries, and other community-based organizations such as historical or cultural societies, reflecting NEH interest in humanities ecosystems that extend beyond a single campus.
In terms of eligibility, the program is aimed at U.S. nonprofit, tax-exempt tribal colleges and universities as defined by Executive Order 13270. The announcement notes that applicants fall within common higher-education and nonprofit categories (including public/state-controlled institutions, private institutions of higher education, and eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits), but the key eligibility point is being a qualified TCU under the federal definition. Applications were welcomed from all humanities disciplines, and the announcement emphasizes that disciplines would receive equal consideration during peer review rather than favoring one field over another.
Operationally, this was a discretionary grant program under CFDA 45.162 (Promotion of the Humanities: Teaching and Learning Resources and Curriculum Development). NEH expected to make about five awards. The maximum award amount (ceiling) was $100,000, with no stated minimum award (floor listed as $0), and there was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which reduces barriers for institutions with limited ability to commit non-federal funds. For this specific cycle, the opportunity was posted April 15, 2010, with an application deadline of June 15, 2010, and an archive date of July 15, 2010. Additional guidance and official materials were provided through the NEH program page (http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/HITCU.html), and NEH’s Division of Education Programs served as the contact point for applicants needing support or alternative access to the full announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the NEH Humanities Initiatives for Faculty at Tribal Colleges and Universities grant?
This is a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) discretionary grant opportunity designed to strengthen and enrich humanities teaching and scholarship at eligible Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs). It supports projects that deepen existing humanities instruction, create new humanities-focused offerings, or take early steps that position an institution for larger, longer-term humanities work.
What is the main purpose of this program?
The main purpose is faculty development and humanities program-building at TCUs. NEH funding may be used to create structured opportunities for faculty to study together, build expertise, and improve their ability to teach humanities subjects, as well as to design, expand, or strengthen humanities curricula and related programming.
Who is eligible to apply?
The program is aimed at U.S. nonprofit, tax-exempt Tribal Colleges and Universities as defined by Executive Order 13270. While the announcement references common applicant categories (public/state-controlled institutions, private institutions of higher education, and eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits), the key eligibility requirement is being a qualified TCU under the federal definition.
Are proposals limited to specific humanities disciplines?
No. Applications were welcomed from all humanities disciplines. The announcement indicates that disciplines receive equal consideration during peer review, rather than NEH favoring one field over another.
What types of projects does NEH want to support through this program?
The program supports projects that strengthen humanities teaching and scholarship, including efforts to deepen humanities content in courses already offered, create new humanities-centered offerings, or initiate foundational planning and development work for future larger projects.
Is there a requirement for the project to have a central theme or topic?
Yes. A key requirement is that each proposed project be organized around a clear core topic or a connected set of themes. NEH emphasizes that projects should have a coherent intellectual center rather than being a collection of unrelated activities.
How can funds be used for faculty development?
Funding can support structured chances for faculty to study together, develop expertise, and build stronger capacity to teach humanities subjects more effectively. The program emphasizes faculty learning and development as a major focus of the opportunity.
Can the grant support designing or expanding humanities programs?
Yes. The announcement specifically notes that funding may help faculty members and academic leaders design or expand humanities programs and initiatives.
What are examples of humanities program or curriculum activities mentioned in the announcement?
Examples listed include academic writing initiatives, foreign language programs, new humanities minors, first-year seminars, capstone courses, and summer bridge programs that use humanities learning to support at-risk high school students transitioning toward college.
Does the program encourage improving the use of humanities resources, including digital humanities?
Yes. The opportunity encourages institutions to make better use of humanities resources, with specific emphasis on digital humanities where appropriate.
Is strengthening basic needs within core humanities curricula an allowable focus?
Yes. The announcement highlights strengthening areas of basic need within core humanities curricula as part of the opportunity’s emphasis.
Are collaborative projects allowed or encouraged?
Yes. Collaboration and relationship-building are important goals of the program. Projects may be designed to connect faculty across more than one institution of higher education and/or create partnerships among college faculty, secondary school teachers, and students.
Can projects include partnerships with museums, libraries, or other community organizations?
Yes. The program supports collaborations between college faculty and humanities professionals in museums, libraries, and other community-based organizations such as historical or cultural societies.
How many awards did NEH expect to make?
For this cycle, NEH expected to make about five awards.
What is the maximum award amount?
The maximum (ceiling) award amount for this opportunity was $100,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No stated minimum award amount was provided. The floor was listed as $0.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there was no cost sharing or matching requirement for this opportunity.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number listed for this discretionary program is 45.162 (Promotion of the Humanities: Teaching and Learning Resources and Curriculum Development).
When was this funding opportunity posted and when were applications due?
For this specific cycle, the opportunity was posted on April 15, 2010, and the application deadline was June 15, 2010.
What was the archive date for this opportunity?
The archive date listed for this cycle was July 15, 2010.
Where can applicants find the official guidelines and program materials?
The announcement points to the NEH program page for additional guidance and official materials: http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/HITCU.html
Which NEH office served as the contact point for applicant support?
NEH’s Division of Education Programs served as the contact point for applicants needing support or alternative access to the full announcement.
What does it mean that this is a discretionary grant program?
The opportunity is described as a discretionary grant program, meaning awards are made through NEH’s competitive review and selection process rather than being automatically provided by formula.
What kind of institutional impact is this program trying to create?
Based on the announcement, the program aims to improve humanities teaching and scholarship at TCUs by building faculty expertise, strengthening humanities curricula, encouraging coherent theme-based projects, and fostering collaborations that connect campuses to broader humanities partners and ecosystems.
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