Opportunity Information: Apply for 20120627 AD
Apply for 20120627 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 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 5, 2012 and posted on Apr 10, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 27, 2012. (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 $75,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- 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. Eligible institutions are those included in the Department of Education s list of Tribal Colleges and Universities.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Humanities Initiatives: Tribal Colleges and Universities grant opportunity is a discretionary grant program offered by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to support humanities teaching, learning, and scholarly activity at Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs). The core purpose is to strengthen and enrich humanities education and scholarship in TCU settings by helping institutions deepen the humanities presence in their curricula, build faculty and institutional capacity, and create stronger foundations for future humanities work. Projects supported under this opportunity are expected to be organized around a clear core topic or a connected set of themes, rather than being a loose collection of unrelated activities, so that the work forms a coherent initiative with an identifiable intellectual focus.
Funding through this program can be used in several practical ways depending on an institution's needs and stage of development. It may support improvements to the humanities content of existing academic programs, such as revising courses, adding humanities materials and approaches to current offerings, or strengthening how humanities perspectives are integrated across the curriculum. It can also fund the development of new humanities programs or structured learning opportunities, including new courses, certificates, or program concentrations. In addition, the program is positioned to help institutions lay groundwork for more ambitious efforts later on, meaning funds can support early-stage planning, faculty development, curriculum design, and other foundational steps that make larger future projects feasible and competitive.
The award ceiling for this opportunity is $75,000, with no stated award floor, indicating projects can be scoped to fit a range of institutional capacities and goals as long as they meet NEH expectations for quality and coherence. Importantly, there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which reduces the barrier to participation for institutions that may not have access to significant non-federal funds. The funding activity category is humanities, and the program aligns with CFDA 45.162 (Promotion of the Humanities), specifically emphasizing teaching and learning resources and curriculum development.
Eligibility is limited to U.S. nonprofit institutions that are 501(c)(3) tax-exempt Tribal Colleges or Universities as defined by Executive Order 13270. To qualify, an institution must be included on the U.S. Department of Education's official list of Tribal Colleges and Universities. This makes the program specifically targeted to TCUs and designed around their institutional missions, students, and community contexts.
Key dates listed for this specific announcement cycle include a posted date of April 10, 2012, and an application deadline of June 27, 2012 (the original and current closing date are the same), with an archive date of July 27, 2012. While these dates reflect the 2012 cycle, the listing provides a clear snapshot of the program structure, typical award size, and the kinds of activities NEH aims to support through the Humanities Initiatives mechanism.
For additional guidance and the full announcement details, the opportunity references an NEH webpage (http://www.neh.gov/grants/education/humanities initiatives tribal colleges and universities). Applicants or interested parties who have trouble accessing the materials electronically are directed to contact NEH's Division of Education Programs at 202-606-8463 or via email at hi@neh.gov, with a mailing address at Room 302, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20506.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Humanities Initiatives: Tribal Colleges and Universities grant?
This is a discretionary grant program from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) that supports humanities teaching, learning, and scholarly activity specifically at Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs). It is designed to strengthen and enrich humanities education and scholarship in TCU settings.
What is the main purpose of this opportunity?
The core purpose is to deepen the humanities presence within TCU curricula, build faculty and institutional capacity, and create stronger foundations for future humanities work. The program emphasizes initiatives that help institutions strengthen humanities education and scholarship in a sustained, organized way.
What kinds of projects does NEH expect under this program?
Projects are expected to be organized around a clear core topic or a connected set of themes. NEH expects the proposed activities to form a coherent initiative with an identifiable intellectual focus, rather than a loose collection of unrelated activities.
What types of activities can the grant support?
Based on the description provided, funding may be used to support:
- Improving the humanities content of existing academic programs (for example, revising courses or strengthening humanities approaches within current offerings).
- Adding humanities materials and approaches to existing courses or program offerings.
- Strengthening how humanities perspectives are integrated across the curriculum.
- Developing new humanities programs or structured learning opportunities (such as new courses, certificates, or program concentrations).
- Early-stage planning and foundational work that positions an institution for more ambitious future projects (including faculty development, curriculum design, and related preparatory steps).
Is this grant meant for planning or for implementation?
The opportunity description indicates it can support both, depending on institutional needs and stage of development. It can fund improvements and new program development, and it can also fund early-stage groundwork (planning, faculty development, curriculum design) that helps make larger future projects feasible and competitive.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $75,000.
Is there a minimum (floor) award amount?
No award floor is stated. This suggests projects may be scoped to fit a range of institutional capacities and goals, as long as they meet NEH expectations for quality and coherence.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity explicitly states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is humanities.
What CFDA program does this align with?
The opportunity aligns with CFDA 45.162 (Promotion of the Humanities), with emphasis on teaching and learning resources and curriculum development.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to U.S. nonprofit institutions that are 501(c)(3) tax-exempt Tribal Colleges or Universities (TCUs) as defined by Executive Order 13270.
How does an institution confirm it is an eligible TCU for this program?
To qualify, the institution must be included on the U.S. Department of Education's official list of Tribal Colleges and Universities.
Is this opportunity open to organizations that are not TCUs?
No. The eligibility language provided indicates it is specifically targeted to eligible Tribal Colleges and Universities and is limited to those institutions meeting the stated criteria.
What are the key dates for the announcement cycle shown?
The listed dates for the referenced cycle are:
- Posted date: April 10, 2012
- Application deadline: June 27, 2012 (listed as both the original and current closing date)
- Archive date: July 27, 2012
Do the listed dates reflect the current cycle?
The information provided states these dates reflect the 2012 cycle. The listing is described as a snapshot of the program structure, typical award size, and the types of activities NEH aims to support through the Humanities Initiatives mechanism.
Where can applicants find the full announcement and additional guidance?
The opportunity references an NEH webpage for more details: http://www.neh.gov/grants/education/humanities initiatives tribal colleges and universities
What if someone cannot access the materials electronically?
Individuals who have trouble accessing the materials electronically are directed to contact NEH's Division of Education Programs by phone, email, or mail using the contact information provided in the listing.
What is the NEH contact phone number for this opportunity?
The phone number provided is 202-606-8463.
What is the NEH contact email for this opportunity?
The email provided is hi@neh.gov.
What is the mailing address listed for NEH's Division of Education Programs?
Room 302, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20506.
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