Opportunity Information: Apply for 20090128 BR
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- The National Endowment for the Humanities in the humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Interpreting Americas Historic Places Implementation Grants" 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 Dec 2, 2008 and posted on Dec 2, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 28, 2009. (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 $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
Interpreting Americas Historic Places Implementation Grants is a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) funding opportunity under the We the People initiative that supports public humanities projects centered on historic places and their power to make American history tangible for everyday visitors. The program is designed for projects that use a historically significant place, whether a single building or site, a collection of related sites, a neighborhood, a town, or even a larger region, as the main lens for interpretation. The key requirement is that the place, considered as a whole, must be significant to American history and the project must clearly communicate that significance to the public through well-crafted, engaging interpretation.
The purpose of the grant is to strengthen lifelong learning in American history by linking nationally significant events, people, ideas, stories, and traditions to the physical locations where history unfolded. NEH is looking for interpretation that moves beyond local commemoration and instead helps visitors understand how a site connects to broader themes in American history and culture, including topics related to the nations founding principles and how those principles have influenced, and been influenced by, more than two centuries of American life. In practice, this means a successful project does not just present facts about a place; it frames the place within larger historical questions and conversations that matter to the wider public.
Projects funded through this opportunity are expected to enhance the visitor experience through interpretation that makes direct use of the places distinctive features. That could include the layout of the site, its landscape and geography, surviving structures, architectural elements, objects, or other natural and built features that can serve as evidence and anchors for storytelling. The site itself should function as an integral interpretive tool rather than simply being a backdrop. NEH also emphasizes that projects should be grounded in strong humanities scholarship, consult relevant historical organizations when appropriate, and meaningfully involve humanities scholars in every phase of development and implementation, not just as occasional advisors.
Another major emphasis is public engagement. The primary audience is the general public, and NEH expects formats that are accessible and appealing to broad audiences while still being analytical and interpretive. Projects should take a thematic approach and reflect multiple perspectives where appropriate, helping visitors wrestle with central events, themes, and issues in American history rather than offering a single narrow narrative. The overall aim is interpretation that invites active learning and makes the experience of visiting a historic place more intellectually rich and memorable. The program also encourages collaboration that can strengthen heritage tourism destinations, particularly where scholars, historic sites, and history organizations work together to develop credible and compelling public programs.
Administratively, this is a discretionary grant program (Funding Opportunity Number 20090128 BR) in the humanities, listed under CFDA 45.164 (Promotion of the Humanities - Public Programs). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The announced award ceiling is up to $1,000,000, with no stated award floor. Eligible applicants include state governments, city or township governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education). The opportunity was posted December 2, 2008, with an application deadline of January 28, 2009 (and an archive date of February 27, 2009). The sponsoring agency is the National Endowment for the Humanities, Division of Public Programs, and additional guidance was provided through the NEH program page for IAHP Implementation.
Interpreting America's Historic Places Implementation Grants (NEH) - FAQs
What is the Interpreting America's Historic Places Implementation Grants program?
Interpreting America's Historic Places Implementation Grants is a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) funding opportunity under the We the People initiative. It supports public humanities projects that interpret American history through historically significant places and make that history tangible for everyday visitors.
Which federal agency offers this grant?
The sponsoring agency is the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), Division of Public Programs.
What is the main purpose of the grant?
The purpose is to strengthen lifelong learning in American history by linking nationally significant events, people, ideas, stories, and traditions to the physical locations where history unfolded.
What kind of projects does NEH want to fund through this opportunity?
NEH is looking for public humanities interpretation projects centered on a historic place as the primary lens for telling American history. The project should clearly communicate why the place matters to American history and use engaging interpretation to help the public understand that significance.
What types of places can be used as the focus of a project?
A project can focus on a single building or site, a collection of related sites, a neighborhood, a town, or even a larger region, as long as the place (considered as a whole) is significant to American history and is central to the interpretation.
What is the key requirement related to the historic place?
The place must be significant to American history when considered as a whole, and the project must clearly communicate that significance to the public through well-crafted, engaging interpretation.
Does the interpretation need to go beyond local history?
Yes. NEH emphasizes interpretation that moves beyond local commemoration and helps visitors understand how the site connects to broader themes in American history and culture.
What kinds of themes does NEH expect projects to address?
Projects should connect the site to larger themes in American history and culture, including topics related to the nation's founding principles and how those principles have influenced, and been influenced by, more than two centuries of American life.
How should a funded project use the site itself?
Funded projects are expected to enhance the visitor experience through interpretation that makes direct use of the place's distinctive features. The site should function as an integral interpretive tool rather than simply being a backdrop.
What are examples of "distinctive features" that interpretation can draw on?
Examples include the layout of the site, its landscape and geography, surviving structures, architectural elements, objects, and other natural and built features that can serve as evidence and anchors for storytelling.
What does NEH mean by "strong humanities scholarship" in this program?
Projects should be grounded in strong humanities scholarship and should meaningfully involve humanities scholars in every phase of development and implementation, not just as occasional advisors.
Are partnerships with historical organizations encouraged?
Yes. NEH emphasizes consulting relevant historical organizations when appropriate and encourages collaboration among scholars, historic sites, and history organizations to develop credible and compelling public programs.
Who is the primary audience for these projects?
The primary audience is the general public. NEH expects formats that are accessible and appealing to broad audiences while still being analytical and interpretive.
What approach should projects take to interpretation and storytelling?
Projects should take a thematic approach, reflect multiple perspectives where appropriate, and help visitors wrestle with central events, themes, and issues in American history rather than presenting a single narrow narrative.
What is the overall experience NEH wants visitors to have?
The goal is interpretation that invites active learning and makes visiting a historic place more intellectually rich and memorable.
Does the program support collaboration that strengthens heritage tourism?
Yes. The program encourages collaboration that can strengthen heritage tourism destinations, particularly through partnerships that combine credible scholarship with engaging public programs.
Is this a discretionary grant program?
Yes. It is identified as a discretionary grant program.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 20090128 BR.
What is the CFDA number and program listing?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 45.164, Promotion of the Humanities - Public Programs.
What is the maximum award amount?
The announced award ceiling is up to $1,000,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No award floor is stated in the provided opportunity information.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include state governments, city or township governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education).
Are institutions of higher education eligible if they are 501(c)(3) nonprofits?
The eligibility list specifies 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations other than institutions of higher education. Based on the provided information, institutions of higher education are excluded from this nonprofit eligibility category.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on December 2, 2008.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was January 28, 2009.
Is this opportunity archived?
Yes. The archive date listed is February 27, 2009.
Where could applicants find additional guidance for the program?
Additional guidance was provided through the NEH program page for IAHP Implementation.
What does "Implementation" indicate about the type of work supported?
Within the information provided, the term is part of the program name and is associated with developing and carrying out interpretation projects that involve scholars in every phase of development and implementation.
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