Opportunity Information: Apply for 20141231 MR
Apply for 20141231 MR
- The National Endowment for the Humanities in the humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Programming Grants to Accompany NEH on the Road Exhibitions" 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 Jan 6, 2014 and posted on Jan 6, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 31, 2014. (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 $1,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- An institution is eligible to apply only if it is a nonprofit organization with IRS tax exempt status and has already received a confirmed booking for one of the NEH on the Road exhibitions through Mid America Arts Alliance.
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Opportunity Summary:
Programming Grants to Accompany NEH on the Road Exhibitions (Funding Opportunity Number: 20141231 MR) is a discretionary grant program offered by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to help host organizations build public humanities programming around an NEH on the Road traveling exhibition. The main purpose is to fund add-on activities that deepen community engagement with the exhibition content and make the humanities more accessible to general audiences. Rather than supporting the exhibition itself, these grants are designed to pay for complementary events and interpretive programming that help visitors connect what they see on the walls to bigger historical, cultural, or civic questions.
The kinds of activities NEH expects to see are practical, audience-facing programs that invite people to learn and participate. Common formats include public lectures, reading and discussion series, film screenings paired with moderated discussions, and Chautauqua-style presentations delivered by scholars in an engaging, storytelling format. The program also welcomes family-oriented events, guided exhibition tours, and other creative approaches that fit the exhibition theme and can effectively reach local residents who may not typically attend humanities programs. In short, the focus is on thoughtful, well-planned public programming that strengthens interpretation, encourages conversation, and expands the exhibition's educational impact beyond passive viewing.
Funding is very small and standardized: both the award floor and award ceiling are listed as $1,000, meaning awards are fixed at $1,000 per grant. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to provide matching funds in order to receive support. The funding activity category is Humanities under CFDA 45.164 (Promotion of the Humanities - Public Programs), which signals that the grant is intended for public-facing humanities work rather than academic research or internal organizational capacity building.
Eligibility is limited and specific. An institution may apply only if it is a nonprofit organization with IRS tax-exempt status and it has already obtained a confirmed booking for an NEH on the Road exhibition through the Mid-America Arts Alliance. That booking requirement is central: this opportunity is essentially an enhancement grant for confirmed host sites, not an open call for general programming proposals. The eligible applicants field is labeled "Others (see text field...)," but the eligibility language clarifies the practical rule: nonprofit, tax-exempt, and officially booked as a host for an NEH on the Road exhibition.
Key dates for the opportunity show it was posted and created on January 6, 2014, with an original and current closing date of December 31, 2014. The federal agency sponsor is NEH, and the opportunity category is discretionary, with the funding instrument type listed as a grant.
For full details, applicants are directed to the NEH website page for this opportunity: http://www.neh.gov/grants/public/programming grants accompany neh the road exhibitions. If access to the full announcement is difficult, NEH provides direct assistance through its Division of Public Programs in Washington, DC 20506. The listed contact phone number is 202-606-8269, and the email contact is Publicpgms@neh.gov (provided multiple times in the source data).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Programming Grants to Accompany NEH on the Road Exhibitions" opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant program offered by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to help host organizations add public humanities programming around an NEH on the Road traveling exhibition. The grant is meant to support activities that deepen community engagement and make the humanities more accessible to general audiences.
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The purpose is to fund add-on activities that help audiences connect the exhibition content to larger historical, cultural, or civic questions. The emphasis is on interpretation, discussion, and community participation rather than passive viewing of an exhibition.
Does this grant fund the exhibition itself?
No. The grant is designed to pay for complementary events and interpretive programming that accompany an NEH on the Road exhibition. It is not intended to support the exhibition itself.
What kinds of activities does NEH expect applicants to propose?
NEH expects practical, audience-facing public humanities programs connected to the exhibition theme. Examples described for this opportunity include:
- Public lectures
- Reading and discussion series
- Film screenings paired with moderated discussions
- Chautauqua-style presentations delivered by scholars in an engaging storytelling format
- Family-oriented events
- Guided exhibition tours
- Other creative approaches that fit the exhibition theme and reach local residents
What type of work is this grant intended to support (program category)?
The funding activity category is Humanities under CFDA 45.164 (Promotion of the Humanities - Public Programs). This indicates the focus is on public-facing humanities programming rather than academic research or internal organizational capacity building.
How much funding is available per award?
The award amount is fixed at $1,000. The listed award floor is $1,000 and the award ceiling is also $1,000, meaning grants under this opportunity are standardized at $1,000 per award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement for this opportunity, so applicants are not required to provide matching funds to receive the $1,000 award.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited. An institution may apply only if it:
- Is a nonprofit organization with IRS tax-exempt status, and
- Has already obtained a confirmed booking for an NEH on the Road exhibition through the Mid-America Arts Alliance.
What does "confirmed booking" mean for eligibility?
Based on the opportunity description, applicants must be officially booked as a host site for an NEH on the Road exhibition through the Mid-America Arts Alliance. This grant is an enhancement opportunity for confirmed host organizations, not an open call for general programming proposals.
Can an organization apply if it is not hosting an NEH on the Road exhibition?
No. The booking requirement is described as central to eligibility. The opportunity is intended for organizations that already have a confirmed NEH on the Road exhibition booking.
Who is the federal agency sponsoring this opportunity?
The federal agency sponsor is the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH).
What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
Is this a discretionary or formula grant program?
This opportunity is identified as a discretionary grant program.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed for this program is 20141231 MR.
When was this opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted and created on January 6, 2014.
What is the application deadline?
The original closing date and the current closing date are both listed as December 31, 2014.
Where can applicants find full details about the opportunity?
Applicants are directed to the NEH website page for this opportunity at: http://www.neh.gov/grants/public/programming grants accompany neh the road exhibitions
Who can applicants contact for help from NEH?
NEH provides assistance through its Division of Public Programs (Washington, DC 20506). The contact phone number is 202-606-8269, and the email contact is Publicpgms@neh.gov.
What is the overall goal of the programming supported by this grant?
The programming is intended to strengthen interpretation of the exhibition, encourage conversation, increase community engagement, and expand the exhibition's educational impact beyond simply viewing the materials on display.
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