Opportunity Information: Apply for 20151231 MR
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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 "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 5, 2015 and posted on Jan 5, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 31, 2015. (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).
- The only eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations with IRS tax exempt status that have already received a confirmed booking for an NEH on the Road exhibition through Mid America Arts Alliance
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Opportunity Summary:
Programming Grants to Accompany NEH on the Road Exhibitions is a discretionary grant opportunity from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) designed to help host organizations build public humanities programming around an NEH on the Road traveling exhibition. The core purpose is not to fund the exhibition booking itself, but to support additional, audience-facing activities that deepen engagement with the exhibition themes and make the humanities content more accessible to general audiences in the host community. The opportunity is tied directly to the NEH on the Road initiative, which circulates traveling exhibitions nationwide, and these grants function as small, targeted supplements to strengthen the public impact of a confirmed exhibition stop.
The kinds of activities supported are typical public humanities formats that encourage discussion, interpretation, and community participation. Examples include public lectures, reading and discussion series, film screenings paired with facilitated conversations, scholar presentations in a Chautauqua-style format, family-oriented programs, guided exhibition tours, and similar humanities-based events that help visitors connect historical, cultural, or interpretive context to what they see in the exhibition. The emphasis is on programs appropriate for reaching a broad public audience, meaning projects should be designed for community members rather than strictly academic specialists, and should be structured to encourage learning and dialogue.
Eligibility is narrow and specific. Only nonprofit organizations that have IRS tax-exempt status and that have already received a confirmed booking for an NEH on the Road exhibition through the Mid-America Arts Alliance are eligible to apply. In other words, an organization cannot use this grant to secure an exhibition booking; it must already have a confirmed exhibition scheduled, and then the grant can be used to build companion programming that enhances that exhibition’s local presentation. The funding activity category is Humanities, and the listing is associated with CFDA 45.164 (Promotion of the Humanities - Public Programs).
The award size in this particular opportunity is fixed: the award floor is $1,000 and the award ceiling is also $1,000, indicating a standard $1,000 grant amount per award. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to provide matching funds as a condition of receiving the grant. The opportunity was posted on January 5, 2015, with a closing date of December 31, 2015 (the original and current closing date are the same in the source information).
For official details and full announcement access, the opportunity references an NEH webpage for the program. Applicants or interested parties who have trouble accessing the full announcement electronically are directed to contact the NEH Division of Public Programs at 400 Seventh Street, SW, Washington, DC 20506, by phone at 202-606-8269, or by email at Publicpgms@neh.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Programming Grants to Accompany NEH on the Road Exhibitions" opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) that helps host organizations create public humanities programming to accompany an NEH on the Road traveling exhibition stop in their community.
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The grant is meant to fund audience-facing activities that deepen public engagement with the exhibition themes and make the humanities content more accessible to general audiences. It is designed as a small supplement to strengthen the public impact of a confirmed exhibition stop.
Does this grant pay for the cost of booking or hosting the exhibition itself?
No. The core purpose is not to fund the exhibition booking itself. The funding is intended for additional companion programming around a confirmed exhibition stop.
How is this grant connected to NEH on the Road?
This opportunity is tied directly to the NEH on the Road initiative, which circulates traveling exhibitions nationwide. These grants support local public programming that complements an NEH on the Road exhibition at an approved host site.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations that (1) have IRS tax-exempt status and (2) already have a confirmed booking for an NEH on the Road exhibition through the Mid-America Arts Alliance.
Can an organization apply for this grant before it has an NEH on the Road exhibition booking?
No. An organization cannot use this grant to secure an exhibition booking. It must already have a confirmed exhibition scheduled, and then it may apply to support companion programming.
What kinds of activities can the grant support?
Supported activities are public humanities formats that encourage discussion, interpretation, and community participation. Examples include public lectures, reading and discussion series, film screenings paired with facilitated conversations, scholar presentations in a Chautauqua-style format, family-oriented programs, guided exhibition tours, and similar humanities-based events.
What is the intended audience for the funded programming?
The emphasis is on programming appropriate for a broad public audience. Projects should be designed for community members rather than strictly academic specialists and should encourage learning and dialogue.
What is the funding category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is Humanities.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The listing is associated with CFDA 45.164 (Promotion of the Humanities - Public Programs).
How much funding is available per award?
The award amount is fixed at $1,000. The award floor is $1,000 and the award ceiling is also $1,000, indicating a standard $1,000 grant per award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to provide matching funds as a condition of receiving the grant.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on January 5, 2015.
What was the application deadline?
The closing date listed for this opportunity is December 31, 2015 (the original and current closing date are the same in the provided information).
Where can applicants find the official details and full announcement?
The opportunity references an NEH webpage for the program for official details and full announcement access.
Who should be contacted if someone cannot access the full announcement electronically?
Those who have trouble accessing the full announcement electronically are directed to contact the NEH Division of Public Programs.
What are the contact details for the NEH Division of Public Programs?
Address: NEH Division of Public Programs, 400 Seventh Street, SW, Washington, DC 20506. Phone: 202-606-8269. Email: Publicpgms@neh.gov.
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