Opportunity Information: Apply for 20101110 BX
Apply for 20101110 BX
- The National Endowment for the Humanities in the humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Sesquicentennial National Library Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 12, 2010 and posted on Oct 12, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 10, 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 $800,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: County governments State governments Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Sesquicentennial National Library Program was a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) discretionary grant opportunity designed to support a single national organization that could build and run a large, coordinated public library reading and discussion program focused on the American Civil War and its legacy. Timed to coincide with the 2011 to 2015 Civil War sesquicentennial, the goal was to use public libraries as accessible community spaces where general audiences could read, talk, and reflect on how the war continues to shape American history, culture, and civic life.
NEH sought proposals for a cooperative agreement, meaning the awardee would not just receive funds and operate independently, but would work in an ongoing partnership with NEH to shape and deliver the program. The selected organization would be responsible for designing a multi session reading and discussion model appropriate for broad public audiences, creating the intellectual framework that ties the program together, selecting the reading materials, and developing or curating supporting resources such as discussion guides or other ancillary materials that libraries could use to run consistent, high quality programs.
Beyond program design, the grant emphasized national scale implementation. The awardee would help identify program sites, provide training opportunities for participating librarians and local administrators, and handle the logistics of purchasing, producing, storing, and distributing program materials. A major required component was the creation and management of a competitive subgranting program. Through that subgranting structure, small grants would be awarded to fifty libraries, each serving as an administrative and communications hub to support a total of fifty six statewide programs. The organization would also act as the central coordinator and would be expected to carry out broad outreach to drive adoption of the program and encourage libraries nationwide to participate in different ways.
Public library patrons across the country were identified as the primary audience, with participation structured so libraries could engage at different levels depending on capacity and funding. First, libraries could apply directly through a competitive process to become grantees, in which case they would receive twenty five copies of the selected reading materials along with a 2,500 stipend to support programming; those applications were anticipated for January through March 2011, with programs beginning in fall 2011. Second, libraries could participate through the statewide administering agency in their state beginning in January 2012, using the hub and statewide structure established by the project. Third, libraries and other community organizations could still adopt the program informally by accessing materials online and purchasing the books with their own or local funds. The program also aimed to make themes and resources available online so that libraries, historical or cultural organizations, and individuals could explore the content even without receiving direct grant support.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted October 12, 2010, with an application deadline of November 10, 2010, and an archive date of December 10, 2010. NEH expected to make one award, with an award ceiling of 800,000 and no cost sharing or matching requirement. Eligible applicants included a wide range of public and nonprofit entities, such as state, county, and local governments; special district governments; federally recognized tribal governments; nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status; and public, state controlled, and private institutions of higher education. The funding opportunity number was 20101110-BX. Additional details were provided through NEH (including the program page at http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/WTPCW150.html), and the contact listed for access issues was Patti Van Tuyl at NEH We the People (202-606-8299, wethepeople@neh.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Sesquicentennial National Library Program?
The Sesquicentennial National Library Program was a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) discretionary grant opportunity intended to support a single national organization to build and run a large, coordinated public library reading and discussion program focused on the American Civil War and its legacy.
What was the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The purpose was to use public libraries as accessible community spaces where general audiences could read, talk, and reflect on how the Civil War continues to shape American history, culture, and civic life, timed to coincide with the 2011 to 2015 Civil War sesquicentennial.
Who was the intended audience for the program?
Public library patrons nationwide were identified as the primary audience. The program was designed for broad public participation and general audiences.
How many awards did NEH expect to make under this opportunity?
NEH expected to make one award.
What was the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $800,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What type of award mechanism was this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This opportunity was for a cooperative agreement. That means the awardee would work in an ongoing partnership with NEH to shape and deliver the program, rather than operating fully independently.
What would the selected national organization be responsible for?
The selected organization would be responsible for designing a multi-session reading and discussion model for broad public audiences, creating the intellectual framework for the program, selecting reading materials, and developing or curating supporting resources such as discussion guides and other ancillary materials for consistent, high-quality programming.
What national implementation responsibilities were emphasized?
The grant emphasized national-scale implementation. Responsibilities included helping identify program sites, providing training opportunities for participating librarians and local administrators, and managing logistics such as purchasing, producing, storing, and distributing program materials.
Was subgranting required as part of the project?
Yes. A major required component was the creation and management of a competitive subgranting program.
How many libraries were expected to receive subgrants, and what structure would they support?
Small grants would be awarded to fifty libraries. Each of these fifty libraries would serve as an administrative and communications hub to support a total of fifty-six statewide programs.
What role would the awardee play beyond subgranting?
The awardee would act as the central coordinator and would be expected to carry out broad outreach to drive adoption of the program and encourage libraries nationwide to participate in different ways.
How could individual libraries participate in the program?
Libraries could participate at different levels depending on their capacity and funding: (1) apply directly through a competitive process to become grantees; (2) participate through the statewide administering agency in their state; or (3) adopt the program informally by using online materials and purchasing books with local or their own funds.
What support would directly selected library grantees receive?
Libraries selected through the competitive process were expected to receive twenty-five copies of the selected reading materials and a $2,500 stipend to support programming.
When were libraries anticipated to apply to become direct grantees?
Applications from libraries to become direct grantees were anticipated for January through March 2011.
When were programs expected to begin?
Programs were expected to begin in fall 2011.
When could libraries participate through statewide administering agencies?
Libraries could participate through the statewide administering agency in their state beginning in January 2012, using the hub and statewide structure established by the project.
Could libraries or community organizations participate without receiving grant funds?
Yes. Libraries and other community organizations could still adopt the program informally by accessing materials online and purchasing the books with their own or local funds.
Would resources be available online for people or organizations not directly funded?
Yes. The program aimed to make themes and resources available online so libraries, historical or cultural organizations, and individuals could explore the content even without receiving direct grant support.
Who was eligible to apply for the NEH award?
Eligible applicants included state, county, and local governments; special district governments; federally recognized tribal governments; nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status; and public, state controlled, and private institutions of higher education.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on October 12, 2010.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was November 10, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was December 10, 2010.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number was 20101110-BX.
Where could applicants find additional program details from NEH?
Additional details were provided by NEH, including the program page at http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/WTPCW150.html.
Who was the listed contact for access issues, and how could they be reached?
The contact listed for access issues was Patti Van Tuyl at NEH We the People. Phone: 202-606-8299. Email: wethepeople@neh.gov.
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