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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 "Small Grants to Libraries John Adams Unbound" 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 Feb 1, 2008 and posted on Feb 1, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 4, 2008. (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 $2,500.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
Small Grants to Libraries: John Adams Unbound is a discretionary grant opportunity from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) designed to help libraries host a traveling exhibition and related public programming. The core purpose of the program is to bring high-quality humanities content to communities nationwide through library-based events, exhibits, and educational activities. In this specific cycle, the featured exhibition is "John Adams Unbound," a project created in partnership with the Boston Public Library and the American Library Association (ALA). The traveling exhibition is rooted in a larger, earlier exhibition of the same name that was displayed at the Boston Public Library in Copley Square during 2006 and 2007, with additional background available at www.johnadamslibrary.org.
The opportunity supports local libraries and eligible nonprofit organizations in presenting the John Adams-focused exhibition and building public programs around it, such as lectures, discussions, reading groups, or other humanities-centered events that engage the public. The tour and the traveling exhibition itself were funded through a major NEH grant awarded to the Boston Public Library, and this small-grants program functions as a way to extend that national investment by helping host sites deliver meaningful programming for their own communities.
This grant is part of NEH's "We the People" initiative, which prioritizes projects that explore key events and themes in United States history and culture, and that deepen public understanding of the ideas and principles associated with American civic life. In practice, applicants would be aligning their local programming with that broader goal by using the John Adams exhibition as a foundation for public learning and conversation about early American history, political thought, and the historical context of the nation’s founding era.
Funding is provided as a grant with an award ceiling of $2,500 and no stated minimum award amount (award floor of $0). There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which can make the program more accessible for smaller organizations that may not have additional funds to contribute. The funding activity falls under the humanities category and is associated with CFDA number 45.164, Promotion of the Humanities - Public Programs.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). The opportunity was posted on February 1, 2008, with an application deadline of April 4, 2008, and an archive date of May 4, 2008. While these dates indicate the original cycle has closed, the listing provides a clear example of how NEH has structured small, targeted awards to help libraries host national-caliber humanities exhibitions and build community programming around them.
For official guidelines and details, the opportunity points to http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/SGLJohnAdams.html. Applicants or interested parties who have trouble accessing the announcement were directed to NEH’s Division of Public Programs, Room 426, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20506, phone 202-606-8269, email PublicPgms@neh.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is "Small Grants to Libraries: John Adams Unbound"?
"Small Grants to Libraries: John Adams Unbound" is a discretionary grant opportunity from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) that helps libraries host a traveling exhibition focused on John Adams and develop related public humanities programming for their communities.
What is the main goal of this grant opportunity?
The core purpose is to bring high-quality humanities content to communities nationwide through library-based exhibits, events, and educational activities built around the "John Adams Unbound" traveling exhibition.
What exhibition is supported in this cycle?
This cycle supports the traveling exhibition titled "John Adams Unbound."
Who created the "John Adams Unbound" exhibition?
The "John Adams Unbound" exhibition is a project created in partnership with the Boston Public Library and the American Library Association (ALA).
Is the traveling exhibition connected to an earlier exhibition?
Yes. The traveling exhibition is rooted in a larger, earlier exhibition of the same name that was displayed at the Boston Public Library in Copley Square during 2006 and 2007.
Where can people find additional background about the exhibition?
Additional background is available at www.johnadamslibrary.org.
What types of activities can the grant support at the local level?
The opportunity supports host sites in presenting the exhibition and building public programs around it, such as lectures, discussions, reading groups, and other humanities-centered events that engage the public.
How does this small-grants program relate to other NEH funding for the exhibition?
The tour and the traveling exhibition itself were funded through a major NEH grant awarded to the Boston Public Library. This small-grants program extends that national investment by helping host libraries and eligible nonprofits deliver meaningful local programming.
What NEH initiative is this grant part of?
This grant is part of NEH's "We the People" initiative.
What does the "We the People" initiative emphasize?
It prioritizes projects that explore key events and themes in United States history and culture, and that deepen public understanding of the ideas and principles associated with American civic life.
How should local programs align with the "We the People" initiative?
Applicants would align their programming by using the John Adams exhibition as a foundation for public learning and conversation about early American history, political thought, and the historical context of the nation’s founding era.
How much funding is available?
The award ceiling is $2,500. No minimum award amount is stated (award floor of $0).
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which can make the program more accessible for smaller organizations.
What is the funding category for this opportunity?
The funding activity falls under the humanities category.
What is the CFDA number associated with this grant?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 45.164, Promotion of the Humanities - Public Programs.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
Are colleges and universities eligible?
No. Institutions of higher education are excluded from eligibility, even if they are nonprofit.
What is the application deadline listed for this opportunity?
The application deadline listed is April 4, 2008.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on February 1, 2008.
What does the archive date mean for this listing?
The archive date is May 4, 2008, which indicates the original cycle is closed. The listing remains useful as an example of how NEH structured small, targeted awards to support libraries hosting a national traveling exhibition and related programming.
Where can applicants find the official guidelines?
The listing points to the official guidelines at http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/SGLJohnAdams.html.
Who should be contacted for help accessing the announcement or for questions?
Interested parties who have trouble accessing the announcement were directed to NEH's Division of Public Programs, Room 426, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20506. Phone: 202-606-8269. Email: PublicPgms@neh.gov.
Which NEH office is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity references NEH's Division of Public Programs as the point of contact for access issues or questions related to the announcement.
What kind of organizations does this opportunity aim to support?
It supports local libraries and eligible nonprofit organizations that want to host the traveling "John Adams Unbound" exhibition and offer humanities-based public programming around it.
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