Opportunity Information: Apply for 20110405 LJ
Apply for 20110405 LJ
- 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 King James Bible" 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, 2011 and posted on Feb 4, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 5, 2011. (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.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 50 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments Special district governments County governments Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
- Applications are invited from U.S. public, academic, and special libraries with IRS 501(c)(3) tax exempt status, as well as from state and local governmental agencies and federally recognized Indian tribal governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) offered this Small Grants to Libraries opportunity to help libraries host a traveling humanities exhibition and related public programs focused on the King James Bible. Titled "Manifold Greatness: The Creation and Afterlife of the King James Bible," the project was designed to bring high-quality, accessible humanities content to communities across the United States through library-based programming. The exhibition explores how the King James Bible was produced, why it became so influential, and how its language and ideas have continued to shape culture, literature, and public life in England and the United States up to the present day. The timing of the program was tied to the 400th anniversary of the Bible's first printing in 1611, using that milestone to spark public engagement with history, religion, literature, translation, and cultural memory.
A key element of the program is its emphasis on the King James Bible as a shared cultural touchstone whose influence extends well beyond church settings. The description highlights, as one example, how the language of the King James tradition echoes in American civic rhetoric, including Martin Luther King, Jr.'s famous "justice rolls down like waters" phrase at the 1963 March on Washington (rooted in the prophet Amos and closely aligned with the King James wording heard for centuries). This kind of example signals the broader humanities purpose of the exhibition: it is not only about the text itself, but also about how its phrasing and narratives have circulated through speeches, memorials, literature, and everyday expressions, shaping public discourse and artistic choices in ways many audiences may recognize even if they are not religious readers.
The project was a major collaboration among prominent cultural and scholarly institutions: NEH, the Folger Shakespeare Library, the Harry Ransom Center at the University of Texas, the Bodleian Library at Oxford University, and the American Library Association (ALA) Public Programs Office. The traveling exhibition was adapted from a larger exhibition originally developed by the Folger and the Bodleian, and the national tour itself was funded through a major NEH grant to the Folger Shakespeare Library. Through the Small Grants to Libraries mechanism, local libraries could participate by hosting the exhibition and creating accompanying public humanities activities, such as lectures, reading and discussion programs, or other community events that interpret the exhibition themes for local audiences.
In practical terms, the opportunity was a discretionary grant under the humanities public programs category (CFDA 45.164, Promotion of the Humanities: Public Programs). NEH anticipated making about 50 awards. Individual awards were small, with a maximum (award ceiling) of $2,500 and no stated minimum (award floor of $0). Importantly, there was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which lowers the barrier to entry for smaller libraries and local governmental partners that may not have extra funds available for matching contributions.
Eligibility was broad but still targeted to library and public-sector hosts. Applications were invited from U.S. public, academic, and special libraries that have IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, as well as state and local governmental agencies and federally recognized Indian tribal governments. The listing also notes categories such as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and multiple levels of government (state, county, city or township, special district), reflecting that libraries can be housed within many different governance and institutional structures.
Key dates and identifiers show that this was a time-limited 2011 opportunity tied to the anniversary year. The funding opportunity number was 20110405 LJ. It was posted February 4, 2011, with an application closing date of April 5, 2011, and an archive date of May 5, 2011. The administering agency was the National Endowment for the Humanities, Division of Public Programs. Applicants needing help were directed to NEH Public Programs staff in Washington, D.C., with a phone number and email (publicpgms@neh.gov), and additional program guidance was provided through an NEH webpage link.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this NEH "Small Grants to Libraries" opportunity?
This opportunity is a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) discretionary grant designed to help libraries host a traveling humanities exhibition and related public programs. The exhibition is titled Manifold Greatness: The Creation and Afterlife of the King James Bible, and it is intended to bring accessible, high-quality humanities content to communities across the United States through library-based programming.
What is the traveling exhibition called?
The exhibition is titled Manifold Greatness: The Creation and Afterlife of the King James Bible.
What topics does the exhibition explore?
The exhibition focuses on how the King James Bible was produced, why it became influential, and how its language and ideas continued to shape culture, literature, and public life in England and the United States up to the present day. It is framed as a humanities project engaging history, religion, literature, translation, and cultural memory.
Is the program only meant for religious audiences or church settings?
No. A key emphasis is the King James Bible as a shared cultural touchstone whose influence extends well beyond church settings. The description highlights how its language and narratives show up in speeches, memorials, literature, and everyday expressions, shaping public discourse and artistic choices even for audiences who are not religious readers.
What is an example of the King James Bible's cultural influence mentioned in the description?
The description points to American civic rhetoric, including Martin Luther King, Jr.'s use of the phrase "justice rolls down like waters" at the 1963 March on Washington, rooted in the prophet Amos and closely aligned with King James wording that had been heard for centuries.
Why was the timing tied to the year 2011?
The program was tied to the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible's first printing in 1611. That milestone was used to spark public engagement with humanities themes connected to the text and its afterlife.
Who collaborated on this project?
The project was a major collaboration involving the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), the Folger Shakespeare Library, the Harry Ransom Center at the University of Texas, the Bodleian Library at Oxford University, and the American Library Association (ALA) Public Programs Office.
Where did the traveling exhibition come from originally?
The traveling exhibition was adapted from a larger exhibition originally developed by the Folger Shakespeare Library and the Bodleian Library.
Who funded the national tour of the exhibition?
The national tour was funded through a major NEH grant to the Folger Shakespeare Library.
What does the "Small Grants to Libraries" funding support?
Through the Small Grants to Libraries mechanism, local libraries could participate by hosting the exhibition and creating accompanying public humanities activities. Examples named in the description include lectures, reading and discussion programs, and other community events that interpret the exhibition themes for local audiences.
What federal program category does this grant fall under?
It is described as a discretionary grant under the humanities public programs category: CFDA 45.164, Promotion of the Humanities: Public Programs.
How many awards did NEH anticipate making?
NEH anticipated making about 50 awards.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling (maximum) was $2,500.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No minimum was stated. The listing indicates an award floor of $0.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity explicitly states there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Applications were invited from U.S. public, academic, and special libraries with IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, as well as state and local governmental agencies and federally recognized Indian tribal governments.
Does the eligibility list include colleges and universities?
Yes. The listing notes categories including public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education, reflecting that libraries may be housed within higher education institutions.
Does the eligibility list include multiple levels of government?
Yes. The listing references multiple government categories, including state government, county government, city or township government, and special district governments, as well as federally recognized Indian tribal governments.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number was 20110405 LJ.
When was the opportunity posted?
It was posted on February 4, 2011.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was April 5, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was May 5, 2011.
Which NEH office administered this opportunity?
The administering agency was the National Endowment for the Humanities, Division of Public Programs.
Who should applicants contact for help, based on the listing?
Applicants needing help were directed to NEH Public Programs staff in Washington, D.C., and were provided a contact email address: publicpgms@neh.gov (and a phone number in the listing).
Was additional guidance available online?
Yes. The listing indicates that additional program guidance was provided through an NEH webpage link.
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