Opportunity Information: Apply for 20100730 LA
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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 Louisa May Alcott, The Woman Behind Little Women" 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 May 13, 2010 and posted on May 13, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 30, 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 $2,500.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 30 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments State governments Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township 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 humanities-focused public programs tied to the traveling exhibition and outreach initiative, "Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women." The goal of the program was to bring high-quality humanities content into communities through libraries, using exhibits and related events that encourage public learning and discussion about American history, culture, and ideas. This particular set of library outreach programs was developed in collaboration with the American Library Association (ALA) and Nancy Porter and Harriet Reisen (Filmmakers Collaborative), and it was supported through a larger NEH award to the ALA Public Programs Office, which then enabled smaller awards to individual libraries and eligible public entities.
The theme centers on Louisa May Alcott, with programming designed to go beyond the popularity of "Little Women" and explore Alcott's life, historical context, and cultural impact. Because the outreach programs were designated as part of NEH's "We the People" initiative, the programming emphasis also aligned with broader national themes: examining significant events and ideas in U.S. history and culture and strengthening public understanding of the principles and experiences that have shaped America. In practice, a participating library would typically use the grant to support locally hosted humanities activities connected to the exhibit and its interpretive materials, such as public talks, facilitated discussions, reading programs, film screenings, or related educational events that place Alcott and her work in a wider historical and social framework.
Administratively, this was a discretionary grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 20100730-LA) under CFDA 45.164, Promotion of the Humanities: Public Programs. NEH anticipated making about 30 awards. Individual awards were small, with a maximum (ceiling) of $2,500 and no stated minimum (floor of $0), and there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which made it easier for smaller or resource-limited libraries and local government entities to participate. The eligible applicant list was broad and geared toward public-serving institutions and organizations, including nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), and units of government such as county, state, city/township, and special district governments, as well as federally recognized Native American tribal governments.
Key dates show this opportunity was posted and created on May 13, 2010, with an application deadline of July 30, 2010, and it was later archived on August 29, 2010. For applicants at the time, additional guidance and application details were provided through the NEH website, and NEH's Division of Public Programs served as the contact point for access issues and questions, reachable by phone at 202-606-8269 or by email at Publicpgms@neh.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the NEH Small Grants to Libraries opportunity?
This was a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) discretionary grant opportunity that provided small awards to help libraries host humanities-focused public programs connected to the traveling exhibition and outreach initiative, "Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women."
What was the purpose of this grant program?
The purpose was to bring high-quality humanities content into communities through libraries by supporting public learning and discussion about American history, culture, and ideas. Programs were designed to use the exhibition and related events to encourage community engagement and humanities-based interpretation.
What exhibition or theme did the funded programs need to be tied to?
Funded activities were tied to "Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women," a traveling exhibition and outreach initiative focused on Louisa May Alcott, her life, her historical context, and her cultural impact.
Was the programming only about the novel "Little Women"?
No. The programming was intended to go beyond the popularity of "Little Women" and explore Alcott's broader life story, the historical moment she lived in, and her place in American culture.
What kinds of activities could a library typically support with this grant?
Participating libraries would typically use the grant to support locally hosted humanities activities connected to the exhibition and its interpretive materials. Examples mentioned include public talks, facilitated discussions, reading programs, film screenings, and related educational events that place Alcott and her work in a wider historical and social framework.
How did the NEH "We the People" initiative relate to this opportunity?
This outreach program was designated as part of NEH's "We the People" initiative. As a result, funded programming emphasized examining significant events and ideas in U.S. history and culture and strengthening public understanding of the principles and experiences that have shaped America.
Who developed the library outreach programs for this exhibition?
The outreach programs were developed in collaboration with the American Library Association (ALA) and Nancy Porter and Harriet Reisen (Filmmakers Collaborative).
How was this grant program administered (how did funds reach individual libraries)?
The program was supported through a larger NEH award to the ALA Public Programs Office, which then enabled smaller awards to individual libraries and eligible public entities.
What was the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number was 20100730-LA.
What CFDA program did this opportunity fall under?
This opportunity was listed under CFDA 45.164, Promotion of the Humanities: Public Programs.
How many awards did NEH anticipate making?
NEH anticipated making about 30 awards.
What was the maximum award amount?
The maximum (ceiling) award amount was $2,500.
Was there a minimum award amount?
No minimum (floor) amount was stated; the floor was listed as $0.
Was cost sharing or a match required?
No. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which lowered barriers for smaller or resource-limited libraries and local government entities.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and aimed at public-serving institutions and organizations. Eligible applicants included nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) and units of government such as county, state, city/township, and special district governments, as well as federally recognized Native American tribal governments.
Were institutions of higher education eligible as nonprofit applicants?
No. The eligible nonprofit category explicitly excluded institutions of higher education.
What were the key dates for this opportunity?
The opportunity was created and posted on May 13, 2010. The application deadline was July 30, 2010. The opportunity was later archived on August 29, 2010.
Where were application details and guidance provided?
At the time, additional guidance and application details were provided through the NEH website.
Who could applicants contact with questions or access issues?
NEH's Division of Public Programs was the contact point for access issues and questions.
What phone number and email were provided for the NEH contact?
Phone: 202-606-8269. Email: Publicpgms@neh.gov.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. Based on the dates provided, the application deadline passed on July 30, 2010 and the opportunity was archived on August 29, 2010.
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