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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 Pride and Passion" 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: Pride and Passion is a discretionary federal grant opportunity from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) designed to help libraries bring high-quality humanities programming to their communities. The focus of this particular round is a traveling exhibition and related public programs titled "Pride and Passion: The African American Baseball Experience." The project is built around a well-known permanent exhibition of the same name at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, New York, and it is meant to help local libraries host programming that explores African American history through the lens of baseball and its wider cultural impact.
The opportunity is a collaboration among NEH, the American Library Association (ALA), and the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. NEH provided a major grant to ALA to fund the traveling exhibition and tour, and the small grants are intended to support libraries as they present the exhibition and organize associated events. In practice, that means funding can help a library turn the exhibition visit into a broader community experience, such as talks, panel discussions, reading and film series, book displays, community conversations, or other public humanities activities that deepen understanding of the historical themes raised by the exhibit.
This grant is part of NEH's "We the People" initiative, which supports projects that examine major events and themes in United States history and culture and that strengthen public knowledge about the principles and ideas that shape the nation. By centering African American baseball experiences, the program encourages libraries to highlight stories that connect sports to larger subjects like segregation and integration, community life, civic identity, cultural achievement, and the long struggle for equal opportunity. The intent is not just to display materials, but to foster informed discussion and learning in a public setting where a broad audience can participate.
Key administrative details are straightforward. The funding opportunity number is 20080404 LT, and the CFDA number listed is 45.164 (Promotion of the Humanities: Public Programs). Awards are small, with a ceiling of $2,500 and no stated minimum award floor beyond $0, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which lowers the barrier for participation by libraries and nonprofit partners. Eligible applicants are nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status that are not institutions of higher education. The announcement was posted February 1, 2008, with an application deadline of April 4, 2008, and an archive date of May 4, 2008.
For applicants or interested organizations, the full program guidance was provided through an NEH link (http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/SGLPrideAndPassion.html). NEH's Division of Public Programs served as the contact point for access issues or questions, with contact details including a Washington, D.C. mailing address, phone number (202-606-8269), and email (PublicPgms@neh.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is "Small Grants to Libraries: Pride and Passion"?
"Small Grants to Libraries: Pride and Passion" is a discretionary federal grant opportunity from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). It is designed to help libraries bring high-quality humanities programming to their communities in connection with a specific traveling exhibition and related public programs.
What is the focus of this grant round?
This round focuses on a traveling exhibition and related public programs titled "Pride and Passion: The African American Baseball Experience." The grant supports libraries in presenting the exhibition and organizing associated public humanities activities.
What is the "Pride and Passion: The African American Baseball Experience" exhibition?
The traveling exhibition is built around a well-known permanent exhibition of the same name at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, New York. It is intended to help libraries explore African American history through the lens of baseball and its broader cultural impact.
Who is involved in this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is a collaboration among NEH, the American Library Association (ALA), and the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. NEH provided a major grant to ALA to fund the traveling exhibition and tour, and the small grants are intended to support libraries hosting the exhibition and related programs.
What can grant funds be used for?
Grant funds are intended to help libraries turn the exhibition visit into broader community programming. Examples mentioned include talks, panel discussions, reading and film series, book displays, community conversations, and other public humanities activities that deepen understanding of the exhibit's historical themes.
Is the goal only to display the exhibition?
No. The intent is not just to display materials, but to foster informed discussion and learning through public programming where a broad audience can participate.
What humanities themes does the program encourage libraries to explore?
By centering African American baseball experiences, the program encourages libraries to highlight stories connecting sports to larger subjects such as segregation and integration, community life, civic identity, cultural achievement, and the long struggle for equal opportunity.
How does this grant relate to NEH's "We the People" initiative?
This grant is part of NEH's "We the People" initiative, which supports projects examining major events and themes in United States history and culture and strengthening public knowledge about the principles and ideas that shape the nation.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $2,500.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award floor is stated beyond $0.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed for this opportunity.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status that are not institutions of higher education.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is 20080404 LT.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number listed is 45.164 (Promotion of the Humanities: Public Programs).
When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted on February 1, 2008.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline is April 4, 2008.
What is the archive date?
The archive date is May 4, 2008.
Where can applicants find the full program guidance?
The full program guidance was provided through NEH at: http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/SGLPrideAndPassion.html
Who can be contacted with questions or access issues?
NEH's Division of Public Programs served as the contact point for access issues or questions.
What contact details are provided for NEH's Division of Public Programs?
Phone: 202-606-8269
Email: PublicPgms@neh.gov
Mailing address: Washington, D.C. (as listed under NEH Division of Public Programs in the opportunity details)
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