Opportunity Information: Apply for 20090303 FS
Apply for 20090303 FS
- The National Endowment for the Humanities in the humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Summer Seminars and Institutes" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 45.163 Promotion of the HumanitiesProfessional Development.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 23, 2008 and posted on Dec 23, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 3, 2009. (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 $200,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts Private institutions of higher education City or township governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Summer Seminars and Institutes grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 20090303 FS) is a discretionary grant program offered by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to support national faculty development programs in the humanities. The core purpose is to strengthen teaching and scholarship by funding intensive, structured learning experiences for two main audiences: K-12 school teachers and college or university faculty. These projects are designed as either seminars or institutes, with an emphasis on deep engagement with a humanities topic rather than brief overviews or survey-style training.
Programs funded under this opportunity can run for a minimum of two weeks and up to six weeks. NEH signals that the length should be chosen to fit the topic and should be long enough to allow full and thorough treatment, meaning applicants are expected to design schedules, readings, discussions, and related activities that provide sustained intellectual work and meaningful outcomes for participants. In practical terms, the funding supports the development and delivery of a coherent national program that brings educators together around humanities content and methods, typically guided by scholars and anchored in significant texts, historical questions, cultural materials, or interpretive approaches.
Awards range from an award floor of $45,000 to an award ceiling of $200,000. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which can reduce barriers for organizations that may not have access to significant non-federal cash or in-kind contributions. The underlying federal assistance listing tied to the program is CFDA 45.163, Promotion of the Humanities - Professional Development, reflecting the program's focus on educator learning and the broader public value of humanities education.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of public, educational, and nonprofit organizations. Eligible applicants include state, county, city or township governments, and special district governments; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education). This range means the program can be hosted by colleges and universities, school systems, cultural and educational nonprofits, and governmental entities, as long as the proposal aligns with NEH expectations for national-level faculty development in the humanities.
Key dates for this specific announcement show it was posted and created on December 23, 2008, with an application deadline (original and current closing date) of March 3, 2009, and an archive date of April 2, 2009. While those dates indicate this particular notice is historical, the program title and framework are tied to NEH's established seminars and institutes guidelines, which are referenced through the provided information link.
For additional details and full guidelines, the announcement points to NEH's program page at http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/seminars.html. Applicants or interested parties who have trouble accessing the announcement electronically are directed to contact the NEH Division of Education Programs by phone at 202-606-8463 or by email at sem-inst@neh.gov.
Summer Seminars and Institutes (NEH) - FAQs
What is the Summer Seminars and Institutes grant opportunity?
The Summer Seminars and Institutes opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 20090303 FS) is a discretionary grant program from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). It supports national faculty development programs in the humanities through intensive, structured learning experiences.
What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The core purpose is to strengthen teaching and scholarship in the humanities by funding in-depth seminars or institutes. NEH emphasizes sustained engagement with a humanities topic rather than brief overviews or survey-style training.
Who are the intended participants or audiences for funded projects?
Projects are designed for two primary audiences: K-12 school teachers and college or university faculty.
What types of projects does NEH fund under this opportunity?
NEH funds projects designed as either seminars or institutes. These projects are expected to be intensive and structured, bringing educators together for deep study of humanities content and methods.
How long can a seminar or institute run?
Funded programs can run for a minimum of two weeks and up to six weeks. NEH indicates the length should fit the topic and be long enough for full and thorough treatment.
What does NEH mean by "intensive, structured learning experiences"?
Based on the opportunity description, NEH expects applicants to design coherent programs with schedules, readings, discussions, and related activities that support sustained intellectual work and meaningful outcomes for participants.
What kinds of humanities content might be central to a project?
Programs are typically guided by scholars and anchored in significant texts, historical questions, cultural materials, or interpretive approaches, with a focus on humanities content and methods.
Is the focus on national-level programming or local professional development?
This opportunity supports national faculty development programs in the humanities, meaning proposals should align with NEH expectations for a coherent national program rather than a purely local effort.
How much funding is available?
Awards range from $45,000 (award floor) to $200,000 (award ceiling).
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the CFDA (Federal Assistance Listing) number associated with this program?
The listing associated with the program is CFDA 45.163, Promotion of the Humanities - Professional Development.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes a broad set of public, educational, and nonprofit entities, including:
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
Can colleges and universities apply?
Yes. Both public/state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible applicants.
Can school districts apply?
Yes. Independent school districts are listed among eligible applicants.
Can nonprofits apply?
Yes. Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) are listed as eligible.
Can governmental entities apply?
Yes. State, county, city/township, and special district governments are included as eligible applicants.
Are federally recognized tribal governments eligible?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments are included as eligible applicants.
What are the key dates for the specific announcement described?
The notice was posted/created on December 23, 2008. The application deadline (original and current closing date) was March 3, 2009. The archive date was April 2, 2009.
Is this specific announcement current or historical?
The dates provided indicate this specific notice is historical (with a 2009 deadline and a 2009 archive date), even though it relates to NEH's established Summer Seminars and Institutes program framework.
Where can applicants find the full guidelines referenced by the announcement?
The announcement points to NEH's program page at: http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/seminars.html
Who should be contacted if someone cannot access the announcement electronically?
Interested parties are directed to contact the NEH Division of Education Programs by phone at 202-606-8463 or by email at sem-inst@neh.gov.
Which NEH office is associated with this opportunity based on the contact information?
The contact listed is the NEH Division of Education Programs.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 20090303 FS.
What does NEH emphasize about the design and content of these projects?
NEH emphasizes depth over breadth. Projects should be designed for deep engagement with a humanities topic, supported by sustained reading, discussion, and structured activities over multiple weeks.
What practical activities does the funding support?
Based on the description, funding supports the development and delivery of a coherent program that convenes educators for structured humanities learning, typically guided by scholars and organized around a focused topic and shared materials.
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