Opportunity Information: Apply for 20100317 BC
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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 "We the People Project Grants for State Humanities Councils" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 3, 2009 and posted on Dec 3, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 17, 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 $410,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 56 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Only the 56 state humanities councils are eligible to apply. These councils are independent nonprofit organizations that operate in the United States, the U.S. territories, and Washington, DC. The 56 councils have been established in accordance with NEH s authorizing legislation.
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Opportunity Summary:
The We the People Project Grants for State Humanities Councils opportunity is a discretionary grant program from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) designed to help state and territorial humanities councils run public-facing humanities programs that deepen understanding of major events, ideas, and themes in American history and culture. The central purpose is to support projects that help people engage with the principles that define the United States, using the We the People initiative as the organizing framework. Councils are encouraged to approach this broadly and creatively, building either brand-new activities or strengthening and reframing existing council programs so they more directly address We the People themes and reach wider audiences.
Projects supported under this program are meant to be accessible and audience-oriented, often mixing multiple formats to reach people in different settings and through different learning styles. The announcement explicitly points to a wide range of eligible program types, including theme-based requests for proposals (RFPs) that re-grant funds or spur local programming, reading or film discussion series, public lectures, speakers bureau presentations, teacher institutes and professional development opportunities, temporary exhibitions, publications, media programs, and web-based resources and websites. The emphasis is on public humanities programming that can have broad reach across a state or territory, rather than narrow academic work, and on encouraging civic and historical understanding through humanities content.
Eligibility is limited to the 56 official state humanities councils, which are independent nonprofit organizations operating across the United States, U.S. territories, and Washington, DC, and established under NEH authorizing legislation. No other applicants are eligible. The opportunity anticipated making about 56 awards, aligning with the number of councils eligible to apply, and it did not require cost sharing or matching funds. The maximum award amount listed was $410,000, with no stated minimum award floor.
Key administrative details from the notice include the funding opportunity number 20100317-BC, with a posted date of December 3, 2009, and an application closing date of March 17, 2010 (the opportunity was later archived on April 16, 2010). The funding activity category is Humanities. Additional guidance and full program details were provided through NEH at the listed link (http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/wtpshc.html). For access issues or questions, the notice directed applicants to contact Edie Manza in the NEH Federal/State Partnership office by phone at 202-606-8254 or by email at fedstate@neh.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the We the People Project Grants for State Humanities Councils opportunity?
It is a discretionary grant program from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) designed to help state and territorial humanities councils run public-facing humanities programs that deepen understanding of major events, ideas, and themes in American history and culture, using the We the People initiative as the organizing framework.
What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The central purpose is to support projects that help people engage with the principles that define the United States, framed through We the People themes and presented through accessible, audience-oriented public humanities programming.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to the 56 official state humanities councils. These are independent nonprofit organizations operating across the United States, U.S. territories, and Washington, DC, and established under NEH authorizing legislation. No other applicants are eligible.
Are any organizations besides state humanities councils eligible?
No. The notice states that no other applicants are eligible beyond the 56 official state humanities councils.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The opportunity anticipated making about 56 awards, aligning with the number of councils eligible to apply.
What is the maximum award amount?
The maximum award amount listed in the notice was $410,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award floor was stated in the information provided.
Does the grant require cost sharing or matching funds?
No. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds.
What kinds of projects does the program support?
Supported projects are public-facing humanities programs intended to be accessible and audience-oriented, helping audiences engage with American history, culture, and civic principles through We the People themes.
Does NEH expect projects to be statewide or territory-wide in reach?
Yes. The emphasis is on public humanities programming that can have broad reach across a state or territory rather than narrow academic work.
Can councils propose brand-new programs, or only existing ones?
Councils are encouraged to approach this broadly and creatively by building brand-new activities or strengthening and reframing existing council programs so they more directly address We the People themes and reach wider audiences.
What formats or program types are eligible under this opportunity?
The announcement points to a wide range of eligible program types, including theme-based requests for proposals (RFPs) that re-grant funds or spur local programming, reading or film discussion series, public lectures, speakers bureau presentations, teacher institutes and professional development opportunities, temporary exhibitions, publications, media programs, and web-based resources and websites.
Can projects combine multiple formats (for example, discussions plus a website)?
Yes. Projects are described as often mixing multiple formats to reach people in different settings and through different learning styles.
Are re-granting or local pass-through programs allowed?
Yes. The notice explicitly includes theme-based requests for proposals (RFPs) that re-grant funds or spur local programming as an eligible program type.
Are teacher institutes and professional development activities included?
Yes. Teacher institutes and professional development opportunities are listed among eligible program types.
Are digital projects like websites and web-based resources eligible?
Yes. Web-based resources and websites are included among the eligible program types.
Is the program focused on academic research?
No. The emphasis is on public humanities programming and audience-oriented activities, rather than narrow academic work.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category listed is Humanities.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is 20100317-BC.
When was this opportunity posted, and what was the deadline?
The posted date was December 3, 2009, and the application closing date was March 17, 2010.
Was this opportunity archived?
Yes. The notice indicates the opportunity was later archived on April 16, 2010.
Where can applicants find the full program guidelines?
The notice directs applicants to NEH guidance at: http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/wtpshc.html
Who should be contacted for access issues or questions?
The notice directs applicants to contact Edie Manza in the NEH Federal/State Partnership office by phone at 202-606-8254 or by email at fedstate@neh.gov.
Which NEH office is associated with this opportunity?
The notice references the NEH Federal/State Partnership office as the contact point for questions and access issues.
What thematic framework should projects use?
Projects should use the We the People initiative as the organizing framework and focus on major events, ideas, and themes in American history and culture that encourage civic and historical understanding.
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