The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has recently unveiled its new grant initiative titled “Spotlight on Humanities in Higher Education.” This discretionary grant, bearing the opportunity number 20241001-ASA-ASB, aims to foster small-scale projects that cater to underserved populations. By emphasizing the teaching and study of humanities at small and medium-sized academic institutions, the program seeks to allocate a whopping total of $1,000,000 in funding for the fiscal year 2025. As outlined by the NEH, eligible applicants range from Native American tribal governments to private institutions of higher education. With an estimated 25 awards on offer, the program has sparked considerable interest among educational entities.
Opportunity ID: 350805
General Information
- Document Type: Grants Notice
- Opportunity Number: 20241001-ASA-ASB
- Opportunity Title: Spotlight on Humanities in Higher Education
- Opportunity Category: Discretionary
- Funding Instrument Type: Grant
- Category of Funding Activity: Humanities (see "Cultural Affairs" in CFDA)
- Expected Number of Awards: 25
- CFDA Number(s): 45.162 -- Promotion of the Humanities Teaching and Learning Resources and Curriculum Development
- Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
- Version: Forecast 1
- Forecasted Date: Oct 31, 2023
- Last Updated Date: Oct 31, 2023
- Estimated Post Date: Jul 1, 2024
- Estimated Application Due Date: Oct 1, 2024
- Estimated Award Date: Apr 30, 2025
- Estimated Project Start Date: Jun 1, 2025
- Fiscal Year: 2025
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $ 1,000,000
- Award Ceiling: $ 60,000
- Award Floor: $ 1
Eligibility
- Eligible Applicants:
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Special district governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Additional Information on Eligibility: See C. in the Notice of Funding Opportunity for more information.
Additional Information
- Agency Name: National Endowment for the Humanities
- Description: This program supports the exploration and development of small projects that would benefit underserved populations through the teaching and study of the humanities at small and medium-sized colleges and universities.
- Link to Additional Information: https://www.neh.gov/program/spotlight-humanities-higher-education
- Grantor Contact Information: Division of Education, National Endowment for the Humanities, 400 Seventh Street, SW, Washington, DC 20506, 202-606-2324, spotlight@neh.gov