The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Public Programs offers the Short Documentaries grant. This grant supports documentary films (up to 30 minutes) engaging audiences with humanities ideas, extending scholarship to new audiences. Proposals must be grounded in humanities scholarship, covering single or thematically-related films on significant figures, events, or ideas. Films require regional or national distribution via broadcast, festivals, or online platforms. A key purpose is aligning the subject with ‘A More Perfect Union,’ NEH’s special initiative for civic education and the nation’s 250th Anniversary.
Opportunity ID: 327843
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 20200812-TT |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Short Documentaries |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Humanities |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 9 |
| Assistance Listings: | 45.164 — Promotion of the Humanities Public Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 25, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 09, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 06, 2021 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 06, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments City or township governments Special district governments State governments Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Endowment for the Humanities |
| Description: | The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Public Programs is currently accepting proposals for the Short Documentaries program. The purpose of the program is to support documentary films up to 30 minutes that engage audiences with humanities ideas in appealing ways. The program aims to extend the humanities to new audiences through the medium of short documentary films. Films must be grounded in humanities scholarship. The Short Documentaries program can support single films or a series of thematically-related short films addressing significant figures, events, or ideas. The proposed film(s) must be intended for regional or national distribution, via broadcast, festivals, and/or online distribution. The subject of the film(s) must be related to “A More Perfect Union”: NEH Special Initiative Advancing Civic Education and Commemorating the Nation’s 250th Anniversary.
NOTE: This funding opportunity includes two application deadlines: August 12, 2020 and January 6, 2021. Please select the appropriate application package under the “Package” tab. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.neh.gov/grants/listing/short-documentaries |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Division of Public Programs
National Endowment for the Humanities 400 Seventh Street, SW Washington, DC 20506 202-606-8269 publicpgms@neh.gov Email:publicpgms@neh.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Clarification that this opportunity includes two application deadlines. | Jul 09, 2020 | |
| Jun 25, 2020 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 20200812-TT |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Short Documentaries |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Humanities |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 9 |
| Assistance Listings: | 45.164 — Promotion of the Humanities Public Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 25, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 09, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 06, 2021 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 06, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments City or township governments Special district governments State governments Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Endowment for the Humanities |
| Description: | The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Public Programs is currently accepting proposals for the Short Documentaries program. The purpose of the program is to support documentary films up to 30 minutes that engage audiences with humanities ideas in appealing ways. The program aims to extend the humanities to new audiences through the medium of short documentary films. Films must be grounded in humanities scholarship. The Short Documentaries program can support single films or a series of thematically-related short films addressing significant figures, events, or ideas. The proposed film(s) must be intended for regional or national distribution, via broadcast, festivals, and/or online distribution. The subject of the film(s) must be related to “A More Perfect Union”: NEH Special Initiative Advancing Civic Education and Commemorating the Nation’s 250th Anniversary.
NOTE: This funding opportunity includes two application deadlines: August 12, 2020 and January 6, 2021. Please select the appropriate application package under the “Package” tab. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.neh.gov/grants/listing/short-documentaries |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Division of Public Programs
National Endowment for the Humanities 400 Seventh Street, SW Washington, DC 20506 202-606-8269 publicpgms@neh.gov Email:publicpgms@neh.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 20200812-TT |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Short Documentaries |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Humanities |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 9 |
| Assistance Listings: | 45.164 — Promotion of the Humanities Public Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 25, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 25, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 06, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments City or township governments Private institutions of higher education State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Endowment for the Humanities |
| Description: | The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Public Programs is currently accepting proposals for the Short Documentaries program. The purpose of the program is to support documentary films up to 30 minutes that engage audiences with humanities ideas in appealing ways. The program aims to extend the humanities to new audiences through the medium of short documentary films. Films must be grounded in humanities scholarship. The Short Documentaries program can support single films or a series of thematically-related short films addressing significant figures, events, or ideas. The proposed film(s) must be intended for regional or national distribution, via broadcast, festivals, and/or online distribution. The subject of the film(s) must be related to “A More Perfect Union”: NEH Special Initiative Advancing Civic Education and Commemorating the Nation’s 250th Anniversary. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.neh.gov/grants/listing/short-documentaries |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Division of Public Programs
National Endowment for the Humanities 400 Seventh Street, SW Washington, DC 20506 202-606-8269 publicpgms@neh.gov Email:publicpgms@neh.gov |
Related Documents
There are no related documents on this grant.
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Division of Public Programs National Endowment for the Humanities 400 Seventh Street, SW Washington, DC 20506 202-606-8269 publicpgms@neh.gov Email: publicpgms@neh.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.164 | TT82020 | Short Documentaries | PKG00262336 | Jun 25, 2020 | Aug 12, 2020 | View |
| 45.164 | TT12021 | Short Documentaries | PKG00262337 | Aug 13, 2020 | Jan 06, 2021 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
327843 SF424_Short_1_1-1.1.pdf
327843 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
327843 RR_Budget10_1_4-1.4.pdf
327843 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
327843 SupplementaryCoverSheetforNEHGrantPrograms_3_0-3.0.pdf
327843 NEH_Labor_Standards-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
327843 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
327843 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
Package 2
Mandatory forms
327843 SF424_Short_1_1-1.1.pdf
327843 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
327843 RR_Budget10_1_4-1.4.pdf
327843 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
327843 SupplementaryCoverSheetforNEHGrantPrograms_3_0-3.0.pdf
327843 NEH_Labor_Standards-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
327843 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
327843 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
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