The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), through its Office of Digital Humanities and Division of Research Programs, is offering the Fellowships Open Book Program grant. This initiative aims to award publishers a $5,500 grant to release open access digital editions of books. The underlying research for these books must have been funded by specific NEH programs, such as Fellowships, Summer Stipends, or awards for faculty at various institutions. Each awarded e-book will be released under a Creative Commons license, making them free for anyone to download. Eligible books include forthcoming titles or those first released during or after calendar year 2015, including reissued or new editions. This grant empowers wider dissemination of humanities scholarship.
Opportunity ID: 336590
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 20220315-DR |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fellowships Open Book Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Humanities |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 45 |
| Assistance Listings: | 45.169 — Promotion of the Humanities Office of Digital Humanities |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 17, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 26, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 15, 2022 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 15, 2022 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $450,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,500 |
| Award Floor: | $5,500 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility is limited to publishers who have published during or after 2015 (or will publish within the period of performance) a book whose research was supported by an NEH fellowship, including books that were reissued or published in new editions during this period. See C. Eligibility Information in the Notice of Funding Opportunity for additional information. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Endowment for the Humanities |
| Description: | The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Office of Digital Humanities, in partnership with the NEH Division of Research Programs, is accepting applications for the Fellowships Open Book Program. This limited competition aims to award publishers a $5,500 grant to release open access digital editions of books whose underlying research was funded by one of the following NEH programs: Fellowships; NEH-Mellon Fellowships for Digital Publication; Awards for Faculty at Hispanic-Serving Institutions; Awards for Faculty at Historically Black Colleges and Universities; Awards for Faculty at Tribal Colleges and Universities; Summer Stipends; Fellowships for Advanced Social Science Research on Japan; or Public Scholars. Each e-book will be released under a Creative Commons license, making those books free for anyone to download. The book could be a forthcoming title (to be open access upon first release) or it could be a book that was first released at any time during or after calendar year 2015. NEH-supported books that were reissued or published in new editions during this period are also permitted. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.neh.gov/grants/odh/FOBP |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Office of Digital Humanities
National Endowment for the Humanities 400 Seventh Street, SW Washington, DC 20506 odh@neh.gov Email:odh@neh.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis modified on 5/26/2022 | May 26, 2022 | |
| Nov 17, 2021 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 20220315-DR |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fellowships Open Book Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Humanities |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 45 |
| Assistance Listings: | 45.169 — Promotion of the Humanities Office of Digital Humanities |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 17, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 26, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 15, 2022 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 15, 2022 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $450,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,500 |
| Award Floor: | $5,500 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility is limited to publishers who have published during or after 2015 (or will publish within the period of performance) a book whose research was supported by an NEH fellowship, including books that were reissued or published in new editions during this period. See C. Eligibility Information in the Notice of Funding Opportunity for additional information. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Endowment for the Humanities |
| Description: | The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Office of Digital Humanities, in partnership with the NEH Division of Research Programs, is accepting applications for the Fellowships Open Book Program. This limited competition aims to award publishers a $5,500 grant to release open access digital editions of books whose underlying research was funded by one of the following NEH programs: Fellowships; NEH-Mellon Fellowships for Digital Publication; Awards for Faculty at Hispanic-Serving Institutions; Awards for Faculty at Historically Black Colleges and Universities; Awards for Faculty at Tribal Colleges and Universities; Summer Stipends; Fellowships for Advanced Social Science Research on Japan; or Public Scholars. Each e-book will be released under a Creative Commons license, making those books free for anyone to download. The book could be a forthcoming title (to be open access upon first release) or it could be a book that was first released at any time during or after calendar year 2015. NEH-supported books that were reissued or published in new editions during this period are also permitted. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.neh.gov/grants/odh/FOBP |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Office of Digital Humanities
National Endowment for the Humanities 400 Seventh Street, SW Washington, DC 20506 odh@neh.gov Email:odh@neh.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 20220315-DR |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fellowships Open Book Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Humanities |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 45 |
| Assistance Listings: | 45.169 — Promotion of the Humanities Office of Digital Humanities |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 17, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 17, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 15, 2022 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $450,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,500 |
| Award Floor: | $5,500 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility is limited to publishers who have published during or after 2015 (or will publish within the period of performance) a book whose research was supported by an NEH fellowship, including books that were reissued or published in new editions during this period. See C. Eligibility Information in the Notice of Funding Opportunity for additional information. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Endowment for the Humanities |
| Description: | The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Office of Digital Humanities, in partnership with the NEH Division of Research Programs, is accepting applications for the Fellowships Open Book Program. This limited competition aims to award publishers a $5,500 grant to release open access digital editions of books whose underlying research was funded by one of the following NEH programs: Fellowships; NEH-Mellon Fellowships for Digital Publication; Awards for Faculty at Hispanic-Serving Institutions; Awards for Faculty at Historically Black Colleges and Universities; Awards for Faculty at Tribal Colleges and Universities; Summer Stipends; Fellowships for Advanced Social Science Research on Japan; or Public Scholars. Each e-book will be released under a Creative Commons license, making those books free for anyone to download. The book could be a forthcoming title (to be open access upon first release) or it could be a book that was first released at any time during or after calendar year 2015. NEH-supported books that were reissued or published in new editions during this period are also permitted. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.neh.gov/grants/odh/FOBP |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Office of Digital Humanities
National Endowment for the Humanities 400 Seventh Street, SW Washington, DC 20506 odh@neh.gov Email:odh@neh.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 336590 Full Announcement-20220315-DR-NOFO -> FOBP NOFO 2022 20220315-DR.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Office of Digital Humanities National Endowment for the Humanities 400 Seventh Street, SW Washington, DC 20506 odh@neh.gov Email: odh@neh.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.169 | DR32022 | Fellowships Open Book Program | PKG00270354 | Nov 17, 2021 | Mar 15, 2022 | View |
| 45.169 | DR72022 | Fellowships Open Book Program | PKG00270355 | Mar 16, 2022 | Jul 15, 2022 | View |
| 45.169 | DR112022 | Fellowships Open Book Program | PKG00270356 | Jul 16, 2022 | Nov 15, 2022 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
336590 SF424_Short_3_0-3.0.pdf
336590 SupplementaryCoverSheetforNEHGrantPrograms_3_0-3.0.pdf
336590 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
336590 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
Package 2
Mandatory forms
336590 SF424_Short_3_0-3.0.pdf
336590 SupplementaryCoverSheetforNEHGrantPrograms_3_0-3.0.pdf
336590 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
336590 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
Package 3
Mandatory forms
336590 SF424_Short_3_0-3.0.pdf
336590 SupplementaryCoverSheetforNEHGrantPrograms_3_0-3.0.pdf
336590 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
336590 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf