The Division of Public Programs is offering the “Bridging Cultures through Film: International Topics” grant to fund documentary film projects. This grant is specifically designed to support productions examining international and transnational themes within the humanities. Its core purpose is to spark American engagement with the broader world by exploring countries and cultures outside the United States. Proposed documentaries must be analytical, deeply grounded in humanities scholarship, and range from a broadcast-hour to a feature-length film. The program encourages innovative nonfiction storytelling presenting multiple points of view. Eligible topics include critical issues in ethics, religion, history viewed internationally, cross-border explorations, biographies of foreign figures, or detailed examinations of non-U.S. regions, countries, or communities.
Opportunity ID: 58501
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 20110105-TW |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Bridging Cultures Through Film |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Humanities |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 45.164 — Promotion of the Humanities_Public Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 19, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 16, 2010 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 05, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 05, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 04, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $800,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Endowment for the Humanities |
| Description: | The Bridging Cultures through Film: International Topics program supports projects that examine international and transnational themes in the humanities through documentary films. These projects are meant to spark AmericansÂ’ engagement with the broader world by exploring one or more countries and cultures outside of the United States. Proposed documentaries must be analytical and deeply grounded in humanities scholarship.The Division of Public Programs encourages the exploration of innovative nonfiction storytelling that presents multiple points of view in creative formats. The proposed film must range in length from a stand-alone broadcast hour to a feature-length documentary.We invite a wide range of approaches to international and transnational topics and themes, such asan examination of a critical issue in ethics, religion, or history, viewed through an international lens; an exploration of a topic that transcends a single nation-state, with the topic being explored across borders; a biography of a foreign leader, writer, artist, or historical figure; or an exploration of the history and culture(s) of a specific region, country, or community outside of the United States. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/BridgingCultures_Film.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Division of Public Programs
National Endowment for the Humanities 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Room 426 |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Corrected expected number of awards from 20 to 5. | Nov 16, 2010 | |
| Nov 16, 2010 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 20110105-TW |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Bridging Cultures Through Film |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Humanities |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 45.164 — Promotion of the Humanities_Public Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 19, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 16, 2010 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 05, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 05, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 04, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $800,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Endowment for the Humanities |
| Description: | The Bridging Cultures through Film: International Topics program supports projects that examine international and transnational themes in the humanities through documentary films. These projects are meant to spark AmericansÂ’ engagement with the broader world by exploring one or more countries and cultures outside of the United States. Proposed documentaries must be analytical and deeply grounded in humanities scholarship.The Division of Public Programs encourages the exploration of innovative nonfiction storytelling that presents multiple points of view in creative formats. The proposed film must range in length from a stand-alone broadcast hour to a feature-length documentary.We invite a wide range of approaches to international and transnational topics and themes, such asan examination of a critical issue in ethics, religion, or history, viewed through an international lens; an exploration of a topic that transcends a single nation-state, with the topic being explored across borders; a biography of a foreign leader, writer, artist, or historical figure; or an exploration of the history and culture(s) of a specific region, country, or community outside of the United States. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/BridgingCultures_Film.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Division of Public Programs
National Endowment for the Humanities 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Room 426 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 20110105-TW |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Bridging Cultures Through Film |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Humanities |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 45.164 — Promotion of the Humanities_Public Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 16, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 05, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 04, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $800,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | 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 City or township governments State governments Private institutions of higher education County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Endowment for the Humanities |
| Description: | The Bridging Cultures through Film: International Topics program supports projects that examine international and transnational themes in the humanities through documentary films. These projects are meant to spark AmericansÂ’ engagement with the broader world by exploring one or more countries and cultures outside of the United States. Proposed documentaries must be analytical and deeply grounded in humanities scholarship. The Division of Public Programs encourages the exploration of innovative nonfiction storytelling that presents multiple points of view in creative formats. The proposed film must range in length from a stand-alone broadcast hour to a feature-length documentary. We invite a wide range of approaches to international and transnational topics and themes, such as an examination of a critical issue in ethics, religion, or history, viewed through an international lens; |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/BridgingCultures_Film.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Division of Public Programs
National Endowment for the Humanities 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Room 426 |
Related Documents
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Division of Public Programs National Endowment for the Humanities 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Room 426 |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.164 | PKG00022016 | Oct 20, 2010 | Jan 05, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
58501 SF424_Short_1_1-1.1.pdf
58501 SupplementaryCoverSheetforNEHGrantPrograms-1.0.pdf
58501 PerformanceSite_1_4-1.4.pdf
58501 Attachments-1.0.pdf
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