The Division of Public Programs is offering a grant through its ‘Bridging Cultures through Film: International Topics’ program. This grant is designed to support documentary films that delve into international and transnational themes within the humanities. The primary goal is to foster Americans’ engagement with diverse global cultures and the wider world by exploring countries and societies outside the United States. Proposed documentaries must be deeply analytical and firmly grounded in humanities scholarship. The program encourages filmmakers to utilize innovative nonfiction storytelling techniques, presenting multiple points of view in creative formats. Films can range from a standard thirty-minute broadcast length to a feature-length documentary.
Opportunity ID: 161913
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 20120627-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: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 45.164 — Promotion of the Humanities_Public Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 05, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 27, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 27, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 27, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $800,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments County governments Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education 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 documentary films that examine international and transnational themes in the humanities. 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 should range in length from a standard broadcast length of thirty minutes to a feature-length documentary. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.neh.gov/grants/public/bridging-cultures-through-film-international-topics |
| 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 Washington, DC 20506 202-606-8269 Email:publicpgms@neh.gov |
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Division of Public Programs National Endowment for the Humanities 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Room 426 Washington, DC 20506 202-606-8269 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 | PKG00114090 | Apr 10, 2012 | Jun 27, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
161913 SF424_Short_1_1-1.1.pdf
161913 SupplementaryCoverSheetforNEHGrantPrograms-1.0.pdf
161913 PerformanceSite_1_4-1.4.pdf
161913 Attachments-1.0.pdf