Opportunity ID: 326458

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: 20200511-AH-GA-HC-RJ-PB
Funding Opportunity Title: NEH CARES: Cultural Organizations
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Humanities
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 600
Assistance Listings: 45.149 — Promotion of the Humanities Division of Preservation and Access
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 4
Posted Date: Apr 20, 2020
Last Updated Date: Apr 29, 2020
Original Closing Date for Applications: May 11, 2020
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 11, 2020
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding: $35,000,000
Award Ceiling: $300,000
Award Floor: $1

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: State governments
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Private institutions of higher education
Special district governments
City or township governments
County 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
Additional Information on Eligibility: See Section C of the notice of funding opportunity for additional eligibility information.

Additional Information

Agency Name: National Endowment for the Humanities
Description: The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act recognizes that the nonprofit humanities sector is an essential component of America’s economic and civic life. The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has received supplemental funding to provide emergency relief to institutions and organizations working in the humanities that have been affected by the coronavirus. In keeping with Congress’s intent in enacting the CARES Act, proposed short-term projects should emphasize retaining or hiring humanities staff.

NEH invites applications from eligible organizations seeking support for at-risk humanities positions and projects that have been impacted by the coronavirus. Through this funding opportunity, NEH will award grants to museums, libraries and archives, historic sites, independent research institutions, professional organizations, colleges and universities, and other cultural organizations across the country to help these entities continue to advance their mission during the interruption of their operations due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Link to Additional Information: https://www.neh.gov/program/neh-cares-cultural-organizations
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

For project focusing on education, contact the Division of Education Programs at education@neh.gov.

For projects focused on public programming, contact the Division of Public Programs at publicpgms@neh.gov.

For projects focusing on digital humanities, contact the Office of Digital Humanities at odh@neh.gov.

For projects focusing on scholarly research, contact the Division of Research Programs at research@neh.gov.

For projects focusing on preservation and access, contact the Division of Preservation and Access at preservation@neh.gov.
questions@neh.gov
Email:questions@neh.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
Clarified the award ceiling of $300,000 Apr 29, 2020
Clarified the award ceiling of $300,000 Apr 20, 2020
Clarified contact information and available funding. Apr 20, 2020
Apr 20, 2020

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: 20200511-AH-GA-HC-RJ-PB
Funding Opportunity Title: NEH CARES: Cultural Organizations
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Humanities
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 600
Assistance Listings: 45.149 — Promotion of the Humanities Division of Preservation and Access
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 4
Posted Date: Apr 20, 2020
Last Updated Date: Apr 29, 2020
Original Closing Date for Applications: May 11, 2020
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 11, 2020
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding: $35,000,000
Award Ceiling: $300,000
Award Floor: $1

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: State governments
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Private institutions of higher education
Special district governments
City or township governments
County 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
Additional Information on Eligibility: See Section C of the notice of funding opportunity for additional eligibility information.

Additional Information

Agency Name: National Endowment for the Humanities
Description: The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act recognizes that the nonprofit humanities sector is an essential component of America’s economic and civic life. The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has received supplemental funding to provide emergency relief to institutions and organizations working in the humanities that have been affected by the coronavirus. In keeping with Congress’s intent in enacting the CARES Act, proposed short-term projects should emphasize retaining or hiring humanities staff.

NEH invites applications from eligible organizations seeking support for at-risk humanities positions and projects that have been impacted by the coronavirus. Through this funding opportunity, NEH will award grants to museums, libraries and archives, historic sites, independent research institutions, professional organizations, colleges and universities, and other cultural organizations across the country to help these entities continue to advance their mission during the interruption of their operations due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Link to Additional Information: https://www.neh.gov/program/neh-cares-cultural-organizations
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

For project focusing on education, contact the Division of Education Programs at education@neh.gov.

For projects focused on public programming, contact the Division of Public Programs at publicpgms@neh.gov.

For projects focusing on digital humanities, contact the Office of Digital Humanities at odh@neh.gov.

For projects focusing on scholarly research, contact the Division of Research Programs at research@neh.gov.

For projects focusing on preservation and access, contact the Division of Preservation and Access at preservation@neh.gov.
questions@neh.gov
Email:questions@neh.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: 20200511-AH-GA-HC-RJ-PB
Funding Opportunity Title: NEH CARES: Cultural Organizations
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Humanities
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 600
Assistance Listings: 45.149 — Promotion of the Humanities Division of Preservation and Access
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 3
Posted Date: Apr 20, 2020
Last Updated Date: Apr 29, 2020
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 11, 2020
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding: $35,000,000
Award Ceiling: $300,000
Award Floor: $1

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: City or township governments
State governments
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
County governments
Special district governments
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: See Section C of the notice of funding opportunity for additional eligibility information.

Additional Information

Agency Name: National Endowment for the Humanities
Description: The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act recognizes that the nonprofit humanities sector is an essential component of America’s economic and civic life. The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has received supplemental funding to provide emergency relief to institutions and organizations working in the humanities that have been affected by the coronavirus. In keeping with Congress’s intent in enacting the CARES Act, proposed short-term projects should emphasize retaining or hiring humanities staff.

NEH invites applications from eligible organizations seeking support for at-risk humanities positions and projects that have been impacted by the coronavirus. Through this funding opportunity, NEH will award grants to museums, libraries and archives, historic sites, independent research institutions, professional organizations, colleges and universities, and other cultural organizations across the country to help these entities continue to advance their mission during the interruption of their operations due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Link to Additional Information: https://www.neh.gov/program/neh-cares-cultural-organizations
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

For project focusing on education, contact the Division of Education Programs at education@neh.gov.

For projects focused on public programming, contact the Division of Public Programs at publicpgms@neh.gov.

For projects focusing on digital humanities, contact the Office of Digital Humanities at odh@neh.gov.

For projects focusing on scholarly research, contact the Division of Research Programs at research@neh.gov.

For projects focusing on preservation and access, contact the Division of Preservation and Access at preservation@neh.gov.
questions@neh.gov
Email:questions@neh.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: 20200511-AH-GA-HC-RJ-PB
Funding Opportunity Title: NEH CARES: Cultural Organizations
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Humanities
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 600
Assistance Listings: 45.149 — Promotion of the Humanities Division of Preservation and Access
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Apr 20, 2020
Last Updated Date: Apr 20, 2020
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 11, 2020
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding: $35,000,000
Award Ceiling: $300,000
Award Floor: $1

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: City or township governments
State governments
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
County governments
Special district governments
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: See Section C of the notice of funding opportunity for additional eligibility information.

Additional Information

Agency Name: National Endowment for the Humanities
Description: The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act recognizes that the nonprofit humanities sector is an essential component of America’s economic and civic life. The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has received supplemental funding to provide emergency relief to institutions and organizations working in the humanities that have been affected by the coronavirus. In keeping with Congress’s intent in enacting the CARES Act, proposed short-term projects should emphasize retaining or hiring humanities staff.

NEH invites applications from eligible organizations seeking support for at-risk humanities positions and projects that have been impacted by the coronavirus. Through this funding opportunity, NEH will award grants to museums, libraries and archives, historic sites, independent research institutions, professional organizations, colleges and universities, and other cultural organizations across the country to help these entities continue to advance their mission during the interruption of their operations due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Link to Additional Information: https://www.neh.gov/program/neh-cares-cultural-organizations
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

For project focusing on education, contact the Division of Education Programs at education@neh.gov.

For projects focused on public programming, contact the Division of Public Programs at publicpgms@neh.gov.

For projects focusing on digital humanities, contact the Office of Digital Humanities at odh@neh.gov.

For projects focusing on scholarly research, contact the Division of Research Programs at research@neh.gov.

For projects focusing on preservation and access, contact the Division of Preservation and Access at preservation@neh.gov.
questions@neh.gov
Email:questions@neh.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: 20200511-AH-GA-HC-RJ-PB
Funding Opportunity Title: NEH CARES: Cultural Organizations
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Humanities
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 600
Assistance Listings: 45.149 — Promotion of the Humanities Division of Preservation and Access
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Apr 20, 2020
Last Updated Date: Apr 20, 2020
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 11, 2020
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding: $35,000,000
Award Ceiling: $300,000
Award Floor: $1

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: City or township governments
State governments
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
County governments
Special district governments
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: See Section C of the notice of funding opportunity for additional eligibility information.

Additional Information

Agency Name: National Endowment for the Humanities
Description: The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act recognizes that the nonprofit humanities sector is an essential component of America’s economic and civic life. The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has received supplemental funding to provide emergency relief to institutions and organizations working in the humanities that have been affected by the coronavirus. In keeping with Congress’s intent in enacting the CARES Act, proposed short-term projects should emphasize retaining or hiring humanities staff.

NEH invites applications from eligible organizations seeking support for at-risk humanities positions and projects that have been impacted by the coronavirus. Through this funding opportunity, NEH will award grants to museums, libraries and archives, historic sites, independent research institutions, professional organizations, colleges and universities, and other cultural organizations across the country to help these entities continue to advance their mission during the interruption of their operations due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Link to Additional Information: https://www.neh.gov/program/neh-cares-cultural-organizations
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

For project focusing on education, contact the Division of Education Programs at education@neh.gov.

For projects focused on public programming, contact the Division of Public Programs at publicpgms@neh.gov.

For projects focusing on digital humanities, contact the Office of Digital Humanities at odh@neh.gov.

For projects focusing on scholarly research, contact the Division of Research Programs at research@neh.gov.

For projects focusing on preservation and access, contact the Division of Preservation and Access at preservation@neh.gov.
questions@neh.gov
Email:questions@neh.gov

Related Documents

Packages

Agency Contact Information: For project focusing on education, contact the Division of Education Programs at education@neh.gov.

For projects focused on public programming, contact the Division of Public Programs at publicpgms@neh.gov.

For projects focusing on digital humanities, contact the Office of Digital Humanities at odh@neh.gov.

For projects focusing on scholarly research, contact the Division of Research Programs at research@neh.gov.

For projects focusing on preservation and access, contact the Division of Preservation and Access at preservation@neh.gov.
questions@neh.gov
Email: questions@neh.gov

Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
45.149 PB52020 NEH CARES: Cultural Organizations (Preservation and Access) PKG00261167 Apr 20, 2020 May 11, 2020 View
45.161 RJ52020 NEH CARES: Cultural Organizations (Scholarly Research) PKG00261166 Apr 20, 2020 May 11, 2020 View
45.162 AH52020 NEH CARES: Cultural Organizations (Education) PKG00261163 Apr 20, 2020 May 11, 2020 View
45.164 GA52020 NEH CARES: Cultural Organizations (Public Programming) PKG00261164 Apr 20, 2020 May 11, 2020 View
45.169 HC52020 NEH CARES: Cultural Organizations (Digital Humanities) PKG00261165 Apr 20, 2020 May 11, 2020 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

326458 SF424_Short_1_1-1.1.pdf

326458 SupplementaryCoverSheetforNEHGrantPrograms_3_0-3.0.pdf

326458 RR_Budget10_1_4-1.4.pdf

326458 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf

326458 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf

Optional forms

326458 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf

326458 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf

Package 2

Mandatory forms

326458 SF424_Short_1_1-1.1.pdf

326458 SupplementaryCoverSheetforNEHGrantPrograms_3_0-3.0.pdf

326458 RR_Budget10_1_4-1.4.pdf

326458 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf

326458 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf

Optional forms

326458 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf

326458 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf

Package 3

Mandatory forms

326458 SF424_Short_1_1-1.1.pdf

326458 SupplementaryCoverSheetforNEHGrantPrograms_3_0-3.0.pdf

326458 RR_Budget10_1_4-1.4.pdf

326458 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf

326458 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf

Optional forms

326458 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf

326458 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf

Package 4

Mandatory forms

326458 SF424_Short_1_1-1.1.pdf

326458 SupplementaryCoverSheetforNEHGrantPrograms_3_0-3.0.pdf

326458 RR_Budget10_1_4-1.4.pdf

326458 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf

326458 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf

Optional forms

326458 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf

326458 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf

Package 5

Mandatory forms

326458 SF424_Short_1_1-1.1.pdf

326458 SupplementaryCoverSheetforNEHGrantPrograms_3_0-3.0.pdf

326458 RR_Budget10_1_4-1.4.pdf

326458 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf

326458 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf

Optional forms

326458 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf

326458 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf

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