The National Endowment for the Humanities offers grants for professional development programs in the humanities for school teachers and college/university faculty. These programs provide exemplary models of teaching and scholarship, deepen understanding of the humanities, focus on significant topics, and foster intellectual community. Hosted nationally, these seminars and institutes aim to enhance participant scholarship, teaching, and professional networks. Suitable sites include universities, libraries, cultural organizations, and schools. Applications close on February 25, 2016, and programs can range from one to four weeks in duration.
Opportunity ID: 280472
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 20160225-FS |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Summer Seminars and Institutes |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Humanities |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 45.163 — Promotion of the Humanities_Professional Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 10, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 25, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 25, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $225,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Endowment for the Humanities |
| Description: | These grants support professional development programs in the humanities for school teachers and for college and university faculty. NEH Summer Seminars and Institutes may be as short as one week or as long as four weeks. NEH Summer Seminars and Institutes • provide models of excellent teaching; • provide models of excellent scholarship; • broaden and deepen understanding of the humanities; • focus on the study and teaching of significant topics, texts, and other sources; • contribute to the intellectual vitality of participants; and • build communities of inquiry. An NEH Summer Seminar or Institute may be hosted by a college, university, learned society, center for advanced study, library or other repository, cultural or professional organization, or school or school system. The host site must be suitable for the project, providing facilities for collegial interaction and scholarship. These programs are designed for a national audience of participants. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.neh.gov/grants/education/summer-seminars-and-institutes |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Division of Education Programs
National Endowment for the Humanities 400 Seventh Street, SW Washington, DC 20506 202-606-8471 sem-inst@neh.gov sem-inst@neh.gov Email:sem-inst@neh.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Division of Education Programs National Endowment for the Humanities 400 Seventh Street, SW Washington, DC 20506 202-606-8471 sem-inst@neh.gov sem-inst@neh.gov Email: sem-inst@neh.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.163 | FS2016 | Summer Seminars for College and University Faculty | PKG00220052 | Dec 10, 2015 | Feb 25, 2016 | View |
| 45.163 | FV2016 | Summer Seminars for School Teachers | PKG00220053 | Dec 10, 2015 | Feb 25, 2016 | View |
| 45.163 | EH2016 | Summer Institutes for College and University Faculty | PKG00220054 | Dec 10, 2015 | Feb 25, 2016 | View |
| 45.163 | ES2016 | Summer Institutes for School Teachers | PKG00220055 | Dec 10, 2015 | Feb 25, 2016 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
280472 SF424_Short_1_1-1.1.pdf
280472 SupplementaryCoverSheetforNEHGrantPrograms_3_0-3.0.pdf
280472 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
280472 Budget-1.0.pdf
280472 Attachments-1.0.pdf
Package 2
Mandatory forms
280472 SF424_Short_1_1-1.1.pdf
280472 SupplementaryCoverSheetforNEHGrantPrograms_3_0-3.0.pdf
280472 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
280472 Budget-1.0.pdf
280472 Attachments-1.0.pdf
Package 3
Mandatory forms
280472 SF424_Short_1_1-1.1.pdf
280472 SupplementaryCoverSheetforNEHGrantPrograms_3_0-3.0.pdf
280472 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
280472 Budget-1.0.pdf
280472 Attachments-1.0.pdf
Package 4
Mandatory forms
280472 SF424_Short_1_1-1.1.pdf
280472 SupplementaryCoverSheetforNEHGrantPrograms_3_0-3.0.pdf
280472 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
280472 Budget-1.0.pdf
280472 Attachments-1.0.pdf