The NEH Division of Research offers this grant to support the establishment of new collaborative humanities research centers. These centers are specifically focused on gaining a clearer understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its extensive implications for the United States. The program aims to foster sustained collaboration among multiple scholars, enabling them to explore the humanities dimensions of AI comprehensively. Each center is expected to engage in two or more related scholarly activities, contributing to robust academic inquiry. This initiative will deepen insights into AI’s societal, ethical, and cultural impacts, promoting essential discourse and informing future directions in this rapidly evolving field.
Opportunity ID: 357951
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 20251210-RAI |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Humanities Research Centers on Artificial Intelligence |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Humanities |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 45.161 — Promotion of the Humanities Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 08, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 08, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 01, 2025 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 01, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | See C. Eligibility Information in the Notice of Funding Opportunity |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Endowment for the Humanities |
| Description: | The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Research is accepting applications for the Humanities Research Centers on Artificial Intelligence program. The purpose of this program is to support the establishment of new collaborative humanities research centers focused on gaining a clearer understanding of AI and its implications for the United States. A center is a sustained collaboration among multiple scholars focused on exploring the humanities implications of AI through two or more related scholarly activities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.neh.gov/program/humanities-research-centers-artificial-intelligence |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Division of Research
National Endowment for the Humanities 400 Seventh Street, SW Washington, DC 20506 202-606-8200 AICenters@neh.gov Email:AICenters@neh.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 357951 Full Announcement-20251210-RAI-NOFO -> AI centers NOFO 2025.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Division of Research National Endowment for the Humanities 400 Seventh Street, SW Washington, DC 20506 202-606-8200 AICenters@neh.gov Email: AICenters@neh.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.161 | RAI2025 | Humanities Research Centers on Artificial Intelligence | PKG00291143 | Jul 08, 2025 | Oct 01, 2025 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
357951 SF424_Short_3_0-3.0.pdf
357951 SupplementaryCoverSheetforNEHGrantPrograms_3_0-3.0.pdf
357951 RR_Budget10_3_0-3.0.pdf
357951 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
357951 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
357951 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
357951 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf