This grant is for State Humanities Councils to develop and implement programs that explore significant events and themes in American history and culture, and advance knowledge of the principles that define America. Councils are encouraged to align new and existing initiatives with ‘We the People’ themes, reaching broad audiences through diverse formats. Supported activities can include theme-based RFPs, discussion series, lectures, speaker presentations, teachers’ institutes, temporary exhibitions, publications, media programs, and web platforms. The objective is to foster a deeper understanding of American heritage and its defining principles across wide communities.
Opportunity ID: 50478
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 20100317-BC |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | We the People Project Grants for State Humanities Councils |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Humanities |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 56 |
| Assistance Listings: | 45.168 — Promotion of the Humanities_We the People |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 03, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 17, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 17, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 16, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $410,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Only the 56 state humanities councils are eligible to apply. These councils are independent nonprofit organizations that operate in the United States, the U.S. territories, and Washington, DC. The 56 councils have been established in accordance with NEH’s authorizing legislation. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Endowment for the Humanities |
| Description: | We the People Project Grants for State Humanities Councils support programs sponsored by state humanities councils that explore significant events and themes in American history and culture, and that advance knowledge of the principles that define America. Councils are encouraged to think of ways to explore themes related to We the People through both new and existing programs. To learn more about We the People, visit the programs Web site. Projects may combine a variety of programming formats and should reach as broad an audience as possible. Projects may include theme-based RFPs (Request for Proposals), reading or film discussion series, lectures, speakers bureau presentations, teachers institutes, temporary exhibitions, publications, media programs, and Web sites. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/wtpshc.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Edie Manza
Federal/State Partnership National Endowment for the Humanities 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20506 202-606-8254 Email:fedstate@neh.gov |
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Edie Manza Federal/State Partnership National Endowment for the Humanities 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20506 202-606-8254 Email: fedstate@neh.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.168 | PKG00014911 | Dec 03, 2009 | Mar 17, 2010 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
50478 SF424_Short-1.0.pdf
50478 SupplementaryCoverSheetforNEHGrantPrograms-1.0.pdf
50478 PerformanceSite_1_2-1.2.pdf
50478 Attachments-1.0.pdf
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