The National Endowment for the Humanities is offering We the People Project Grants for State Humanities Councils to support programs exploring key events and themes in American history and culture. This grant aims to promote a deeper understanding of American principles. State humanities councils are encouraged to develop innovative programs related to ‘We the People’, using various formats such as discussions, lectures, exhibitions, and media projects to reach a wide audience. Applications may include theme-based RFPs, educational institutes, and publications. Closing date for submissions is May 05, 2009.
Opportunity ID: 44622
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 20090505-BC |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | We the People Project Grants for State Humanities Councils |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| 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: | Jan 07, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 05, 2009 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 05, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 04, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $475,000 |
| 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. Ineligible applications will not be reviewed. |
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:
Dwan Reece
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: | Dwan Reece 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 | PKG00009911 | Mar 18, 2009 | May 05, 2009 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
44622 SF424_Short-1.0.pdf
44622 SupplementaryCoverSheetforNEHGrantPrograms-1.0.pdf
44622 Attachments-1.0.pdf
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