The Department of State Humanities Councils is offering We the People Project Grants for State Humanities Councils to support programs that explore American history and culture. Projects should advance knowledge of the principles that define America and reach a broad audience through various formats like lectures, exhibitions, and media programs. State councils are urged to explore themes related to We the People through new and existing programs. Applications for theme-based RFPs, discussion series, speakers’ bureau presentations, and more are welcome. The closing date for submissions is March 17, 2009, 12:00:00 AM EDT.
Opportunity ID: 44620
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 20090317-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: | Jan 07, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 17, 2009 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 17, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 16, 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 | PKG00009909 | Jan 07, 2009 | Mar 17, 2009 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
44620 SF424_Short-1.0.pdf
44620 SupplementaryCoverSheetforNEHGrantPrograms-1.0.pdf
44620 Attachments-1.0.pdf
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