Spotlight on Humanities in Higher Education 2024

The Spotlight on Humanities in Higher Education program, run by the NEH Division of Education Programs, provides funding for small projects that enhance humanities education at smaller colleges and universities, particularly those serving underserved populations, with a focus on community colleges, minority-serving institutions, rural schools, and institutions where over 40% of students receive Pell grants.

$60,000

Closed

Nationwide

Grant Description

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Education Programs is accepting applications for the Spotlight on Humanities in Higher Education program. This program supports small projects that help students from underserved populations gain access to and benefit from the humanities. Projects must enhance the teaching and study of the humanities at one or more colleges and universities that enroll fewer than 10,000 undergraduate students and that belong to at least one of the following categories: community colleges, minority-serving institutions, rural colleges and universities, or colleges and universities with more than 40% of students receiving Pell grants. These institutions, nonprofit organizations, and state, local, or Native American Tribal governments aiming to advance the humanities at these institutions are eligible to apply.

Funding Details

Award Range

$1 - $60,000

Total Program Funding

$1,000,000

Number of Awards

Matching Requirement

Additional Details

Exploration Award Purpose: This award is designed for projects that are in the early stages of conceptualization. If you have an idea but have not yet begun significant work on it, the Exploration award is ideal. It allows applicants to develop their project idea further, explore different approaches, and gather necessary resources. Funding: The maximum award for Exploration is $30,000. This increase from previous years is aimed at providing more substantial support for initiating projects. Duration: The period of performance for an Exploration award is up to one year. This duration gives grantees enough time to lay the groundwork for their project, which could include activities like planning, conducting preliminary research, and establishing partnerships (NEH) (NJIT Research). Development Award Purpose: The Development award is intended for projects that have moved beyond the initial idea stage and have already taken some steps towards implementation. This could include projects that have done preliminary research, started initial planning, or have formed partnerships and are ready to make significant progress. Funding: The maximum award for Development is $60,000. This level of funding is intended to support more advanced projects that are closer to realization and require resources to push them towards completion. Duration: The period of performance for a Development award is up to two years. This longer timeframe allows for more in-depth work, including the full development of a curriculum, creation of teaching resources, or extensive community engagement (NJIT Research).

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

State governments

County governments

City or township governments

Special district governments

Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

Geographic Eligibility

All

Key Dates

Application Opens

July 15, 2024

Application Closes

October 1, 2024

Contact Information

Grantor

National Endowment for the Humanities

spotlight@neh.gov

Phone

202-606-2324

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