Humanities Initiatives at Colleges and Universities

Division of Education Programs

Grant Snapshot

Maximum award amount

$150,000

Funding Opportunity for

Organizations

Expected output

Community Partnerships;
Curriculum;
Faculty Development;
Teaching Resources

Period of performance

One to three years

Application available

Optional draft due

Deadline

Expected notification date

Project start date

Contact the Division of Education Programs Team
(202) 606-2324
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Humanities Initiatives grants can help strengthen the teaching and study of the humanities at colleges and universities by supporting the development of new or enhancement of existing programs, educational resources, or courses that explore, interpret, and preserve the diversity of human cultures, ideas, and practices, past and present.

Past recipients have launched a committee on manuscript, rare book, and archive studies; revised their curriculum through a week-long faculty study group examining place; and created an interactive map and database that highlights diverse regional histories and will be used in several courses.

By supporting projects like these, Humanities Initiatives at Colleges and Universities grants can help institutions better serve current students and position themselves to build on success for the future.

NEH welcomes applications for projects that are modest in scope, duration, and budget, as well as applications for expansive, long-term projects.

Recorded Webinar:

Live Q&A: 2:00 pm Eastern on March 12, 2024.

Optional Draft Review: Submit your materials as attachments to @email by 11:59 pm Eastern on March 26, 2024 to receive feedback from NEH staff.   

Step 1 Review your application package

Read the Notice of Funding Opportunity to ensure you understand all the expectations and restrictions for projects delivered under this program and are prepared to write the most effective application. 

Application Materials

Humanities Initiatives Notice of Funding Opportunity 2024 (PDF)

    Humanities Initiatives Grants.gov application package

    Program Resources

    Humanities Initiatives Frequently Asked Questions, 2024 (PDF)

    Recent Humanities Initiatives at Colleges and Universities Awards

      Sample Application Narratives

      Northeastern State University, Mapping Tahlequah History

      Princeton University, Creating a Committee for Manuscript, Rare Book, and Archive Studies

      St. John Fisher College, Embedding Place-Based Humanities in the Curriculum

      University of Wisconsin, Madison; Whose Land Was “Granted” to the Land Grant? Teaching Indigenous Dispossession in Wisconsin and Beyond

      Sample Budget Form and Justification

          Step 2 Register for a SAM number and an account with Grants.gov

          When you are ready to apply, register for an account with SAM.gov and Grants.gov; both are required. If you already have completed the registrations, make sure they are current.  

          Step 3 Complete your application package

          Follow the instructions outlined in the Notice of Funding Opportunity and Grants.gov. 

          Step 4 Submit your application package on Grants.gov

          You will receive a confirmation from Grants.gov when you’ve successfully submitted your application. Subsequently, you will receive up to five more notices confirming different stages in the application process. Verify that you have received all confirmations. Note that email filters may send these messages to your spam or junk folder.   

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          Program Statistics

          This grant has been awarded for
          4 Years
          NEH received an average of
          82 Applications
          per year
          This grant has a
          20% Funding Ratio
          NEH made an average of
          17 Awards
          per year