Spotlight on Humanities in Higher Education
Agency: National Endowment for the Humanities
Assistance Listings
- 45.162 -- Promotion of the Humanities Teaching and Learning Resources and Curriculum Development
Closed opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
Spotlight on Humanities in Higher Education program supports the exploration and development of small projects that would benefit underserved populations through the teaching and study of the humanities at small and medium-sized colleges and universities. NEH invites applications from two- and four-year institutions of higher education, as well as from nonprofit organizations and state, local, or Native American Tribal governments aiming to advance the humanities at these institutions. The program especially aims to benefit community colleges; minority-serving institutions; rural colleges and universities;...
colleges and universities enrolling a majority of students receiving Pell grants; and institutions that have not received funding from the NEH Division of Education Programs since 2018.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- State governments
- County governments
- Special district governments
- City or township governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
Education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Additional information
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Grantor contact information
Description
National Endowment for the Humanities
400 Seventh Street, SW
Washington, DC 20506
spotlight@neh.gov
spotlight@neh.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| Spotlight_2023_NOFO.pdf | Spotlight Funding Opportunity 2023 | Aug 3, 2023 02:11 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
https://www.neh.gov/program/spotlight-humanities-higher-education
Closed: October 18, 2023
Award
$1,000,000
Program Funding
25
Expected awards
$1
Award Minimum
$60,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
20231011-ASA-ASB
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Humanities
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
7
Posted date:
August 2, 2023
Archive date:
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