Opportunity Information: Apply for 20250416 XO
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), through its Office of Data and Evaluation, is offering the State and Impact of the Humanities grant program to fund research that produces solid, data-based insights about the humanities in the United States. The central purpose is to support studies that help explain the current condition of the humanities, how the humanities affect people and communities, and what value they provide in different settings. NEH is looking for work that goes beyond general advocacy statements and instead builds credible evidence that can inform decision-making, public understanding, and the broader field.
Projects supported under this opportunity must be grounded in data and can use a range of research approaches. Applicants may propose quantitative designs (such as surveys, statistical analyses, or analysis of existing datasets), qualitative designs (such as interviews, focus groups, case studies, ethnographic methods, or structured document analysis), or mixed-methods designs that combine multiple forms of evidence. A key expectation is that the research meaningfully includes and reflects the perspectives of people who work in the humanities, meaning the study should not treat humanities practitioners as an afterthought. In practice, this can mean involving humanities scholars, educators, cultural workers, librarians, archivists, museum professionals, public humanities practitioners, or others as collaborators, advisors, data contributors, or partners who help shape research questions, interpret results, and ensure the study reflects real conditions in the field.
The award is a discretionary grant under the humanities funding activity category (CFDA 45.159). NEH anticipates making about four awards, with a maximum (ceiling) of $150,000 per award. This suggests a relatively competitive program aimed at tightly designed projects with clear methods, feasible work plans, and well-justified budgets. The opportunity number is 20250416 XO, and the original application deadline is April 16, 2025. The funding opportunity was created on January 17, 2025.
Eligibility is broad across public, nonprofit, and higher education sectors. Eligible applicants include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, and special district governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in that nonprofit category). Applicants are directed to consult the Notice of Funding Opportunity, specifically the eligibility section, for any additional conditions or clarifications that NEH may apply.
Overall, this grant opportunity is best suited for organizations that can conduct rigorous, well-scoped research about the humanities ecosystem, demonstrate credible access to relevant data and stakeholders, and translate findings into insights that help the public and decision-makers understand where the humanities stand today and what impact they are having.Apply for 20250416 XO
- The National Endowment for the Humanities in the humanities sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "State and Impact of the Humanities" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 45.159.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2025-01-17.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2025-04-16. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $150,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education.
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