Humanities Initiatives
At a glance
Humanities Initiatives is a closed federal grant opportunity from the National Endowment for the Humanities. The application deadline was June 22, 2017. Individual awards are listed as $1 – $100K. Applicant types listed as eligible include others (see notice). Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 45.162 (Promotion of the Humanities Teaching and Learning Resources and Curriculum Development).
Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.
Key facts
- Posted
- Apr 20, 2017
- Close date
- Jun 22, 2017
- Award floor
- $1
- Award ceiling
- $100,000
- Est. total funding
- Not specified
- Expected awards
- Not specified
- Cost sharing
- Not required
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Opportunity category
- Discretionary
Who can apply
- Others (see notice)
Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)
The only eligible applicants are colleges and universities designated by the U.S. Department of Education as Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, and Tribal Colleges and Universities.
Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.
What it funds
Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.
NEH Humanities Initiatives at Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, and Tribal Colleges and Universities are intended to strengthen the teaching and study of the humanities, in subjects such as history, philosophy, literature, religion, and the interpretation of the arts. These grants may be used to enhance existing humanities programs, resources, or courses, or to develop new ones. Applicants are encouraged to draw on the knowledge of outside scholars who would contribute expertise and fresh insights to the project. Each project must be organized around a core topic or set of themes.
Assistance Listing
What is an ALN?Reported obligations under ALN 45.162
Historical data · not a predictionAgency contact (as published)
National Endowment for the Humanities
hi@neh.gov
202-606-8401
Quick answers
Who is eligible to apply for “Humanities Initiatives”?
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible: Others (see notice). Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.
How much funding is available through “Humanities Initiatives”?
Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $1 – $100k.
How do I apply for “Humanities Initiatives”?
Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity 20170622-AB), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.
Related open opportunities
Matched on shared Assistance Listings, agency, categories and eligible applicant types.
Landmarks of History and Culture and Summer Institutes
National Endowment for the Humanities- Award range
- $1 – $460K
- Closes
- Dec 9, 2026
- Who can apply
- State governments, County governments, City or township governments and 5 more
Collections Stewardship
National Endowment for the Humanities- Award range
- $50K – $500K
- Closes
- Dec 15, 2026
- Who can apply
- State governments, County governments, City or township governments and 5 more
National Digital Newspaper Program
National Endowment for the Humanities- Award range
- $1 – $325K
- Closes
- Jan 13, 2027
- Who can apply
- State governments, County governments, City or township governments and 5 more