American Rescue Plan: Humanities Grantmaking
At a glance
American Rescue Plan: Humanities Grantmaking is a closed federal grant opportunity from the National Endowment for the Humanities. The application deadline was May 13, 2021. Individual awards are listed as $1 – $5M, with about 20 awards expected and $40M in total estimated funding. Applicant types listed as eligible include federally recognized tribal governments and 501(c)(3) nonprofits. Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 45.160 (Promotion of the Humanities Fellowships and Stipends) and 1 other listing.
Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.
Key facts
- Posted
- Apr 7, 2021
- Close date
- May 13, 2021
- Award floor
- $1
- Award ceiling
- $5,000,000
- Est. total funding
- $40,000,000
- Expected awards
- 20
- Cost sharing
- Not required
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Opportunity category
- Discretionary
Who can apply
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- 501(c)(3) nonprofits
Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)
Applicants must currently administer a competitive grantmaking program to organizations or individuals in the humanities. See Section C. Eligibility Information in the Notice of Funding Opportunity for details.
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.
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is accepting applications for the American Rescue Plan: Humanities Grantmaking program. The purpose of this emergency relief program is to fund grantmaking programs to assist those working in the humanities who have been adversely affected by the coronavirus pandemic and require support to restore and sustain their core activities. This Notice of Funding Opportunity is directed at grantmaking organizations that support small and mid-size humanities organizations or individuals who work in the humanities. Applicants may propose to expand existing grantmaking programs or establish a new grantmaking program.
Assistance Listings
What is an ALN?- 45.160Promotion of the Humanities Fellowships and StipendsProgram →
- 45.164Promotion of the Humanities Public ProgramsProgram →
Reported obligations under ALN 45.160
Historical data · not a predictionAgency contact (as published)
National Endowment for the Humanities
ARPgrantmaking@neh.gov
202-606-8401
Quick answers
Who is eligible to apply for “American Rescue Plan: Humanities Grantmaking”?
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible: Federally recognized tribal governments and 501(c)(3) nonprofits. Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.
How much funding is available through “American Rescue Plan: Humanities Grantmaking”?
Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $1 – $5m, total estimated program funding is $40,000,000 and the agency expects to make about 20 awards.
How do I apply for “American Rescue Plan: Humanities Grantmaking”?
Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity 20210513-ARPG), 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.
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