# American Rescue Plan: Humanities Grantmaking

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/20210513-arpg-american-rescue-plan-humanities-grantmaking/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/332716

> National Endowment for the Humanities offered grants of up to $5.0 million (at least $1) to nonprofits and tribes. It expected to make about 20 awards worth $40.0 million in total. Applications closed on May 13, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | 20210513-ARPG |
| Agency | National Endowment for the Humanities |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | May 13, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | $5.0 million |
| Award floor | $1 |
| Expected awards | 20 |
| Total funding | $40.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 45.160, 45.164 |

## Who can apply

- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

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.

## What the grant funds

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.

## Questions people ask

### Is 20210513-ARPG still open?

No. It closed on May 13, 2021.

### Who can apply for American Rescue Plan: Humanities Grantmaking?

National Endowment for the Humanities accepted applications from nonprofits and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for American Rescue Plan: Humanities Grantmaking?

Closed May 13, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $5.0 million each. About $40.0 million in total across about 20 awards.

### Who has won Promotion of the Humanities Fellowships and Stipends grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Firelight Media Inc, Independent Television Service Inc, Sundance Institute. The program made 1,126 awards worth $46.7 million in that time.