20210520-AA-AB-AC-AD-AE: Humanities Initiatives
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of National Endowment for the Humanities notices from 2021.
National Endowment for the Humanities offered grants of up to $150,000 (at least $1) to colleges and universities. It expected to make about 20 awards worth $3.0 million in total. Applications closed on May 20, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed February 9, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$150,000
- Award floor$1
- Total funding$3.0 million
- Expected awards20
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20250506-AA-AB-AC-AD-AE | January 21, 2025 | Closed May 6, 2025 | Closed |
| 20240507-AA-AB-AC-AD-AE | February 28, 2024 | Closed May 7, 2024 | Closed |
| 20230509-AA-AB-AC-AD-AE | January 17, 2023 | Closed May 9, 2023 | Closed |
| 20220509-AA-AB-AC-AD-AE | February 1, 2022 | Closed May 9, 2022 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | February 9, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | May 20, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to colleges and universities.
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Each of the five Humanities Initiatives programs has distinct eligibility criteria. See C. Eligibility Information in the Notice of Funding Opportunity.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Promotion of the Humanities Teaching and Learning Resources and Curriculum Development awards averaged $112,497; this notice allows up to $150,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (81% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Education Programs is accepting applications for the five Humanities Initiatives programs: Humanities Initiatives at Colleges and Universities, Humanities Initiatives at Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Humanities Initiatives at Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Humanities Initiatives at Tribal Colleges and Universities, and Humanities Initiatives at Community Colleges. The purpose of these programs is to strengthen the teaching and study of the humanities at institutions of higher education by developing new humanities programs, resources (including those in digital format), or courses, or by enhancing existing ones.
Who has won Promotion of the Humanities Teaching and Learning Resources and Curriculum Development grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Promotion of the Humanities Teaching and Learning Resources and Curriculum Development (45.162) awarded $46.0 million across 409 grant awards, an average of $112,497 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National History Day Inc | Maryland | 2 | $822,802 |
| Montclair State University | New Jersey | 2 | $649,488 |
| Research Foundation of the City University of New York | New York | 2 | $647,602 |
| Research Foundation of the City University of New York | New York | 2 | $626,357 |
| National Constitution Center | Pennsylvania | 1 | $500,000 |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is 20210520-AA-AB-AC-AD-AE still open?
No. It closed on May 20, 2021.
Who can apply for Humanities Initiatives?
National Endowment for the Humanities accepted applications from colleges and universities. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Humanities Initiatives?
Closed May 20, 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 $150,000 each. About $3.0 million in total across about 20 awards.
Who has won Promotion of the Humanities Teaching and Learning Resources and Curriculum Development grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were National History Day Inc, Montclair State University, Research Foundation of the City University of New York. The program made 409 awards worth $46.0 million in that time.