20210811-RA: Fellowship Programs at Independent Research Institutions
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 $565,000 (at least $1) to nonprofits, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 10 awards worth $1.9 million in total. Applications closed on August 10, 2022.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed July 15, 2022. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$565,000
- Award floor$1
- Total funding$1.9 million
- Expected awards10
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20230809-RA | May 30, 2023 | Closed August 14, 2024 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | May 6, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | August 10, 2022 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, state and local governments and tribes.
All 6 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
See C. Eligibility Information in the Notice of Funding Opportunity.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Promotion of the Humanities Research awards averaged $167,383; this notice allows up to $565,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (54% 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 Research Programs is accepting applications for the Fellowship Programs at Independent Research Institutions program. The purpose of this program is to support institutions that provide fellowships devoted to advanced study and research in the humanities in the United States and abroad, foster communities of intellectual exchange among participating scholars, and provide access to resources that might otherwise not be available to the participating scholars.
Who has won Promotion of the Humanities Research grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Promotion of the Humanities Research (45.161) awarded $47.7 million across 285 grant awards, an average of $167,383 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia | Virginia | 8 | $1.4 million |
| The Pennsylvania State University | Pennsylvania | 4 | $1.3 million |
| The Regents of the University of California | California | 5 | $1.2 million |
| University of Notre Dame Du Lac | Indiana | 5 | $1.1 million |
| Rutgers, the State University | New Jersey | 5 | $1.1 million |
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 20210811-RA still open?
No. It closed on August 10, 2022.
Who can apply for Fellowship Programs at Independent Research Institutions?
National Endowment for the Humanities accepted applications from nonprofits, state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Fellowship Programs at Independent Research Institutions?
Closed August 10, 2022. 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 $565,000 each. About $1.9 million in total across about 10 awards.
Who has won Promotion of the Humanities Research grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia, The Pennsylvania State University, The Regents of the University of California. The program made 285 awards worth $47.7 million in that time.