20221102-ASA-ASB: Spotlight on Humanities in Higher Education
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 2022.
National Endowment for the Humanities offered grants of up to $60,000 (at least $1) to nonprofits and colleges and universities. It expected to make about 25 awards worth $1.0 million in total. Applications closed on November 2, 2022.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed September 2, 2022. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$60,000
- Award floor$1
- Total funding$1.0 million
- Expected awards25
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20241001-ASA-ASB | July 15, 2024 | Closed October 1, 2024 | Closed |
| 20231011-ASA-ASB | August 2, 2023 | Closed October 18, 2023 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | September 2, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | November 2, 2022 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits and colleges and universities.
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
See section 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 $60,000 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 Spotlight on Humanities in Higher Education program. This program supports the exploration and development of small projects that would benefit underserved populations through the teaching and study of the humanities at small to medium sized institutions of higher education. Eligible applicants include two- and four-year institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations whose work advances the humanities at these institutions and among their faculty and students.
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 20221102-ASA-ASB still open?
No. It closed on November 2, 2022.
Who can apply for Spotlight on Humanities in Higher Education?
National Endowment for the Humanities accepted applications from nonprofits and colleges and universities. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Spotlight on Humanities in Higher Education?
Closed November 2, 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 $60,000 each. About $1.0 million in total across about 25 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.