20230914-CLI: Climate Smart Humanities Organizations
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 2023.
National Endowment for the Humanities offered grants of up to $300,000 (at least $1) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 25 awards worth $6.0 million in total. Applications closed on September 14, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed May 5, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$300,000
- Award floor$1
- Total funding$6.0 million
- Expected awards25
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20230117-CLI | October 20, 2022 | Closed January 17, 2023 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | May 5, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | September 14, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.
All 8 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
See C. Eligibility Information in the Notice of Funding Opportunity for more information.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Promotion of the Humanities Challenge Grants awards averaged $255,713; this notice allows up to $300,000 per award.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Office of Challenge Programs is accepting applications for the Climate Smart Humanities Organizations program. This program supports comprehensive assessment and strategic planning efforts by humanities organizations to mitigate physical and operational environmental impacts and adapt to a changing climate. Projects will result in climate action and adaptation planning documents or similar detailed assessments including prioritized, measurable actions and their expected outcomes. Proposals must address how strategic planning for climate change will increase the organization’s resilience and support its work in the humanities over the long term. Projects are financed through a combination of federal matching funds and gifts raised from third-party non-federal sources.
Who has won Promotion of the Humanities Challenge Grants grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Promotion of the Humanities Challenge Grants (45.130) awarded $49.4 million across 193 grant awards, an average of $255,713 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Public Radio | New York | 1 | $750,000 |
| Montana Historical Society | Montana | 1 | $750,000 |
| Greater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association, Inc. | Virginia | 1 | $750,000 |
| New York Historical Society | New York | 1 | $750,000 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego | California | 1 | $750,000 |
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 20230914-CLI still open?
No. It closed on September 14, 2023.
Who can apply for Climate Smart Humanities Organizations?
National Endowment for the Humanities accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Climate Smart Humanities Organizations?
Closed September 14, 2023. 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 $300,000 each. About $6.0 million in total across about 25 awards.
Who has won Promotion of the Humanities Challenge Grants grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were New York Public Radio, Montana Historical Society, Greater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association, Inc. The program made 193 awards worth $49.4 million in that time.