20231011-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 2023.
National Endowment for the Humanities offered grants of up to $60,000 (at least $1) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 25 awards worth $1.0 million in total. Applications closed on October 18, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed August 3, 2023. 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 |
| 20221102-ASA-ASB | September 2, 2022 | Closed November 2, 2022 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | August 2, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | October 18, 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
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
Spotlight on Humanities in Higher Education program supports the exploration and development of small projects that would benefit underserved populations through the teaching and study of the humanities at small and medium-sized colleges and universities. NEH invites applications from two- and four-year institutions of higher education, as well as from nonprofit organizations and state, local, or Native American Tribal governments aiming to advance the humanities at these institutions. The program especially aims to benefit community colleges; minority-serving institutions; rural colleges and universities; colleges and universities enrolling a majority of students receiving Pell grants; and institutions that have not received funding from the NEH Division of Education Programs since 2018.
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 20231011-ASA-ASB still open?
No. It closed on October 18, 2023.
Who can apply for Spotlight on Humanities in Higher Education?
National Endowment for the Humanities accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.
What is the deadline for Spotlight on Humanities in Higher Education?
Closed October 18, 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 $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.