20241001-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 2024.
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 26 awards worth $1.0 million in total. Applications closed on October 1, 2024.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed July 15, 2024. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$60,000
- Award floor$1
- Total funding$1.0 million
- Expected awards26
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20231011-ASA-ASB | August 2, 2023 | Closed October 18, 2023 | Closed |
| 20221102-ASA-ASB | September 2, 2022 | Closed November 2, 2022 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | July 15, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | October 1, 2024 |
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
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 small projects that help students from underserved populations gain access to and benefit from the humanities. Projects must enhance the teaching and study of the humanities at one or more colleges and universities that enroll fewer than 10,000 undergraduate students and that belong to at least one of the following categories: community colleges, minority-serving institutions, rural colleges and universities, or colleges and universities with more than 40% of students receiving Pell grants. These institutions, nonprofit organizations, and state, local, or Native American Tribal governments aiming to advance the humanities at these institutions are eligible to apply.
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 20241001-ASA-ASB still open?
No. It closed on October 1, 2024.
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. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Spotlight on Humanities in Higher Education?
Closed October 1, 2024. 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 26 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.