Closed · 20210514-ARPO · CFDA 45.149;45.161;45.162;45.164;45.169 · Discretionary

American Rescue Plan: Humanities Organizations

Federal grant opportunity posted by National Endowment for the Humanities, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$1-$500K
Award range
Closed
Status
May 14, 2021
Close date
150
Expected awards

The verdict

American Rescue Plan: Humanities Organizations is a closed discretionary listing from National Endowment for the Humanities that offered $1 -- $500,000 across 150 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$1-$500K
award range
Closed
application status
150
expected awards
45.149;45.161;45.162;45.164;45.169
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - American Rescue Plan: Humanities Organizations - is cataloged under number 20210514-ARPO and tied to CFDA assistance listing 45.149;45.161;45.162;45.164;45.169, posted by National Endowment for the Humanities. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on April 7, 2021. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $1 -- $500,000. The agency has projected $40.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 150 awards. If the agency funds the expected 150 awards from the $40.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $267,000. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on May 14, 2021. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$1 -- $500,000

Close Date

May 14, 2021

Posted

April 7, 2021

Est. Total Funding

$40,000,000

Expected Awards

150

Instrument

Grant

Description

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is accepting applications for the American Rescue Plan: Humanities Organizations program. In keeping with Congress’s intent in enacting the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, the purpose of this emergency relief program is to assist institutions and organizations working in the humanities that have been adversely affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Applicants may propose new humanities projects or focus on sustaining core humanities programs and activities.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 00, 01, 02, 04, 06, 07, 12, 20. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

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Agency Contact

If you have questions about the program, contact ARPorganizations@neh.gov. If you have questions about administrative requirements or allowable costs, contact grantmanagement@neh.gov. ARPorganizations@neh.gov

Key Dates

Posted April 7, 2021
Close Date May 14, 2021
Last Updated April 7, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "American Rescue Plan: Humanities Organizations", offered by National Endowment for the Humanities. It is associated with CFDA program 45.149;45.161;45.162;45.164;45.169. The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is accepting applications for the American Rescue Plan: Humanities Organizations program. In keeping with Congress’s intent in enacting the American Res...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on May 14, 2021. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $1 -- $500,000. Total estimated funding: $40,000,000. Expected number of awards: 150.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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