Closed · 20230517-CHA · CFDA 45.130 · Discretionary

Infrastructure and Capacity Building Challenge Grants: Capital Projects

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

$1-$1M
Award range
Closed
Status
May 17, 2023
Close date
15
Expected awards

The verdict

Infrastructure and Capacity Building Challenge Grants: Capital Projects is a closed discretionary listing from National Endowment for the Humanities that offered $1 -- $1,000,000 across 15 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$1-$1M
award range
Closed
application status
15
expected awards
45.130
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Infrastructure and Capacity Building Challenge Grants: Capital Projects - is cataloged under number 20230517-CHA and tied to CFDA assistance listing 45.130, posted by National Endowment for the Humanities. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on February 17, 2023. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $1 -- $1,000,000. The agency has projected $6.5 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 15 awards. If the agency funds the expected 15 awards from the $6.5 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $433,000. Cost sharing or matching funds are required, meaning applicants must contribute a portion of the project budget from non-federal sources, factor this into your financial plan before drafting the proposal. 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 17, 2023. 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 -- $1,000,000

Close Date

May 17, 2023

Posted

February 17, 2023

Est. Total Funding

$6,500,000

Expected Awards

15

Instrument

Grant

Cost Sharing

Required

Description

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Office of Challenge Programs is accepting applications for Infrastructure and Capacity Building Challenge Grants: Capital Projects. This program supports the purchase, design, construction, restoration, or renovation of buildings or sites of national, historical, architectural, or cultural significance and facilities that house humanities collections or are used for humanities activities. Projects are financed through a combination of federal matching funds and related fundraising from nonfederal third parties. Proposals must enhance the institution’s long-term impact on the humanities and build on careful strategic planning.

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

Office of Challenge Programs National Endowment for the Humanities 400 Seventh Street, SW Washington, DC 20506 202-606-8309 challenge@neh.gov

Key Dates

Posted February 17, 2023
Close Date May 17, 2023
Last Updated February 17, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Infrastructure and Capacity Building Challenge Grants: Capital Projects", offered by National Endowment for the Humanities. It is associated with CFDA program 45.130. The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Office of Challenge Programs is accepting applications for Infrastructure and Capacity Building Challenge Grants: Capital Projects. This program support...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on May 17, 2023. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $1 -- $1,000,000. Total estimated funding: $6,500,000. Expected number of awards: 15.
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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