National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH): Spotlight on Humanities in Higher Education

Deadline: Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Optional Draft: Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Amount Range: Up to $30,000 for Exploration projects, up to $60,000 for Development projects. Visit the link below for more information.

About: The Spotlight on Humanities in Higher Education program supports small projects that help students from underserved populations gain access to and benefit from the humanities. 

The outcome of a Spotlight project will be planning for or advancement of a project to develop a curriculum, initiative, community or faculty partnership, or teaching resource that improves student understanding of and access to the humanities. The program supports activities including but not limited to course or program development, expert consultations, speakers’ series, student research and experiential learning, creation of teaching resources, and community engagement.

You may request support at one of two levels: Exploration or Development. Each level supports different project types and has different performance periods and award ceilings. Applicants must specify only one project category for support.

Apply: For a detailed program description, please follow the link to the NEH’s Spotlight on Humanities in Higher Education program page. 

NOTE: If you are interested in applying or have any questions, please contact our Pre-Award Specialists Pia Gabriel at pg12@humboldt.edu, Kaz Wegmuller at kaz.wegmuller@humboldt.edu, or Jocelyne Takatsuno at jt366@humboldt.edu before September 1, 2024.