#1Disclaimer: The following slides were used to supplement a public oral presentation requested by the University of Missouri on October 8, 2020, for potential NEH applicants. The slides are not intended to provide complete information about the NEH's programs nor do they constitute an official statement of NEH policy. For current information about NEH programs, including eligibility requirements and the dates of deadlines, please consult the guidelines posted on the NEH website at neh.gov.#2NATIONAL PLURIBUS OR THE ENDOWMENT UNUM HUMANITIES AN INTRODUCTION TO NEH DIVISIONS AND OFFICES#3What are the Humanities? FIRST FILM TWELVE YEARS A SLAVE DRIVING TO US nes Mr. Nanoy Mikoy THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW SHAKESPEARE LIVES ON FREEDOM RIDERS RESCUING AN ENDANGERED LANGUAGE DICTIONARY OF AMERICAN REGIONAL ENGLISH MARK TWAIN ARC OF JUSTICE KING TUT COMES TO AMERICA#4What is the Humanities? FIRST FILM TWELVE YEARS A SLA DRIVING TO US nes FREEDOM RIDERS THE HUMANITIES The term 'humanities' includes, but is not limited to, the study of the following: language, both modern and classical; linguistics; literature; history; jurisprudence; philosophy; archaeology; comparative religion; ethics; the history, criticism and theory of the arts; those aspects of social sciences which have humanistic content and employ humanistic methods; and the study and application of the humanities to the human environment with particular attention to reflecting our diverse heritage, traditions, and history and to the relevance of the humanities to the current conditions of national life. National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965 MARK TWAIN ARC OF JUSTICE KING TUT COMES TO AMERICA#5SINCE 1965, NEH HAS FUNDED MORE THAN 66,000 PROJECTS#6● . How has the University of Missouri fared at NEH? Mizzou submitted 463 applications over 54 years (approx. 9 applications per year) Mizzou received 143 awards (approx. one award for every 3.4 applications); The 143 awards brought in just over $5 million in grant funds; Mizzou awards: 59 awards to individual scholars, 82 awards for institution-based projects, and 2 awards for infrastructure. Some comparisons: U of Kentucky (399 applications, 101 awards), U of Tennessee (584 applications, 146 awards), Louisiana State U (507 applications, 113 awards) . Conclusion: submit more applications#77 Grant Program Divisions & Offices Challenge Grants Digital Humanities Education Programs Federal/State Partnership Preservation and Access Public Programs Research Programs#87 Grant Program Divisions & Offices Challenge Grants Digital Humanities Education Programs Federal/State Partnership Preservation and Access Public Programs Research Programs#97 Grant Program Divisions & Offices Challenge Grants Digital Humanities Education Programs Federal/State Partnership Preservation and Access Public Programs Research Programs#107 Grant Program Divisions & Offices Challenge Grants Digital Humanities Education Programs Federal/State Partnership Preservation and Access Public Programs Research Programs#11DIVISION OF RESEARCH PROGRAMS Director: Christopher Thornton Supports scholars-individuals and collaborative teams-working on research projects that advance knowledge and understanding of the humanities.#12DANTE ALIGHIERI L'ITALIA M-DCCC-LXV Division of Research Programs GRANT OFFERINGS Grants for Individuals Summer Stipends Fellowships Public Scholars Grants for Institutions Collaborative Research Scholarly Editions & Translations NEH-Mellon Fellowships for Ethnographic and Digital Publication NEH-NSF DEL Fellowships Archaeological Fieldwork Fellowship Programs at Independent Research Institutions#13Division of Research Programs RECENT AWARDS ELL WAYS AVE THE INVISIBLE EMPEROR NAPOLEON ON ELBA FROM EXILE TO ESCAPE MARK BRAUDE The Lives of ederick Douglass Noah Heringman, "Vetusta Monumenta: Ancient Monuments, A Digital Edition" ($384,593, 2 grants over 48 months, Scholarly Editions and Translations) Joanna Hearne, "Chickasaw Hollywood: The Fox Brothers and the Studio System, 1914-1954" ($50,400, 12 months, Fellowships) ????? Daniel Barros Domingues da Silva, "The Resurgence of the Atlantic Slave Trade to Angola, c 1780-1867" ($6,000, 2 months, Summer Stipends) Edward Drott, "From Outcast to Saint: The Aged Body and Its Transformations in the Medieval Japanese Religious Imagination" ($6,000, 2 months, Summer Stipends) The Life, Lo of Hollywo. Most Beloved Mov. NOAH ISENBERG ROBERT S. LEVINE#14OFFICE OF DIGITAL HUMANITIES CIO & Director: Brett Bobley Offers grant programs that address cultural changes brought about by the introduction and spread of digital technology. This includes projects that explore how to harness new technology for humanities research as well as those that study digital culture from a humanistic perspective.#15Office of Digital Humanities PROJECT ACTIVITIES 17 PL PROGRAM DIVISION TITLE An Experiment in Computer Based Education Using Hypertext GRANTEE Brown University NO DIV STATE EH-22258-75-95 Education PROG Higher Education CUR DEV EDUC PLAN COUC Dr. Andries van Dam ASST DIR 78836 GBM OBLGO S MED TOT APPR S TRAIN 1st G&M APPRY S FILM BTV GR TEE CONTRS #GIFTS RCDS EXHIB FREE STUDY THRU 3D76 RECOM 10-74 FINAL REPT DUE GRANT 9-30-76 LETTER 11-20-74 OBLGD HES FAC [DEV PUB SFIELD Interdisciplinary LOCATION Providence, Rhode IslandCONG DIST TYPE OF GRANTEE University TOHO SPEC CHARAC Private, enrl, 6,292 WAY 300 FROM APPL NOTES 11-1-74 10-18-74 compoter film 1504 DESCRIPTION AD OYRY LIFTON AS 17154-583 To support an experimental program to teach a college-level English poetry course, utilizing a new form of computer based "manuscript" called a hypertext. A documentary film about the project is being produced. An evaluation is being performed to determine the usefulness of this technique as an aid to humanities education. CONF OTHER PRIV 301 136 SIN AWW NEGRO SMALL MED LARGE SLRY ATL 3834 SPEC INTEREST FICE code 003401 302 AFRO ND EH10520 w SPAN 00183843 SERVED AD SMAL 31403 1219 OTHER E " Computational methods or techniques that contribute to the humanities Research on digital culture from a humanistic perspective International collaboration in computationally- intensive humanities and social sciences Workshops to discuss new and emerging methodologies and best practices Institutes to train scholars, humanities professionals, and students in DH tools and methodologies#16DIVISION OF EDUCATION PROGRAMS Director: Carol Peters Funds projects that strengthen teaching and learning in the humanities through professional development and innovative curricular programs.#17Division of Education Programs PROJECT ACTIVITIES AND OUTCOMES ACTIVITIES collegial study of humanities topics teaching and guidance from established scholars reading and discussion site study work with primary resources research or teaching projects OUTCOMES deepened knowledge faculty collaboration intellectual communities teaching resources new and enhanced curriculum#18OFFICE OF CHALLENGE GRANTS Acting Director: Stefanie Walker Challenge programs transform and strengthen humanities institutions and organizations with federal matching grants to support construction and improvements to facilities and equipment.#19DIVISION OF PRESERVATION AND ACCESS Director: Nadina Gardner Funds projects that preserve and create intellectual access to collections and cultural heritage resources of importance for research, education, and public programming in the humanities.#20Division of Preservation and Access ACTIVITIES SUPPORTED · • • . • • • Increasing access and intellectual control, through cataloging, arranging, and describing (e.g., library collections, archival records, museum artifacts) Extending the life of collections through conservation treatment, reformatting, and rehousing Digitizing collections, including historical United States newspapers Creating databases, spatial tools, and reference resources Conducting assessments and developing plans for the care of collections Planning and implementing sustainable solutions for preventive conservation of large and diverse holdings in cultural institutions Undertaking research and development to advance the field of preservation and access#21DIVISION OF PUBLIC PROGRAMS Director: Anne-Imelda Radice Supports a wide range of public humanities projects that reach large and diverse public audiences and make use of a variety of formats including exhibits, public programs, film, radio, and digital media.#22OFFICE OF FEDERAL/STATE PARTNERSHIP Director: Karen Kenton Serves as a liaison between the National Endowment for the Humanities and the nonprofit network of 56 state and jurisdictional humanities councils MISSOURI HUMANITIES MHM#23A MORE PERFECT UNION NEH Special Initiative Advancing Civic Education and Commemorating the Nation's 250th Anniversary Since 1965, NEH has funded the telling of America's story. In preparation for the anniversary of the founding of the United States in 1776, NEH has launched a major new initiative as part of its participation on the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission: "A More Perfect Union: NEH Special Initiative Advancing Civic Education and Commemorating the Nation's 250th Anniversary."#24SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION Your institution must be a 501(c)3 organization and registered with Grants.gov OR you must be registered with Grants.gov. You must have a humanities project. All Funding Notices are located on our website: neh.gov. Please take advantage of the many resources we have available to help you.#25HELP AND AVAILABLE RESOURCES 1. An NEH program is always available by telephone or email. Contact information is on our website: neh.gov. 2. We read draft applications in many, but not all, programs. 3. We provide sample successful applications on our website. 4. We hold webinars for every deadline and post how-to videos. 5. NEH blog highlights funded projects. 6. We provide all applicants with reviewer comments.#26NATIONAL E PLURIBUS OR THE ENDOWMENT EUNUM HUMANITIES NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES Russell M. Wyland, Deputy Director, Division of Research Programs [email protected] (202) 606-8391