humanities · NEH

Short Documentaries

National Endowment for the Humanities · 20200812-TT

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Award Range

$1 – $300K

Total Program Funding

$2.5M

Expected Awards

Deadline

January 6, 2021

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Short Documentaries. National Endowment for the Humanities. The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Public Programs is currently accepting proposals for the Short Documentaries program. The purpose of the program is to support documentary films up to 30 minutes that engage audiences with humanities ideas in appealing ways. The program... $1-$300,000 per award; $2,500,000 total program funding; ~9 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Public universities/colleges, City/township governments, Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments, State governments, County governments (+3 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Deadline: 2021-01-06

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Clearly demonstrate alignment with funding priorities and provide measurable outcomes.

Competitiveness: High — limited number of awards

What This Grant Funds

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Public Programs is currently accepting proposals for the Short Documentaries program. The purpose of the program is to support documentary films up to 30 minutes that engage audiences with humanities ideas in appealing ways. The program aims to extend the humanities to new audiences through the medium of short documentary films. Films must be grounded in humanities scholarship. The Short Documentaries program can support single films or a series of thematically-related short films addressing significant figures, events, or ideas. The proposed film(s) must be intended for regional or national distribution, via broadcast, festivals, and/or online distribution. The subject of the film(s) must be related to “A More Perfect Union”: NEH Special Initiative Advancing Civic Education and Commemorating the Nation’s 250th Anniversary. NOTE: This funding opportunity includes two application deadlines: August 12, 2020 and January 6, 2021. Please select the appropriate application package under the “Package” tab.

Who Can Apply

Eligible Applicant Types

Public Colleges & UniversitiesCity/Township GovernmentsFederally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsState GovernmentsCounty GovernmentsPrivate Colleges & Universities501(c)(3) NonprofitsSpecial District Governments

Funding Details

Minimum Award: $1
Maximum Award: $300K
Total Program Funding: $2.5M
Expected Number of Awards: 9
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: June 25, 2020

Application Deadline: January 6, 2021 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

Division of Public Programs National Endowment for the Humanities 400 Seventh Street, SW Washington, DC 20506 202-606-8269 publicpgms@neh.gov

publicpgms@neh.gov

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