humanities · NEH

Infrastructure and Capacity Building Challenge Grants: Capital Projects

National Endowment for the Humanities · 20230517-CHA

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Award Range

$1 – $1.0M

Total Program Funding

$6.5M

Expected Awards

Deadline

May 17, 2023

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Infrastructure and Capacity Building Challenge Grants: Capital Projects. National Endowment for the Humanities. 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,... $1-$1,000,000 per award; $6,500,000 total program funding; ~15 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

City/township governments, County governments, Nonprofits (501c3), Private universities/colleges, Special district governments (+3 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Cost sharing/matching required
•Deadline: 2023-05-17

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Budget for cost-sharing match. Demonstrate institutional commitment and matching funds clearly in your proposal.

Competitiveness: High — limited number of awards

What This Grant Funds

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.

Attachments

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Notice of Funding Opportunity

Infrastructure_and_Capacity_Building_Challenge_Grants_Capital_Projects_2023_NOFO_20230517-CHA.pdf

Who Can Apply

Eligible Applicant Types

City/Township GovernmentsCounty Governments501(c)(3) NonprofitsPrivate Colleges & UniversitiesSpecial District GovernmentsState GovernmentsFederally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsPublic Colleges & Universities

Funding Details

Minimum Award: $1
Maximum Award: $1.0M
Total Program Funding: $6.5M
Expected Number of Awards: 15
Cost Sharing Required?: Yes
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: February 17, 2023

Application Deadline: May 17, 2023 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

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

challenge@neh.gov

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