Humanities Connections

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is seeking applications for its Humanities Connections program, which aims to expand the role of the humanities in undergraduate education by encouraging partnerships between humanities faculty and those in other disciplines. Eligible applicants are U.S. two- or four-year public or private 501(c)(3) accredited institutions of higher education. NEH is offering two funding levels: Planning grants of up to $50,000 for 6-12 months, and Implementation grants of up to $150,000 for 18-36 months. The application deadline is September 5, 2024, with award announcements expected in April 2025. NEH anticipates funding approximately 12 Planning and 6 Implementation awards totaling around $1.5 million. This funding opportunity is offered under CFDA 45.162 Promotion of the Humanities Teaching and Learning Resources and Curriculum Development.

The Promotion of the Humanities Teaching and Learning Resources and Curriculum Development program supports institutions of higher education in developing or enhancing humanities programs, resources, or courses that aim to strengthen humanities education, primarily focused on increasing the study and integration of language, history, philosophy and cultural knowledge of minority, indigenous and underrepresented communities and populations. Many proposed projects under this program focus on curriculum and course developments in ethnic, Indigenous, cultural and gender studies in order to reflect a diversity of communities beyond the traditional mainstream.