Building a More Perfect Union: Pandemic Recovery Grants for Humanities Organizations

Funder: National Writing Project (National Endowment for the Humanities - American Rescue Plan)

Program Description: Grant-making program designed to assist humanities organizations adversely impacted by the coronavirus pandemic to strengthen educational programming and expand reach to underserved communities.

Geographic Scope: United States (national)

Award Details:

• Number of Grants: Up to 50 grants planned (38 were actually awarded in spring 2022)
• Award Amount: Not specified in materials
• Focus Areas:
  • Restoring programming post-pandemic
  • Establishing community partnerships
  • Developing educational programming in anticipation of 250th anniversary of US founding
  • Creating open-access, adaptable resources and program models
  • Expanding access to lesser-known stories and histories
  • Engaging communities through participatory public humanities events
  • Developing institutes and curriculum with teachers and students

Eligible Applicants:

• Nonprofit organizations
• Museums
• Libraries and archives
• State parks and historic sites
• Public-facing humanities centers at colleges and universities
• Local, regional, or cross-regional organizations

Program Goals: Assist entities in restoring programming post-pandemic, engaging or deepening collaborations with stakeholders and communities to expand reach, and creating resources that enrich public understanding of diverse yet intersecting civic life.

Contact Information: [email protected]

Additional Resources:

• Original RFP available on website
• List of 38 award recipients available
• More information at https://www.neh.gov/sharp/grantmaking
• Social media: #NEHRecovery and #SHARP