National Humanities Conference Equitable Access Grants
Funding Amount
Up to $1,895 per grant
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
National Humanities Conference Equitable Access Grants
Funder: Federation of State Humanities Councils (FSHC) and National Humanities Alliance (NHA), with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)
Program Status: Active, recurring annual program
Geographic Scope: United States-based applicants
Award Amount: Up to $1,895 per grant to reimburse conference registration, travel, and lodging expenses
Number of Awards: Varies by year (15 grants in 2022 and 2024; 30 grants in 2023)
- U.S.-based humanities students
- Humanities professionals and scholars
- Applicants from a range of organizations including: - State and jurisdictional humanities councils - Community colleges - Four-year colleges and universities - Museums - Community organizations - Libraries - Heritage centers
- Unaffiliated individuals also eligible
- Preference given to: - Individuals from marginalized populations and communities previously underrepresented at the National Humanities Conference - Those without institutional support for professional development - Members of the humanities council community - Employees or students at NHA member institutions - Those affiliated with NHA's scholarly society members - Applicants who can articulate barriers to access faced in humanities education/work - Those who can explain how conference participation will benefit professional development
Eligibility
- Conference registration fees
- Travel expenses
- Lodging expenses
- Some meals included in registration cost
What is Funded
- Grant recipients must attend the entire National Humanities Conference
- Recipients participate in a cohort that gathers for networking, breakfast discussions, and meetings with NEH senior staff
- Recipients present/discuss work at roundtable sessions related to conference themes
Requirements
- Federation of State Humanities Councils
- 1530 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 340
- Arlington, Virginia 22209
- Website: statehumanities.org
Contact Information
- All applicants added to waitlist for discounted conference registration
- All applicants receive virtual attendance registration waiver
- Applicants who previously received discounted/waived registration due to need remain eligible
- NEH Research Misconduct Policy applies to all funded activities
Additional Notes
How to Apply
Application Process
Submission Format: Brief application document submitted online
Required Components:
1. A description of barriers to access faced in humanities education and/or work
2. A description of how participation in the conference focused on deepening public engagement with humanities would contribute to professional growth
3. An explanation of how applicant plans to share knowledge from the conference in their work, community, or academic studies
4. Resume or curriculum vitae (2-page limit)
Application Materials:
Key Dates (varies by year):
Selection Process:
Post-Award Requirements:
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