Funding Opportunity for

Organizations

Institutes for K-12 Educators

Maximum award amount

$220,000

Expected output

Curriculum Project;
Professional Development for Teachers or Faculty;
Workshop

Period of performance

15 months

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NEH-funded institutes are professional development programs that convene K-12 educators from across the nation to deepen their understanding of significant topics in the humanities and enrich their capacity for effective scholarship and teaching.

NOFO Webinar Recording: The video below provides an overview of what Institutes programs offer and how they are organized, addresses each section of the application requirements, and covers budget requirements and what to know about submitting your application.

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  • Thursday, January 4 (12 – 1 pm Eastern and 4 – 5 pm Eastern) 
  • Friday, January 5 (12 – 1 pm Eastern and 4 – 5 pm Eastern) 

Previously Funded Projects (see Section C.3, Eligibility Information): 

  • You are considered previously funded if your project director and co-directors have been previously awarded under the Institutes, Landmarks, or Seminar programs. 

  • Previously funded projects must wait a year before reapplying. 

  • Previously funded projects must submit all participant evaluations without modifications (such as data cleaning or analysis charts). 

  • Considerations for previously funded projects integrated within narrative sections. 

  • If you have previously received an Institutes award, you must limit your narrative to 12 pages. 

Outputs (see Section A.1, Purpose):  

  • All applicants must include a “Program Outputs” statement with their Work Plan. Examples are included in the NOFO document and NOFO webinar. 

Applicant Eligibility (see Section C.3, Other Eligibility Information):  

  • An individual may not serve as project director for multiple proposed projects. 

Replacement Director(s): Do not include replacement director retainment stipends. 

Attachments (see Section D.2, Content and Form of Application Submission): 

  • Attachment 1: Narrative 

    • Must begin with a one-paragraph summary of the project. 

  • Attachment 5: Letters of commitment and support 

    • Clarification regarding who should submit letters of commitment and support. 

Next

Application Instructions

Review your application package

Application Materials

Begin by reading the Notice of Funding Opportunity, below. You want to ensure you understand all the expectations and restrictions for projects delivered under this program and are prepared to write the most effective application. 

Notice of Funding Opportunity, 2024 

Grants.gov application package

Program Resources

Frequently Asked Questions, 2024

Past and Upcoming Professional Development Programs

Awards, 2020-2023

Policy on the Use of Artificial Intelligence for NEH Grant Proposals

Sample Application Narratives

Institutes for K-12 Educators - Courting Liberty: Slavery and Equality Under the Constitution, 1770-1870 (Residential Format)

Institutes for K-12 Educators - Making the Good Reader and Citizen: The History of Literature Instruction at American Schools (virtual format) 

Institutes for K-12 Educators - Human/Nature: An Exploration of Place, Story, and Climate Futurism (combined format)

Sample Budget Justification

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Complete your application package

Follow the instructions outlined in the Notice of Funding Opportunity and the Grants.gov instructions.

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