NEH Resources for Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs)
Tuskegee University is one of eight HBCUs to receive a grant through the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Cultural Heritage Stewardship program. Tuskegee will develop a stewardship plan for Thrasher and Sage Halls, designed by noted African American architect Robert R. Taylor.
Photo by Kwesi Daniels, courtesy National Trust for Historic Preservation
NEH recognizes the important role of Historically Black Colleges and Universities in educating and inspiring students, fostering exploration of African American history, culture, and identity, and expanding educational access in all areas of the humanities. NEH encourages HBCUs and their faculty members to take advantage of all NEH grant programs and resources, including those that are HBCU-specific.
Grant programs:
Humanities Initiatives at Historically Black Colleges & Universities
This NEH funding opportunity strengthens the teaching and study of the humanities at HBCUs through the development or enhancement of humanities programs, courses, or resources.
Awards for Faculty at Historically Black Colleges & Universities
NEH funding for teachers, scholars, and staff at HBCUs supports advanced research on humanities topics.
Collaborative Research
This NEH grant program supports largescale institutional research projects for manuscript preparation and scholarly digital projects. A team that includes a project director or collaborator from an HBCU is eligible to request an additional $50,000 for its project ($300,000 maximum).
Spotlight on Humanities in Higher Education
This NEH grant program supports small projects that benefit underserved populations through the teaching and study of the humanities at small and mid-sized colleges and universities.
Resources:
About the NEH application review process
State Humanities Councils - NEH provides direct funding to humanities councils in the fifty-six states and jurisdictions. The councils enrich the cultural life of the people they serve by supporting the unique resources and interests of their local communities through grants, council-led programs, and partnerships. Find your local humanities council here.
NEH is a partner on the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity through Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and a member of the Federal HBCU Interagency Working Group on Arts, History, Humanities, & Culture.
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Explore NEH-supported summer professional development opportunities for educators.
NEH program staff will participate in the upcoming 2024 Annual National HBCU Week Conference in September 2024. Attend an NEH presentation or connect with our staff in the exhibitor hall to learn more about NEH funding opportunities for HBCUs.
Are you at an HBCU and have a question or want to talk to someone about your project? Send an email to outreach@neh.gov.