In addition to NEH's normal grant offerings, NEH is offering these special programs:
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NEH was founded on the belief that cultivating the best of the humanities
has real and tangible benefits for American civic life. As America moves
into the twenty-first century we find ourselves engaged in a conflict driven
by religion, philosophy, ideology, and views of history--all humanities
subjects. Today it is all the more urgent that we study American institutions,
culture, and history. Defending our democracy demands more than successful
military campaigns. It requires an understanding of the ideas that have
shaped our nation.
To help Americans continue to make sense of their history and of the world around them, NEH is launching an initiative: We the People.
NEH encourages scholars, teachers, filmmakers, curators, and librarians to submit grant applications that explore significant events and themes in our nation's history and culture and that advance knowledge of the principles that define America.
NEH is accepting We the People proposals to all programs and at all deadlines. Proposals are expected to meet the guidelines of program that best fits the character of the project. A list of programs and deadlines is available on NEH's website.
Proposals responding to the initiative can take the form of:
- new scholarship;
- projects to preserve and provide access to documents and artifacts;
- educational projects for every level, K-16;
- public programs in libraries, museums, and historical societies, including exhibitions, film, radio, and Internet-based programs.
Proposals will be evaluated through NEH's established review process and will not receive special consideration. The chairman reserves the right to determine which grants will be designated as We the People projects.
Learn about the We the People projects for 2003 and 2004.
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