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Spotlight on Humanities in Higher Education is sponsored by National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), Division of Education Programs. This program supports small projects that help students from underserved populations gain access to and benefit from the humanities.
Projects must enhance the teaching and study of the humanities at colleges and universities that enroll fewer than 10,000 undergraduate students and belong to at least one of the following categories: community colleges, minority-serving institutions, rural colleges and universities, or colleges and universities with.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Institutions of higher education (colleges and universities that enroll fewer than 10,000 undergraduate students and belong to specific categories like community colleges or MSIs), nonprofit organizations, and state, local, or Native American Tribal governments aiming to advance the humanities at these institutions. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Spotlight on Humanities in Higher Education is funded by National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), Division of Education Programs. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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National Endowment for the Humanities Division of Education Programs Grants is sponsored by National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), Division of Education Programs. The Division of Education Programs strengthens humanities education at pre-collegiate and post-secondary levels. It supports intensive summer programs for teachers with scholars, encouraging the study of common texts, visits to collections, and the exchange of teaching ideas.
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