Opportunity Information: Apply for 20190812 AH
The American History and Civics Education: National Convenings grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 20190812 AH) is a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), specifically through its Division of Education Programs, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Education's American History and Civics Education - National Activities program. The award is designed as a single, fifteen-month national effort led by one qualified organization that can bring together major stakeholders in K-12 instruction to take a clear look at where American history, civics, and government education stands today and what strong, evidence-informed practice looks like across the country.
At the center of the project are two national convenings. These meetings are intended to gather knowledgeable participants (such as educators, researchers, curriculum experts, civic education leaders, and other key voices) to assess the current state of K-12 teaching in American history and civics and to identify best practices. The goal is not only to compare approaches and challenges across different contexts, but also to surface practical lessons and effective strategies that can be shared broadly and used to strengthen instruction nationwide.
The work does not end with the meetings themselves. The selected recipient is expected to publish a report that captures and disseminates the convenings' findings. This report functions as the main public deliverable of the project, translating the discussions and conclusions into a format that educators, decision-makers, and the broader public can use. To support the report's release and visibility, the project must also include a national forum in Washington, D.C. to formally launch the publication and extend its reach to national audiences and influential education and civic stakeholders.
In addition, the grant requires a robust national publicity strategy aimed at both the education community and the general public. That means the recipient must plan for communications and outreach that go beyond simply posting a report online. The intent is to actively promote awareness and uptake of the convenings' conclusions through coordinated dissemination, helping ensure that the findings are noticed, discussed, and used by practitioners, institutions, and interested community members.
Funding is capped at an award ceiling of $650,000, and NEH anticipated making one award under this opportunity. The activity category is listed under Humanities (with Cultural Affairs referenced in the CFDA context), and the CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 45.163. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions in that nonprofit category). The opportunity was created on July 12, 2019, with an original closing date of August 12, 2019.Apply for 20190812 AH
- The National Endowment for the Humanities in the humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "American History and Civics Education: National Convenings" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 45.163.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 12, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 12, 2019. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $650,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education.
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What is the American History and Civics Education: National Convenings grant?
This opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 20190812 AH) is a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) through its Division of Education Programs, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Education's American History and Civics Education - National Activities program. It supports a single national effort focused on K-12 American history, civics, and government education.
Who is the sponsoring agency for this grant?
The grant is offered by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), specifically its Division of Education Programs, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Education's American History and Civics Education - National Activities program.
What type of award is this?
This is a discretionary cooperative agreement.
How many awards did NEH expect to make?
NEH anticipated making one award under this opportunity.
How long is the project period?
The award is designed as a fifteen-month national effort.
What is the main purpose of the funded project?
The project is intended to bring together major stakeholders in K-12 instruction to assess where American history, civics, and government education stands today and to identify strong, evidence-informed practices across the country.
What are the core activities required by the grant?
Based on the opportunity description, the central required components include: (1) two national convenings; (2) a published report that captures and disseminates the findings from those convenings; (3) a national forum in Washington, D.C. to formally launch the report; and (4) a robust national publicity strategy to promote awareness and uptake of the findings.
What are the two national convenings supposed to accomplish?
The convenings are intended to gather knowledgeable participants to assess the current state of K-12 teaching in American history and civics, compare approaches and challenges across contexts, and identify best practices and practical lessons that can strengthen instruction nationwide.
Who is expected to participate in the convenings?
The convenings are intended to include knowledgeable participants such as educators, researchers, curriculum experts, civic education leaders, and other key voices involved in K-12 American history and civics education.
Is there a required deliverable beyond holding the meetings?
Yes. The selected recipient is expected to publish a report that captures and disseminates the findings from the convenings. This report is described as the main public deliverable of the project.
What is the purpose of the published report?
The report is meant to translate the discussions and conclusions of the convenings into a usable format for educators, decision-makers, and the broader public, and to support broader sharing of effective strategies and lessons learned.
Is there a required event tied to releasing the report?
Yes. The project must include a national forum in Washington, D.C. to formally launch the publication and extend its reach to national audiences and influential education and civic stakeholders.
What does the grant require in terms of communications or outreach?
The opportunity requires a robust national publicity strategy aimed at both the education community and the general public. The intent is to go beyond simply posting the report online by actively promoting awareness, discussion, and use of the convenings' conclusions through coordinated dissemination.
What is the maximum funding available?
Funding is capped at an award ceiling of $650,000.
What is the project scope in terms of leadership?
The award is structured as a single national effort led by one qualified organization.
What program area or activity category is associated with this opportunity?
The activity category is listed under Humanities (with Cultural Affairs referenced in the CFDA context).
What CFDA number is associated with this grant?
The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 45.163.
Which organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions in that nonprofit category).
When was this funding opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on July 12, 2019.
What was the original application closing date?
The original closing date was August 12, 2019.
What is the intended national impact of this grant?
The project is intended to surface practical lessons and effective strategies that can be shared broadly and used to strengthen K-12 instruction in American history, civics, and government nationwide.
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