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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. 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; and public programs in libraries, museums and historical societies, including exhibitions, film, radio, and Internet-based programs. NEH will accept proposals for the initiative to all programs and 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 by clicking here. 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. More information about We the People is available at www.wethepeople.gov. |
