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NEH Archaeological and Ethnographic Field Research

The National Endowment for the Humanities Archaeological and Ethnographic Field Research Grant supports empirical field research projects that address important humanities questions.

NEH expects to awards approximately 6 grants of up to $150,000 each. Applications are due by September 25, 2024. Optional rough drafts are due by July 15, 2024.

Eligibility

Organization

This grant is open to:

  • 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations
  • Accredited public or nonprofit institutions of higher education
  • State and local governments
  • Federally recognized Native American Tribal governments 

Project Director

The Project Director must be a scholar with a PhD or equivalent in a humanities field or related social science subfield

Allowable Activities

Archaeology

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Archaeological methods may include:

  • Field survey
  • Remote sensing
  • Documentation
  • Visualization
  • Excavation

Projects may focus on questions in ancient studies, archaeology, art history, classical studies, epigraphy, regional studies, and related disciplines. 

Ethnography

Ethnographic methods may include:

  • Participant observation
  • Interviews
  • Long-term site visits
  • Oral history

Projects may focus on questions in anthropology, ethnolinguistics, ethnomusicology, performance studies, folklore studies, sociology, and related disciplines.

Allowable Expenses

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Grant funds may be used for:

  • Travel, lodging, and meals 
  • Permits, fees, and visas
  • Field equipment and supplies 
  • Labor, specialists, translators, and other local vendors 
  • Salary or salary replacement costs for the project director and compensation for collaborating scholars

Funds may not be used for manuscript and publishing costs. Data analysis and processing is allowed, but should not exceed 50% of the budget. Up to $5,000 per 12 month period may be used for conservation and preservation activities.

Areas of Interest

NEH has a particular interest in projects that fall within these programs.

American Tapestry: Weaving Together Past, Present, and Future

The American Tapestry: Weaving Together Past, Present, and Future program is a special inititative to address important challenges of our time, such as strengthening democracy, climate change, and advocating for equity.

United We Stand: Connecting Through Culture

United We Stand: Connecting Through Culture encourages humanities projects that address hate-based violence and foster civic engagement and cross-cultural understanding.

Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative 

NEH has partnered with the Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative to increase public understanding of the Federal Indian boarding school system through which thousands of Indigenous children were separated from their families and often abused.

Clif Family Foundation Small Grant

Gary Erickson and Kit Crawford founded the Clif Family Foundation in 2006 to leave a better world for their children and, now, grandchildren. They offer grants to small-to-midsize grassroots nonprofits who share that vision.

Applications for operational support are reviewed three times annually; deadlines are March 1 and August 1. Awards are typically $5,000 – $25,000.

Eligibility

This grant is open to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations in the United States.

Funding Priorities

Strengthen Our Food System

  • Increase organic and other climate-friendly agricultural methods
  • Connect families with local farmers and sellers
  • Establish opportunities for the next generation of farmers
  • Make access to fresh, healthy food more equitable
  • Remove obstacles for BIPOC farmers

Enhance Equitable Community Health Outcomes

  • Eliminate exposure to toxic chemicals
  • Advance access to clean water
  • Increase access to nature and outdoor recreation
  • Expand walking and biking access
  • Improve workers’ standard of living, wages, and working conditions

Safeguard Our Environment and Natural Resources

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  • Further work on climate change
  • Promote renewable energy and green jobs
  • Break the resource waste cycle
  • Conserve water for long term, equitable access
  • Expand environmental justice
  • Preserve watersheds, open spaces, and wild places

Priority Consideration

Priority consideration will be given to applicants that:

  • Address two or more of the above funding priorities
  • Demonstrate strong community ties
  • Have a clearly defined and viable plan to make positive change

Restrictions

The Clif Family Foundation does not fund:

  • Individuals
  • Government agencies
  • Religious organizations
  • Capital construction
  • Endowments
  • Fundraisers
  • Media projects
  • Deficit funding

Wildlife Acoustics Scientific Product Grant

Wildlife Acoustics offers eligible products from their bioacoustic research tools through the Scientific Product Grant. Applicants may request up to $4,000 in products and software.

Applications are reviewed on a quarterly basis and up to $12,000 in products dispersed per quarter. Applicants may also submit a request for only a Kaleidoscope Pro software license of which an unlimited number are available each quarter. Submissions are due by August 15, 2024 or November 15, 2024.

Eligibility

This grant is open to applicants associated with nonprofit, nongovernmental, charitable, and educational organizations.

Products cannot be shipped to Belarus, Crimea, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Sudan, and Syria or anyone who will take products to those countries.

Application Requirements

All applications must include:

  • A description of how the project will advance scientific knowledge and contribute to long-term conservation
  • An explanation of how the grant will significantly contribute to the success of the project
  • A detailed description of expected outcomes and how they will be evaluated
  • A plan to begin the project within one year of the award
  • A letter of recommendation
  • A copy of the organization’s certificate/tax exemption letter showing tax-exempt and charitable or educational status

Eligible Equipment

Not all Wildlife Acoustics products are eligible for this grant. Applicants may request:

Shipping costs will be covered by Wildlife Acoustics, but grantees are responsible for any applicable broker fees, duties, or taxes.

Opioid Crisis Innovation Challenge 2024

The Opioid Crisis Innovation Challenge 2024 from the Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts supports projects taking a novel approach to the opioid crisis. They are specifically focused on ideas for Innovative Payment Methods, Workforce Development, and Supporting the Transition from Treatment to Recovery.

Applicants may request up to $300,000 per year for two years. Concept notes are due by August 8, 2024 and invitations to submit a full proposal will be issued by September 6.

Eligibility

This grant is open to:

  • 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations
  • State, local, and Native American tribal governments
  • Nonprofit, tax exempt universities

Focus Areas

Submitted projects should focus on one of the following areas:

Innovative Payment Models

Current payment models often do not provide affordable access to all services needed for success recovery. Projects may:

  • Develop new payment models
  • Evaluate current methods with a focus on public or private payers or both
  • Develop methods to assess value of care
  • Analyze policy issues

Workforce Development

There is a shortage of addiction counselors and behavioral health professionals in the United States. The result has been a dearth of recovery services, especially in rural and underserved communities. Projects may:

  • Expand and sustain the pipeline of professionals to meet this shortage
  • Utilize the existing population of counselors in strategic ways
  • Develop training opportunities for peers

Supporting the Transition from Treatment to Recovery

Insufficient attention has been paid to the time following treatment when patients are transferring back to normal life and, hopefully, long term sobriety. Dealing with triggers, housing, and employment are all challenges that need to be addressed. Projects may:

  • Establish accessible recovery housing
  • Focus on other innovative methods for long term recovery

Priorities

The Foundation prioritizes patient-centered approaches and programs that reach high risk populations. Submissions are also assessed for adhering to the Foundation’s objectives to support:

  • Policy initiatives
  • Professional education
  • Payer and provider strategies
  • Public awareness

Kent Richard Hofmann Foundation

The Kent Richard Hofmann Foundation supports HIV/AIDS organizations in the United States. They are particularly interesting in funding smaller communities and rural areas where access to funding is limited.

Letters of Inquiry are due by August 2, 2024. If invited to submit, full applications will be due August 30.

Eligibility

This grant is open to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations.

Focus Areas

Projects should focus on:

  • Care and direct services
  • Education
  • Research

Potential Projects

Projects that have received funding in the past include:

  • Nutrition services
  • Testing (rural, mobile, etc.)
  • Dental care
  • Transportation assistance
  • Case management
  • Mental health services

HUD Eviction Protection Grant Program

The Eviction Protection Grant Program from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development supports organizations providing legal services to low income tenants at risk of eviction.

HUD expects to make approximately 25 awards of $500,000 – $2.5 million each. There is no matching requirement. Applications are due by August 20, 2024 at 11:59 PM ET.

Eligibility

Applicant

This grant is open to:

  • State, county, and municipal governments
  • Special district governments
  • Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
  • Public and nonprofit private institutions of higher education
  • Nonprofits with or without a 501(c)3 designation
  • Native American tribal organizations

Public and tribal housing authorities are not eligible.

Activities

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Eligible activities include:

  • Legal representation, counsel, and advice
  • Tenant advocacy
  • Post-eviction housing stability services
  • Court navigation services
  • Tenant education and outreach
  • Referrals and services to avoid eviction and minimize post-eviction impacts
  • Development, improvement, or evaluation of tools, processes, education materials and trainings, and eviction prevention and protection programs

Program Goals

The objectives of this program are to:

  • Increase housing stability for low-income tenants by providing funds to organizations offering no cost legal assistance to those at risk of eviction.
  • Support eviction protection strategies using equitable, community-driven strategies to serve those at greatest risk of eviction – Black and Brown people, people with limited English proficiency, people with disabilities, households with children, and people in rural communities.
  • Support the development and implementation of evidence-based strategies to make housing more equitable and justice oriented.
  • Evaluate legal assistance strategies and outcomes to develop evidence for means of preventing eviction and making housing more stable for renters

Allowable Expenses

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Grant funds may be used for:

  • Compensation and fringe benefits for employees for time spent on this specific project
  • Materials specifically for this project
  • Necessary equipment
  • Necessary travel expenses
  • Translation and interpretation services
  • Litigation costs
  • Outreach, education, and marketing materials

Funds may not be used to pay rent and other housing costs

NurseHack4Health Pitch-A-Thon

The NurseHack4Health Pitch-A-Thon is a virtual event for nurse-led teams to present their innovative solutions to workplace and well-being challenges.

Applications for up to $150,000 are due by August 2, 2024 and should include a pitch deck of up to 14 slides. Applicants will receive coaching throughout the Pitch-A-Thon process.

Eligibility

This funding opportunity is open to nonprofit health systems from anywhere in the world or health systems with a nonprofit fiscal sponsor.

Teams must be led by a nurse and include executive leadership. Other team members should represent an interdisciplinary coalition with individuals from other departments and professions.

Allowable Expenses

Grant funds must be used to advance the proposed solution. Up to 30% may be used for overhead, including salaries.

Grant funds may not be used for:

  • Project planning efforts
  • Brick and mortor expenses
  • Provision of health services
  • Pass-throughs or re-granting

Evaluation Criteria

All applications will be evaluated based on:

  • Potential impact
  • Innovativeness
  • Feasibility of implementation
  • Sustainability
  • Interdisciplinary team
  • Outcomes and evaluation

JustPax Fund

The JustPax Fund supports projects that are establishing new paradigms for Economic, Environmental, and Gender Justice. In 2024, they expect to award up to $500,000 in grant funds.

Awards have typically been up to $25,000 for single year projects. Higher amounts and longer time periods are possible for extraordinary projects. Applications are due by August 1, 2024 at 5:00 PM ET.

Eligibility

This grant is open to:

  • Tax exempt organizations based in the United States
  • Individuals associated with a US-based tax exempt organization
  • Non-exempt organizations associated with a US-based tax exempt organization
  • International organizations associated with a US-based tax exempt organization

Anyone, regardless of profession, academic field, or organization type, who is passionate about pursuing justice is encouraged to apply. However, funding cannot be transferred directly to individuals or organizations without tax exempt status from the IRS

Funding Limitations

Applications for the following expense types are discouraged:

  • Salaries or institutional benefits
  • Operating costs for established programs
  • Tuition assistance
  • Endowments
  • Development campaigns

Requirements

All submitted projects must be:

  • Novel and Innovative – Submitted programs must use unique and creative methods to address the issues of economic, environment, and gender justice.
  • Interdisciplinary and Action Oriented – Inclusion of diverse voices is key and plans to involve them should be outlined in the application. Projects are also urged to include actionable strategies that produce measurable results.
  • Endorsed by at least two letters of support from partner organizations.

Evaluation Criteria

All applications will be assessed based on:

  • Breadth – Potential to create interest in the topic among a wider audience.
  • The Multiplier Effect – Degree of ability to leverage additional resources to sustain the project, while taking into account negative and positive impacts.
  • Relevance – How pertinent the project is to the issues of economic, environmental, and gender justice and how novel its methodology is.
  • Dedication – Applicant’s personal interest in and commitment to the issue as demonstrated by past activities and long term intentions.
  • Stewardship and Impact of Investment – How effectively the proposal would use the requested funds.

VegFund Community Event Grants

VegFund is an international organization dedicated to providing assistance to vegan advocates around the world. They hope to promote a vegan lifestyle, with no animal products or exploitation, to all people on Earth.

Community Event Grants fund the most important work of promoting a plant-based lifestyle. Sponsored events are generally single day or no more than a week long.

Applications are accepted on a continual basis and the review process typically takes a month. Applicants outside the United States should expect their review time to be longer due to U.S. Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control requirements.

Eligibility

Applicant

This grant is open to applicants from anywhere in the world who are:

  • Nonprofit organizations
  • Individuals 18 years of age or older
  • Vegan or partnering with a vegan/vegan organization

Project

All projects must be:

  • Focused on promoting or educating on a vegan/plant-based lifestyle
  • Vegan with no animal exploitation in any aspect of the project
  • Open to the public

Grant Types

Food Sampling

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Offering food samples is one of the best ways to expose non-vegans to a plant-based diet. VegFund has many helpful resources to help with planning a successful event providing a taste of alternatives to animal products.

Paid-Per-View

PPV events feature short but impactful videos about animal agriculture. Recommended videos as well as other resources are available.

Film Screening

Longer documentaries can make an even greater impression on the viewer. Grant funds may be used to pay licensing fees and rent a venue for the screening.

Festivals and Fairs

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Vegfests are growing in popularity around the world. Check out VegFunds resources for tips and ideas for attracting non-vegans.

Learning Events

Conferences and classes can provide an opportunity for learning even more about the benefits of a vegan lifestyle. Applications for longer events should be submitted through the Special Events Grant.

Evaluation

When assessing applications, reviewers will ask:

  • Is there a well developed plan already in place?
  • Is there a full budget?
  • Is there a specific timeline?
  • Is there a team in place to carry out the project?
  • Is there a well-defined, non-vegan target audience?
  • Does the project convey a powerful message on the benefits of a vegan lifestyle?
  • Are there well defined goals and a plan for evaluating success?

Spencer Educational Foundation: General Grants

The Spencer Educational Foundation collaborates with Risk Management and Insurance educators in the United States and Canada to create a pipeline for professionals in the field. Their General Grants fund experiential learning opportunities and outreach programs.

Applications are due by July 30, 2024 for award of typically $5,000 to $25,000. Grantees should expect to hear from the Foundation at the end of October.

Eligibility

This grant is open to:

  • Public and private educational institutions
  • 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations
  • 501(c)6 nonprofit organizations

Project Examples

Examples of previously funded projects include:

  • High school outreach and career development
  • Conference and symposia attendance for students
  • Travel expenses for students to engage with industry professionals
  • Efforts to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion in the industry

The Foundation has generally not supported:

  • Competition prizes as the sole request
  • Re-granting
  • Requests without a specific project