Climate Smart Humanities Organizations

Type: 
Funding
Grant Deadline: 
09/14/2023
Organization: 
NEH
Description: 

Deadline: September 14, 2023. The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Office of Challenge Programs is accepting applications for the Climate Smart Humanities Organizations program. This program supports comprehensive assessment and strategic planning efforts by humanities organizations to mitigate physical and operational environmental impacts and adapt to a changing climate. Projects will result in climate action and adaptation planning documents or similar detailed assessments including prioritized, measurable actions and their expected outcomes. Proposals must address how strategic planning for climate change will increase the organization’s resilience and support its work in the humanities over the long term. Projects are financed through a combination of federal matching funds and gifts raised from third-party non-federal sources.

Category: 
humanities, hazard mitigation, energy audits, risk assessment, infrastructure
Funding Amount: 
Up to $300,000
Matching Funds: 
Yes

Geography:

Eligibility: 
County governments Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Special district governments City or township governments
Contact Information: 
Contact the Office of Challenge Programs Team (202) 606-8309 challenge@neh.gov