Common
Questions About Applying for an Humanities Center
Grant
How
do I apply for a grant?
The first step is to identify where your project
fits within the programs of the UAH Humanities Center.
All programs are administered
by one office: Travel Grants, Public Programs, Research
Programs, and Matching Funds.
If
you are unsure how your idea might match our programs,
click here.
What
is in an application?
Each
program has special instructions on how to prepare your
application. Make a checklist at the end of each
guideline and use this as a quick reference for what should
be included and how many copies should be submitted.
When
should I apply?
Each
program has its own deadline. These deadlines are posted
on this website and announced within the college electronically
and via memo.
How
should I submit my application?
Applicants
should see the instructions included with each program
guideline. The UAH Humanities Center does not accept proposals
submitted by fax or e-mail.
How
are proposals evaluated?
Proposals
are assessed by Humanities Center Steering Committee members,
who represent a broad range of disciplines and expertise.
Their
recommendations go to the Director of the Humanities Center,
who in turn has final grant-making authority.
Each
program has its own selection criteria. Please check the
program's guidelines for further information.
When
can I expect to hear a decision?
An
applicant should expect to wait two to four weeks after
the deadline to hear a decision. Some grant programs have
a shorter waiting period.
Do
I need to acknowledge the UAH Humanities Center?
Yes,
acknowledgement is required in all UAH Humanities Center
funded materials and products.
What
are Humanities Center's rights to the products?
The Endowment reserves a royalty-free nonexclusive and
irrevocable right to reproduce, publish or otherwise use
a work produced
with UAH Humanities Center funding and to authorize others
to do so for federal purposes.
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What
kind of help is available?
If
you are interested in applying, or simply have a project
idea you would like to discuss, we invite you to contact
Steering Committee Members either by e-mail or telephone.
Program officers can:
- offer
advice about preparing a proposal
- supply
examples of projects
- review
preliminary drafts (for most programs, if they are submitted
well before the deadline)
Who
is eligible for a grant?
Individuals:
If you are a full-time UAH faculty member in a humanities
field or a full-time UAH faculty member from another discipline
working on a project that is humanities-related you are
eligible to apply for a grant.
Institutions:
U.S. nonprofit institutions (public agencies or private
nonprofit organizations) are eligible for funding when working
in collaboration with a full-time UAH faculty member. State
and local governments are also eligible when working in
collaboration with a full-time UAH faculty member. IRS tax-exempt
status is required for grants. You will need to check the
guidelines of a specific program for any other special requirements.
Cultural institutions such as museums, archives, libraries,
colleges, universities, historical societies, public television
and radio stations are funded only if working with a full-time
UAH faculty member.
Who
receives Humanities Center grants?
The Center typically awards grants to UAH full-time
faculty working individually or in collaboration with local
agencies. The
grants:
- provide
access to cultural and educational resources
- strengthen
teaching and learning in schools and colleges
- promote
research and original scholarship
- provide
opportunities for lifelong learning
- strengthen
the institutional base of the humanities
Can
I get an HC grant to write a novel or create a work
of
art?
No, the Humanities Center does not fund the creative
or performing arts. If you are interested in support for
these
areas
you
should call or write the National Endowment for the Arts,
1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20506, www.arts.gov,
phone 202-682-5400. HRC does fund the history
and criticism of the arts.
Can
I get a Humanities Center grant to fulfill degree
requirements?
No.
However, Faculty Research Awards are granted for research
projects that may contribute to the completion of a doctoral
dissertation. (Contact the Center Director for details.)
Can
I get an Humanities Center grant to support a particular
cause?
No,
the Humanities Center does not fund projects that are directed
at persuading an audience to a particular political, philosophical,
religious,
or ideological point of view.
Does
Humanities Centerfund pedagogical projects?
No,
the Humanities Center does not fund projects that deal
solely with pedagogical theory or that are intended to
improve
writing,
speaking,
or thinking skills apart from a focus on specific humanities
content.
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