National Endowment for the Humanities: Media Projects
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 45.036 (USAspending.gov).
- Documentary Educational Resources Inc $700,000
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
Under this program, development awards should result in a script or detailed treatment. Production awards must result in the production and distribution of radio, podcast, television, or documentary film projects.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- U.S. State Government
- U.S. Territory Government
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
- Municipality/Township Government
- County Government
- Local Government Consortium
- Not-for-Profit Organization
A nonprofit organization recognized as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; an accredited institution of higher education (public or nonprofit); a state or local government or one of their agencies ; a federally recognized Native American Tribal government .
How to Apply
Award Procedure
NEH staff review all applications for eligibility, completeness, and responsiveness. The agency then conducts a peer review process for all applications that pass this initial screening. Peer reviewers are experts in their fields with knowledge and expertise relevant to the activities that the program supports. NEH instructs peer reviewers to evaluate applications according to established review criteria. Peer reviewers must comply with federal ethics rules governing conflicts of interest. NEH program officers supplement the peer reviewers’ comments to address matters of fact or significant points that the peer reviewers have overlooked. They then make funding recommendations to the National Council on the Humanities and the NEH Chairman. The National Council meets at least twice each year to review applications and advise the NEH Chairman. By law, the Chairman has the sole authority to make final funding decisions.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 120 to 180 days
- Renewal interval: > 180 Days
Announcements are made approximately 9-12 months after the application deadline.
Program details & compliance
Description
The Media Projects program supports the development, production, and distribution of radio programs, podcasts, documentary films, and television programs. Projects must be grounded in humanities scholarship, attract a broad general audience, and should be for national or regional distribution. Film and television projects may be stand-alone documentaries or a series of programs. Radio and podcast projects may be single programs, a series, or segments within an ongoing program. Projects may include supplementary components such as discussion programs or websites.
Mission Categories
Primary: Promotion of the Humanities
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements