- NEH Proposal Development Resources
- NIH Proposal Development Resources
- NSF Proposal Development Resources
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) serves and strengthens the nation by supporting high-quality projects and programs in the humanities and by making the humanities available to all Americans. The External Funding Page offers more information about the NEH and its funding opportunities. Below is a collection of proposal resources specific to the NEH and its submission process.
A guide for first-time applicants is provided by the NEH on its website, offering general advice while highlighting its mission and values.
How to Get a Grant from the NEH
This article from Humanities, NEH's blog/magazine offers advice from the funder itself about applying for and receiving grants.
NEH Fellowships Overview
The NEH's Division of Research Programs has created an overview of Fellowship programs on its website, including updated requirements for 2023 and links to additional resources.
NEH Application Tips
A PDF document directly from the NEH is available that highlights tips for preparing for and applying to their grant programs.
How to Write a Successful White Paper: Tips from the ODH
White Papers are a document required of awardees from several NEH programs. NEH's Office of Digital Humanities provides a guide to completing these documents, going into detail about the proper audience and style.
NEH Samples and Successful Proposals
The Freedom of Information Act: Sample Grant Application Narratives
The NEH provides sample grant application narratives for several programs offered by the Division of Education, Division of Preservation & Access, Division of Public Programs, and more.
NEH Past Awards Search
An awards search function is available on the NEH website that can be filtered by program, awardee, and more. Past Pitt Awardees can be accessed by filtering by the awarded organization category.
NEH Recorded Resources
Webinar: NEH Mellon Fellowships for Digital Publication
This recorded webinar from January 2023 offers updated information on the Mellon Fellowships for Digital Publication, as well as tips for applying to the program.
NEH 2021 Virtual Grants Workshop
Recordings of the 2021 Virtual Grants Workshop are available on the NEH's YouTube page. Videos include a general overview of grants and presentations on specific programs.