Arts grant

Apply for NEH Fellowships

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Max award

$60,000

Deadline

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Agency

National Endowment for the Humanities

Source

federal funding

What this application should emphasize

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Explain the creative work, audience, community value, timeline, and public outcome.
Include portfolio strength, collaborators, venue, distribution, or prior recognition.
Must be a US citizen or foreign national who has resided in the US for at least 3 years prior to the application deadline
Must hold a terminal degree (PhD or equivalent) or have equivalent professional experience

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Project narrative (up to 1,200 words describing the research project)

Bibliography of key sources

Curriculum vitae or resume

Two references (letters submitted directly by recommenders)

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