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NEH UPDATE

NEH UPDATE. Strategies for Digital Projects. Introduction. Meegan White, Project Director, Grant Center. The National Endowment for the Humanities. David Weinstein, National Endowment for the Humanities, Senior Program Officer, Division of Public Programs.

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NEH UPDATE

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  1. NEH UPDATE Strategies for Digital Projects

  2. Introduction Meegan White, Project Director, Grant Center

  3. The National Endowment for the Humanities David Weinstein, National Endowment for the Humanities, Senior Program Officer, Division of Public Programs

  4. What the Division of Public Programs Supports: • Outstanding humanities projects for the general public • Public radio programs • Documentary films for public TV • Exhibits in museums and historical societies • Public discussion programs • Digital projects- including online exhibits

  5. Deadlines for Media Grants Media Projects August 13, 2014 January 2015 Bridging Cultures through Film June 11, 2014 Digital Projects for the Public June 11, 2014

  6. Media Makers • Big, national productions • U.S. or International Subjects • Two levels: Development ($75,000) and Production ($800,000)

  7. Division of Public Programs Funded Films Latino Americans-WETA Slavery by Another Name-tpt War of 1812- WNED

  8. Bridging Cultures Through Film • International topics in the humanities; encouraging audiences to think beyond U.S. borders. • Two funding levels: Development ($75,000) and Production ($650,000)

  9. NEH Support for Public Radio • Afropop Worldwide • Backstory with The History Guys • Hidden Kitchens World

  10. New in 2014: Digital Projects for the Public • Games, mobile tours, websites, other multimedia or transmedia projects. • Two Levels: Discovery ($30,000) and Prototyping ($100,000).

  11. Digital Projects Funded Under • Museums, Libraries and Cultural Organizations • KQED: New Deal Murals of San Francisco • CHNM: Digital tour of the National Mall

  12. What Does a Successful Proposal Look Like? • Important subject • Strong scholarship • Accomplished media team • Engaging storytelling • National distribution plan • Wide audience appeal

  13. Tips for a Successful Application • Prepare • Don't wait until the last minute. • Register with grants.gov well ahead of time. • Review the guidelines. • Review sample applications. • Review lists of previously funded projects. • Contact NEH staff with questions or to brainstorm.

  14. Tips for a Successful Application • Make your case • Meet the criteria provided in the guidelines. • Explain why your project is important. • Explain how your project incorporates and synthesizes scholarship. • Convince proposal readers that there is a large audience for your project.

  15. Tips for a Successful Application • Make your case • Intrigue your readers. • Form partnerships between scholars and practitioners. • Form additional partnerships for outreach and distribution. • Brag a little bit.  

  16. Tips for a Successful Application • Think about the audience for your proposal • Consider audiences at multiple stages of review. • Write for both media professionals and scholars. • Write clearly and concisely. Make it easy for your readers. • Anticipate your readers’ concerns and address them. • Ask colleagues to read a draft of the application. • Call Me.

  17. David Weinstein Senior Program Officer Division of Public Programs dweinstein@neh.gov Division of Public Programs: 202-606-8308

  18. Upcoming Webinars USDA’s Rural Digital Competition Wednesday, June 11, 2014 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. EDT Register at www.apts.org/grantcenter Protect My Public Media Webinar on Social Media Thursday, June 12, 2014 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. EDT To register or for questions, contact Stacey Karp at skarp@apts.org Got Impact? Tuesday, June 17, 2014 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. EDT Register at www.apts.org/grantcenter

  19. Visit the Grant Center Websitefor More Information www.apts.org/grantcenter Questions? Email grantcenter@apts.org @aptsgrantcenter

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