The National Endowment for the Humanities has announced
          the publication of application guidelines containing new
          deadlines and priorities for its Division of Public
          Programs.  The key changes are as follows:


          Instead of having separate guidelines for each of the
          Division of Public Programs' four program areas (Libraries
          and Archives, Media, Museums and Historical Organizations,
          and Public Humanities Projects), there will now be only one
          set of guidelines for all four of these programs.

          The deadline for application for all public humanities
          programs is Dec. 6, 1996, with awards to be announced in
          July 1997.  The deadline for preliminary applications is
          Oct. 25, 1996.

          The new priorities include emphases on national significance
          or impact; reach to new, expanded or diversified audiences;
          collaboration among cultural institutions and
          organizations; and use of multiple formats or new
          technologies for public programs.

          For prospective applicants interested in discussing the
          guidelines, the NEH this fall will hold four one-day
          meetings, each in a different region of the country, to
          introduce the new guidelines and priorities of its Division
          of Public Programs.

          The regional meetings are scheduled for New York City,
          Sept. 20; Dallas, Sept. 27; San Francisco, Oct. 4; and
          Chicago, Oct. 11.

          For more information on the guidelines or regional meetings
          contact:  Division of Public Programs
          202/606-8267
          FAX: 202/606-8557
          E-mail: [log in to unmask]

          Copies of the new guidelines may be obtained from:
          Public Informaton Office
          1-800-NEH-1121
          E-mail: [log in to unmask]

          To view or download a copy of the guidelines after August
          23, visit our website:  http://www.neh.fed.us