As part of its WE THE PEOPLE initiative, the National Endowment for the
Humanities announces two new grant programs for museums, historic sites and
historical organizations.  The next deadline is February 3, 2004, so it's
not too late to think about applying!

AMERICA'S HISTORIC PLACES

NEH invites proposals for public programs that use one or more historic
sites to address themes and issues central to American history.  Projects
can interpret a single historic site, a series of sites, whole
neighborhoods, communities or towns, or larger geographical regions. The
place taken as a whole must be significant to American history and the
project must convey its importance to visitors. Projects should:

Increase the public's knowledge and appreciation of American history;

Encourage historic sites, communities, or regions to develop interpretive
programs that address central themes and issues in American history;

Encourage consultation with humanities scholars and organizations in the
development of heritage tourism destinations and itineraries; and

Focus on the development or implementation of interpretive content that
tells a significant national story appropriate to the place.

Possible activities include docent tours, publications (e.g., brochures,
guidebooks, etc.), driving or walking trails or tours, annotated
itineraries, exhibition labeling or trail signage, film, and digital media.



YOUTH AND FAMILY PROGRAMS IN AMERICAN HISTORY

NEH invites proposals for substantive public humanities programs that
encourage intergenerational learning about significant topics in U.S.
history and culture, or that engage young people in reflection and
discussion of defining events, eras, individuals or ideas in our nation's
past. The goals of this grant emphasis are to:

Strengthen knowledge and appreciation of American history among young people
through activities outside the classroom;

Encourage families to explore themes and ideas from American history
together;

Stimulate the development of programming tailored to youth and family
audiences among museums, libraries, historical societies and sites, parks,
and other places in the community.

Programs might include intergenerational reading and discussion programs,
history summer camps or oral history projects for young people.

AMERICA'S HISTORIC PLACES Projects and YOUTH AND FAMILY PROGRAS IN AMERICAN
HISTORY will involve partnerships among organizations, and should take place
at multiple venues regionally or nationally.
Single-site project applications may be competitive if they are of
exceptional scope and quality, if they hold unusual promise as models, or if
they are conceived as "pilots" for larger-scale projects.

Programs may take place at museums, historical societies or sites,
libraries, parks or other places in the community. Activities that take
place at schools during regular school hours or as part of the school
curriculum are not eligible.


FOR MORE INFORMATION about either of these grant programs, please contact:

Division of Public Programs
Phone: 202-606-8267
e-mail:  [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>

Or visit the NEH web site:  http://www.neh.gov <http://www.neh.gov>






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