DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE Infrastructure amp Capacity Building CHALLENGE GRANTS digital infrastructure AGENDA What the program funds Developing an application Review criteria Application submission ID: 1018141
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1. INFRASTRUCTURE & CAPACITY BUILDING CHALLENGE GRANTS DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE
2. Infrastructure & Capacity BuildingCHALLENGE GRANTS: digital infrastructureAGENDAWhat the program fundsDeveloping an applicationReview criteriaApplication submissionThe review processQuestions, drafts, and consultationschallenge@neh.gov
3. What the program fundsDigital Infrastructure Challenge Grants provide funds to maintain, modernize, and sustain existing digital projects and platforms.Development and modernization of digital architectureImprovements to data management Upgrading software and hardware systems Updating and enhancing existing content Improving user experience Training and outreach activities Digital preservation Associated personnel costsBusiness development activities related to all of the above
4. Humanities Collections and Reference Resourceshttps://www.neh.gov/grants/preservation/humanities-collections-and-reference-resourcesResearch and Developmenthttps://www.neh.gov/grants/preservation/research-and-developmentDigital Humanities Access Grantshttps://www.neh.gov/grants/odh/digital-humanities-advancement-grantsDigital Projects for the Publichttps://www.neh.gov/grants/public/digital-projects-the-publicNEH-Mellon Fellowships for Digital Publicationhttps://www.neh.gov/grants/research/neh-mellon-fellowships-digital-publicationScholarly Editions and Scholarly Translationshttps://www.neh.gov/grants/research/scholarly-editions-and-translations-grantsOther neh programs that fund digital work
5. Special encouragement for two-year colleges, HBCUs, TCUs, and HSIs: 1:1 matching requirementAll other applicants: 3:1 for projects requesting up to $500,0004:1 for projects requesting $500,001-$750,000Application deadline: May 15In order to receive Federal matching funds, recipients must raise and certify funding from non-federal third-party sources.Infrastructure and Capacity Building Challenge GrantsDIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE
6. Developing an applicationInvolve the whole team in the planning and grant writing process.Have institutional commitment for the project: Willingness to fundraise; space, personnel, equipment; recognition of faculty work.Have solid data about the use of the digital resource, and an understanding of its significance to the user community.The project budget should be limited to requested NEH funds plus the minimum required nonfederal funds, even if the proposal is part of a larger project.For purposes of expenditure, there is no distinction between federal funds and non-federal gifts.
7. Narrative (10 pp)BudgetWork PlanInstitutional ProfileFinancial SummaryList of Trustees and StaffResumes for Key PersonnelLetters of CommitmentData Management PlanSustainability PlanOther Documentation listed in the Notice of Funding OpportunityWhat you’ll need to prepare
8. Infrastructure & Capacity BuildingCHALLENGE GRANTS: REVIEW CRITERIAPeer reviewers will use the following criteria to review applications:Impact and sustainabilityThe significance of humanities activities and audience reachPersonnel and project planEvaluationFundraising and financial capacity
9. Start with the review criteriaDemonstrate your project’s significanceDevelop a clear and realistic work planProvide contextMake it sound interestingInclude compelling letters of supportMake your case—Maria Biernik/NEH
10. Remember your audienceWrite for specialists and generalistsAvoid jargonAddress the criteriaUse concrete examplesShow them you know what you’re doingAnticipate and answer possible concerns—Alamy
11. Ensure that your SAM.gov and Grants.gov registrations and passwords are current. Registration in all systems, including SAM.gov and Grants.gov, may take up to 1 month to complete.Use the Notice of Funding Opportunity to guide you through the submission process.SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION
12. COMMON ERRORSIgnoring the guidelinesNot making the case for significanceWaiting until the last minute to log in to grants.govAn incomplete or unrealistic work planA budget that does not align with the projectTypos or grammatical errors
13. SubmissionAward notificationChairman’s decisionNational Council reviewStaff recommendationsReview panelsThe life of your application
14. QUESTIONS?NEH staff will answer questions, provide telephone consultations, and read draft proposals submitted no later than April 3.challenge@neh.gov202-606-8309
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