Promotion of the Humanities-We the People (45.168)
Program
45.168 Promotion of the Humanities-We the People
Federal Agency
NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES
Authorization
National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965, as amended, Public Law 89-209, 20 U.S.C. 951 et seq.
Program Number
45.168
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
AUTHORIZATION: To promote the Idea of America Essay contest.
Types of Assistance
Direct Payments with Unrestricted Use.
Uses and Use Restrictions
There are no restrictions on the use of grant funds.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Individuals. Must be high school juniors who are citizens or permanent residents of the United States.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Individuals. Idea of America Essay awards are made to high school juniors who are citizens or permanent residents of the United States.
Credentials/Documentation
None.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
For the Idea of America Essay Contest, the standard application forms as furnished by the Endowment and required by OMB Circular No. A-102 must be used. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
Submit Idea of America Essay Contest application forms to the headquarters office. Use of program guidelines provided by the agency is essential. Guidelines are available online (http://www.wethepeople.gov/essay/guidelines.html) or upon request to the headquarters office. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB CIrcular No. A-110.
Award Procedure
Idea of America Essay Contest: Applications are reviewed by panels of educators and other appropriate individuals. Awards are made by the Chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities after advice of members of the National Council on the Humanities.
Deadlines
To be announced.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
None.
Renewals
Not applicable.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program has no statutory formula. Source: Program Guidelines. Contact: See Headquarters Office below.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Not applicable.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Not applicable.
Audits
Not applicable.
Records
Not applicable.
Program Accomplishments
In fiscal year 2003, 1,332 applications were received and 6 awards made. In fiscal year 2004, 2,000 applications and 6 awards are anticipated.
Financial Information
Account Identification
59-0200-0-1-503.
Obligations
(Grants) FY 02 not available; FY 03 $10,000; and FY 04 est $10,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$5,000 for grand prize winner; $1,000 for finalist.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
45 CFR 1100 and 1105. Program guidelines and forms are available online at http://www.wethepeople.gov/essay/guidelines.html and and also upon request from the National Endowment for the Humanities, 1100 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20506. Available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, is the Endowment's official publication, "Humanities" by subscription (6 issues annually, $24.00 domestic, $30.60 foreign).
Related Programs
45.162, Promotion of the Humanities_Education Development and Demonstration.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Not applicable.
Headquarters Office
Office of Public Information, National Endowment for the Humanities, Room 402, Washington, DC 20506. Telephone: (202) 606-8400.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
(1) Essay describing importance of the Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison, which elevated the Federal judiciary to equal footing with Congress and the president.; (2) Essay on the role of John Adams in securing the Constitutional right to a fair trial; and (3) Eessay on President George Washington's response to the Whiskey Rebellion and its role in establishing the power of the rule of law in the United States.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Proposals are read and evaluated on whether the essay demonstrates a strong understanding of American history; presents a focused and well-reasoned consideration of the topic; shows originality in analysis and composition; displays clear writing and proper spelling and grammar.
