Use of NEH award

The programming grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities is meant to be used for activities and materials related to library programming only.

  • NEH funds may be used for the following costs: library coordinator workshop travel expenses; speaker honoraria and travel expenses; publicity expenses for humanities programs not associated with fundraising; acquisition of related books, DVDs, and other media related to the project; humanities program mailing, printing, photocopying and telephone costs; film rental if the program is a film discussion program led by a scholar.
  • NEH funds should not be used for: purchasing art works such as posters, etc.; purely art or performance programs with no humanities interpretation; film rental for programs that are not led by a scholar; costs associated with fundraising activities; costs associated with social events, such as refreshments, decorations, costumes, etc.; children’s games and costumes; purchase of equipment.

          Please send an invitation for major programs to:
          Chairman
          National Endowment for the Humanities
          1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
          Washington, DC 20506