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Humanities Festival Week 2005
October 15-23

In this, the eleventh year of Humanities Festival Week, the New Jersey Council for the Humanities is calling for proposals around the theme, "The Idea of America: New Jersey Helps Define the Nation." NJCH invites libraries, museums, historical societies, and religious and community organizations to submit applications that explore this theme. Projects must use any of the humanities disciplines, such as literature, history, comparative religion, art history, folklore and ethnic studies. The Council is open to a variety of formats (e.g., lecture and discussion, oral histories, walking tours, reading and discussion programs, and storytelling).

NJCH will award funds through a competitive process in support of these projects. To be eligible for NJCH support, projects must meet the following criteria:

  • All programs must be open to the public, free of charge, and scheduled during Humanities Festival Week.
  • Applicants must be nonprofit organizations.
  • The humanities must be central to the project.
  • Applicants must present a plan for attracting a diverse audience.
  • Programs must be introduced by a person possessing at least a master’s degree in a humanities discipline, such as history, philosophy, literature, ethnic studies, folklore, architecture, art and music history, comparative religion or in a related field such as library science, who will provide a context for the program.

Applicants must complete and return the enclosed application, which asks for the following information, to NJCH postmarked no later than June 15, 2005:

  • A brief summary of the planned program or project, including the format and an explanation of how the project supports and amplifies this year’s theme.
  • The name(s) and a biographical sketch of the storyteller(s), presenter(s) or other program facilitator(s), including previous public programming experience.
  • A description of the size and composition of the anticipated audience. We encourage programs for all ages and diverse cultural backgrounds.
  • The plan for marketing the program and attracting the audience.
  • The budget for program expenses. NJCH will award up to $500 in support of the program.

If your project is funded, you will be required to comply with federal nondiscrimination statutes and implementing regulations. Award decisions will be made by July 31.

If your project is awarded a Humanities Festival Week grant:

  • Successful applicants will receive an award letter, grant agreement, and administrative materials.
  • Full payment of funds will be made upon receipt of the following items:
    • The signed agreement forms.
    • A draft of publicity that illustrates how the NJCH logo will be used and how NJCH will be acknowledged.
    • Copies of letters announcing the award to your government representatives.
    • Completed audit form.
    • Certificate of insurance showing NJCH as additional insured.
  • An audience survey form will be provided for distribution at your program.
  • A final report will be due by January 24, 2006. It should include:
    • The final fiscal report.
    • The project director's report.
    • A brief narrative that summarizes the humanities content, and assesses the project's success in carrying out the Humanities Festival Week theme, engaging the audience, and reaching the targeted audience.
    • The completed audience surveys.
    • Five copies of all publicity materials
    • Project director's report.

Questions about this initiative or the application process may be directed to Elizabeth Motts, Program Officer, at the New Jersey Council for the Humanities: (888) FYI-NJCH, ext. 222, or e-mail emotts@njch.org.

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