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Who are we?. Private, nonprofit organization Funds and conducts humanities-based cultural and educational programs for all 8 wards. An affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) but is not a Federal or District agency. Our Mission. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Who are we?• Private, nonprofit organization

• Funds and conducts humanities-based cultural and educational programs for all 8 wards.

• An affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) but is not a Federal or District agency

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Our Mission

The mission of the Humanities Council is to :• enrich the quality of life,• foster intellectual stimulation, • promote cross-cultural understanding • and promote appreciation of local history in all neighborhoods of the

District through humanities programs and grants.

The Humanities Council believes that in-depth consideration of the issues that affect us as individuals in a society can make a positive impact on our lives, and believes each citizen can participate in our vision to “transform lives through the power of the humanities.”

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What are the Humanities?

The Humanities tell us what it means to be human. They help us understand…Our story’s past: history, anthropology, archaeology;

Our story’s expressions: literature, linguistics, languages, arts history, theory and criticism;

Our story’s values: ethics, philosophy, comparative religion, law.

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Who’s a Washingtonian Grant

The Humanities Council requests proposals for grant projects that actively seek to spark dialogue between groups of residents that have historically been isolated from one another either geographically or culturally. Using the humanities disciplines as lenses, these projects will help Washingtonians better understand the ties that bind them such as music, literature, history, religion, and language.

Each "Who's a Washingtonian?" grant proposal must feature the following three components...

1. A clearly defined theme, explored through the humanities disciplines, that the two groups will explore collaboratively.

2. A clearly articulated effort to link two geographic or cultural groups in the city that rarely come in contact with one another.

3. A "civic reflection" component.

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Who’s a Washingtonian Grant

1. A clearly defined theme, explored through the humanities disciplines, that the two groups will explore collaboratively.

Examples include:

• The historic differences between Civic and Citizens Associations

• Neighbors in the shadow of local stadiums

• Dialogue between former and current students of a school

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Who’s a Washingtonian Grant

2. A clearly articulated effort to link two geographic or cultural groups in the city that rarely come in contact with one another.

Potential projects may include:

•Two geographically distant neighborhoods may simultaneously create traveling exhibits on their history and culture and trade them with one another upon completion.

•Long time residents and recently arrived residents may produce an oral history project through which they seek to examine one another’s goals, motivations, and cultures.

•Several religious organizations may host an interfaith conference during which they may discuss their perspectives on the challenges currently facing the DC community

•Book clubs from different neighborhoods may create a project wherein they celebrate their mutual appreciation of a particular work or genre

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Who’s a Washingtonian Grant

3. A "civic reflection" component.

Civic reflection discussions have three elements – a group of people, the civic activity they are involved in, and an object (usually a short reading, image or video). We begin by talking about the object in front of us, the thing we share and have in common, and gradually open up into larger questions of civic engagement, social justice, and the work we do in the world.

What makes civic reflection discussions different than other discussions you may have been involved in is that they are...

• Reflective. We ask open-ended, exploratory questions that focus less on "When is this going to get done?" and more on "Why are we doing what we're doing?" and "What does it mean?" We value reflection for its own sake.

• Deep. Civic reflection goes deeper to explore our values, choices, beliefs, assumptions and commitments. We focus on the challenges we face on a daily basis but that we rarely have the time to discuss deeply or complexly with one another.

• Object-driven. The object, whether it is a reading or an image, a video or a song - serves as an anchor, as the thing that creates a shared experience. The object is thought-provoking, complex, and raises deeper questions about people's lives.

• Questioning. We explore questions, together, in order to deepen understanding, build relationships, spur creativity and imagination, and get everyone involved. Reflective discussions can be a great thing to do before we make decisions or as we make them. But it's more about exploring tough questions together than coming to a simple answer.

• Inclusive. We believe people are thoughtful by nature and want to be heard. But we rarely ask people to be thoughtful in public spaces. Civic reflection discussions are about listening to and learning from all voices, not just the experts.

- From the Center for Civic Reflection (civicreflection.org)

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Who’s a Washingtonian Grant Cycle

Final Application Due September 2nd

Application Review SessionOctober 5th

Awards CeremonyOctober 24th

Grant Period November 1, 2013 – October 31, 2014

Final Report and Product Due

December 31, 2014

INCOMPLETE OR LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

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Qualifying Questions

•Is your organization or its sponsor a 501 c 3 non-profit?

•Is your project humanities based?

•Is your project a benefit to the people of the District of Columbia?

•Are previous HCWDC grants held by you or your sponsoring organization closed satisfactorily?

•Will your program fall within the term of the grant cycle?

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Project Formats

•Audience Discussion•Book Discussion•Conference•Curriculum Development•Debate•Discussion Guide•Exhibit•Film Discussion•Film/Video Production

• Oral Histories• Panel Discussion• Radio Production• Seminars• Site Interpretation/Tour• Teacher’s Institute/Seminar• Workshop• Website Developed Content• Cultural Festival

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The Humanities Scholar• All Humanities Council funded programs must

include a Humanities Scholar. • The Humanities Scholar should be someone

keyed into the discipline and topic of your program.

• The Humanities Scholar will be completing the Scholar Evaluation at the reporting stage. This person should also work in the capacity of advising the scholarly foundations and methodologies of your project.

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Application Narrative

•Narrative should include: a clear description of the program; program goals; how you will achieve the goals; the timeline of your project; how you will utilize your humanities scholar; who your audience is; your outreach strategy; your distribution strategy.

Please note that the Project Bookkeeper can not hold any otherrole in the project, i.e. Project Director or Sponsoring Org. Official

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Application Budget Project Budget Sheet

Catergory HCWDC Funds

Sponsoring Cost

Share   Total Project Budget

  Requested* Cash+ In-Kind Budget

Honoraria        $                                         -   

Salary/wages        $                                         -   

Travel        $                                         -   

Supplies        $                                         -   

Publicity, promotion, printing        $                                         -   

Postage, telephone        $                                         -   

Facilities rental        $                                         -   

Evaluation        $                                         -   

Total $ - $ - $ - $ -

*Total requested must not exceed 50 percent of the total project budget.

+Source of cash contributions: Organization’s own funds $_________ Other sources $_________

List other sources: ______________________________________________________________

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Budget Narrative

• The budget narrative is a break out of the items listed in the Budget Sheet for funds requested.

For example if there was $2,000 listed in the budget sheet for salaries and wages. The budget sheet should reflect;

Salary/WagesProject Director – 20 estimated hours x $50 per hour = $1,000Videographer – 40 estimated hours x $25 per hour = $1,000

• Average salaries that can be used for in-kind donations can be found at the Department of Labor and Statistics website at http://www.bls.gov/ro3/ncswb.htm.

• Humanities Council funded projects require a 1 to 1 match up to $5,000

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What do we fund?

HCWDC grants fund:Project suppliesSpace rental for project eventHonorariaProject TransportationA/V Rental for projectProject Publicity and Promotion

HCWDC grants do not fund:General office suppliesRent, Overhead, RestorationRefreshments/Hospitality/PartiesCreative/Performing Arts projectsMembership--i.e. members only—outreach

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Consider these Questions

Is my project Humanities based?

How does my project highlight, enrich, and/or bring about a greater awareness of Washington, D.C. history, neighborhoods, and residents?

What is the story I want to tell? Why is it important?

Is my budget realistic?

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Consider these Questions

What can be accomplished with the funds I receive from the HCWDC? Are my goals and timeline realistic?

Do I have a capable and compatible scholar to guide this project?

Who is the audience? What is the size of the audience?

What is my distribution strategy?

What is my outreach and promotion strategy?

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What do I Submit?

Applications are available online through the Humanities Council of Washington, DC website.

Please enter our website at www.wdchumanities.orgClick GrantsClick Apply for a Grant

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Online Grant Application

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Online Grant Application

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Online Grant Application

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Online Grant Application

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Online Grant Application

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Committee Evaluation Form

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Committee Evaluation Form

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Do’s and Don’tsDo break down your items listed on the budget sheet on your budget narrative.

Do state clearly the goal of your project and how you will achieve it.

Do state clearly how this will benefit the people of D.C.

Do try to anticipate and answer reviewer questions

Do include letters from partner organizations acknowledging the partnership.

Do have a friend read over your application.

Don’t include letters of support from organizations or individuals not involved directly in the program.

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“SPECIAL”“ANNOUNCEMENT”

GRANTS CONDITIONS:In the event that you do get awarded a grant, sign your contract and accept the moneyLegally binding documentOrganization becomes liable/ responsible for all aspects of grant; success and failure of project.Must commit to spending totality of grant $$$

*In the unfortunate event that you cannot complete the proposed projectTOTAL AMOUNT OF GRANT MUST BE RETURNED TO THE COUNCIL, NO EQUIVOCATION!

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Humanities Council of Washington, DC

925 U Street NW

Washington, DC 20001

202.387.8391 [email protected]

[email protected]