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DRAFT

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BASIC PRINCIPLES OF GRANT-MAKING

I.

Support shall be provided for:
a)
b)
c)
d)

II.

humanities projects
selected in open competition
on the basis of established criteria
that are widely known

The humanities have been defined by Congress as "the study of philosophy,
history, literature, language, linguistics, jurisprudence, comparative
religion, ethics and archaeology; also the history, theory and criticism
of the arts and those aspects of the social sciences which have humanistic
content and employ humanistic methods; and the study and application of
the humanities to the human environment with particular attention to the
relevance of the humanities to the current conditions of national life."
It is expected that most humanities resources are found in the academic
community.
In certain cases authors and researchers with an appropriate
background and demonstrated current intere'st in the humanities, who are
working either independently or on the staff of an institution such as a
museum or library, would also qualify as humanists for the purpose of this

program.
However, in keeping with the Congressional mandate to reach a broad general
public with the best that has been thought and said in the humanities, PCHIP
will continue to explore new ways of idefitifying expressions of the values
embodied in humanities disciplines, both in the academic community and in the

broader community-at-large.

III. In seeking to make the best use of its resources and to avoid duplication
of effort by NEH and other funding sources, PCHIP will not support:

A.

Research, writing or publication unless intended for the purposes of

public outreach in the humanities
B.

Curricular support within schools, colleges or universities except
in those special cases where non—credit courses might meet the

guidelines established by PCHIP
C.

Presentations in the creative or perfoirming arts except those under­
taken in support of a larger program of public outreach in the humanities

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IV.

D.

Capital expenditures such as: general library or museum acquisitions
or purchase of published materials; construction, restoration or
preservation of facilities; purchase of major equipment

E,

Indirect costs; Conly direct costs allocable to the purposes of a
specific humanities outreach program will be funded)

To encourage a broader base of support for the humanities in Pennsylvania,
PCHIP will fund only up to one-half of the cost of each project.

A.

Under the regular "regrant" category, outright funds may be requested
from PCHIP, with matching funds contributed by the sponsor on a cash
or an in-kind basis..

B.

Under the "Gift & Matching" category, the matching funds for support of
each project must be contributed in cash from an outside donor (other

than NEH)..

V.

PCHIP will continue to encourage meaningful review and evaluation of its
program, both to monitor the impact of grant decisions and to permit the
development of new program ideas and formats.

These basic principles of grant-making and the
accompanying enabling concepts will be announced
in August for a funding program to commence on
January 26, 1979.

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ENABLING CONCEPTS

Public Policy Program

I.

Retain PCHIP’s essential commitment to the public policy program focus
with the following modifications:
— Recognize public policy as a widely shared contemporary concern or
broad social issue which may need address by governmental or other'
Interests
- Abolish State theme requirement

A.

The following ground rules apply:
1.

Size of Grants:
Grants awarded in this category (in 1976-77) averaged $10,236.
The "Gift and Matching" category should be used for requests
over $15,000.

2.

Matching Requirement:

PCHIP will fund 1/2 the cost of each project (i.e. PCHIP funds
must be matched on a dollar-for-dollar basis)

3.
B.

Application Deadlines:

All

Rationale:
1.

Advantages of program focusing on public policy:
a) concretely encourages application of the humanities to contem­
porary life
b) brings humanists out of academe and broadens their conception
of their fields
c) provides a common meeting ground for academics and non—academics

alike
d) reaches an audience not ordinarily served by the humanities
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2.

Theme Is unnecessary because:

—

a) it is treated perfunctorily by applicants
b) it is not vigorously applied in Committee review of applications
c) it is the most frequent guideline ignored in Special Program
applications

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Special Program

II.

Retain the ongoing Special Program funding category encouraging expanded
public outreach In the humanities

EXAMPLES;
New Subject Areas:

-

Pennsylvania history and culture
the content of specific humanities disciplines
other areas not amendable to the Public Policy program
sample project: "Lackawanna Heritage & Popular Culture: Changing
Images & Values" (a series of 5 public forums featuring dra­
matic readings, films, recorded music and audlence/panel
discussions, funded January, 1978)

Audiences New to the Humanities:

-

children
elderly
handicapped
families
professional groups
non-Engllsh speaking population
Sample program: "The Vietnamese as the New Immigrants" (2 bilin­
gual community conferences In Lancaster and Palmyra, funded
April, 1977)

New Sponsors:
- Small, grassroots organizations
- occupational organizations (Including labor unions, business
and professional organizations)
- two-year colleges
- educational or research centers
- museums and libraries
- historical and literacy societies
- Sample program: "Pennsylvania Potato Farmers: Portrait of Change"
(sponsored by 3 community grange associations, funded April, 1977)

New Formats:

- exhibitions or displays
(Sample program: "Something of the Face of Ireland" a Pittsburgh
program Involving the development of a sllde/tape presentation
and photography exhibit relating to the traveling exhibition
"Treasures of Early Irish Art: 1500 B.C. - 1500 A.D.," funded
January, 1978)
- journals, newsletters or other publications
(Sample program: "Art Criticism: Its Effect on the Art Community
and the Publlc-at-Large" — a special magazine publication devoted
to art criticism in Philadelphia, funded September, 1977).
- Interpretation of any artistic medium
(Sample program: "Theatre: The Human Stage" — a series of lectures
by theatre historians^ critics^and theorists to augment a theatre’s
regular performance program, funded in January, 1978)

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- technical and referral services
(Sample program: "Dissemination of Project Materials"
a
program to disseminate companion readers and discussion guides
developed by humanists for a film on community care for the
mentally disabled, funded January, 1978)
- speakers’ bureaus
New allowable costs:
- support for the introduction of a new program of humanities out­
reach into the ongoing operational structure of an established
institution wishing to broaden or change its scope
Example: the Introduction of a new kind of continuing education
program into a college or university curriculum
(Sample program #1:
"Cultural Education Program" — a cooperative
venture between a Philadelphia educational institution and area
cultural institutions featuring workshops, discussion tours,
lectures and special events, funded in January, 1978)
(Sample program #2: "Energy, Ethics and Values"
the development
of a humanities outreach program by a science museum, utilizing
a computerized simulation game to focus on value questions re­
lating to energy Issues, funded January, 1978)
- support for a fledgling institution in need of short-term operational
expenses
Example: operational support for a newly-formed organization
devoted to a study of civic values

[Note:

A.

Restrictions on new allowable costs are outlined in item
III of the Basic Principles of Grantmaking]

The following ground rules apply:

1. Funding priority will be given to applications with demonstration
value in addressing new subject areas, reaching new audiences, in­
volving new sponsors and developing new formats.
2. Size of Grants: Grants awarded in this category last year averaged
$8,919. The "Gift & Matching" category should be used for requests
over $15,000.
3. Matching requirements: PCHIP will fund 1/2 the cost of each project
(i.e., PCHIP funds must be matched on a dollar-for-dollar basis)

4. Application deadlines: All

B.

Rationale for continuation of Special Program category:

1. Responds to high level of public interest in Special Program cate­
gory to date
2. Permits continuing emergence of new program ideas and formats
3. Serves as a testing ground for innovative programming

4. Allows the Committee periodic opportunity to assess its options
with respect to any overall changes required in its programming

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III.

Media Poograms
Establish a category on an experimental basis for 1 year designed to encou­
rage the production and use of medxa for public outreach in the humanities.

A. The following ground rules apply:
1. Funds may be used for any and all aspects of planning, production
and utilization of media for humanities outreach.
If, however, the
media production is primarily for a discussion program, application
should be made under the Public Policy or "Special" category.
2. "Media" as defined here means non-print communications, primarily
radio, videotape, film, slide/tape, etc. (Applications for projects
using print should be under "Special" category.)

3. Size of grants:

Regular "regrant" requests generally should not exceed $15,000; the
"Gift & Matching" formula should be used for requests over $15,000.

4. Matching requirement:
PCHIP will match funds for each program in a ratio of 2 to 3 (i.e.,
2 PCHIP dollars for every 3 matching dollars).
5. Application deadlines: All deadlines. Media applications must be
submitted one month prior to regular deadline to permit ample time
for initial study and review by a special subcommittee of the Public
Committee in conjunction with a panel of outside reviewers.

B. Rationale

1. Non-print media are a viable means of reaching a broad public with
humanities programming.
2. Past experience has shown that costs of media programs are so
high that PCHIP cannot afford to fund a full 50% of total program
expenses.

3. Producers of media are experienced fund raisers, and programs
often are supported by grants from several sources. Hence, the in­
creased matching requirements should be no hardship and at the same
time should help the PCHIP generate additional contributions to hu­
manities programming In the state. Part of the funds raised through
media programs can be used to defray the higher costs of special
staff consultation and review in all stages of project implementation,
from the proposal to the final evaluation. The remaining funds can
be used to support PCHIP’s other program development measures through­
out the state.

Fellowship Program
Establish a distinct category of funding for Fellowships designed
to explore the application of learning In the humanities to current
concerns. Fellowship work may be undertaken through Institutional
residence or by Individuals working Independently on a topic of In­
terest to Pennsylvania’s citizens.

A.

B.

The Following ground rules apply:
1.

Up to 5 Fellowships will be awarded a year.

2.

Fellowships will be no less than 3 months In duration, nor
longer than 1 year.

3.

Grant applications may be from the academic community or the
general public

4.

Applicants must submit a plan for reaching the general public
with research findings.

5.

Grant recipients will be required to participate In a conference
at the end of the grant period to share their findings with
colleagues.

6.

Funding limits: Up to 5 awards (each up to $5,000) will be
given a year.

7.

Matching requirement:

8.

Application Deadlines: 1 a year, beginning January 1979

No matching funds required

Rationale:

1.

Demonstrated value of PCHIP—funded research or residence even
without accompanying public discussion programs

2.

Possible emergence of new definitions of the term "humanist"

3.

Development of new Institutional linkages for PCHIP

4.
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Provides another means of breaking down the barrier between academe
and the outside world either by placing hximanlsts In non-academic
settings or by placing non-academlcs In academic settings

5.

Provides another means of Introducing Individual humanists to the
public outreach possibilities of the humanities