Apply

Part One: Submit your online NEH Application Cover Sheet
https://securegrants.neh.gov/education/participants/

Be sure to click “submit” and print a copy for the application package.

Part Two: A complete Application Package sent to the Chicago Metro History Education Center including:

1. Three copies of the NEH Application Cover Sheet that was submitted online
2. Three copies of your curriculum vitae/resume or a brief biography
3. Three copies of your essay (no more than 4 double-spaced pages) that addresses your interest in the workshop (keep in mind the criteria)
4. Two letters of recommendation. These references should be given to you in a sealed envelope with the signature of the referee across the seal. The referee may also email the project director directly at allmen@chicagohistory.org (Subject line: NEH Institute reference for [your name]). All references are kept confidential among the selection committee. 
 
The Application Package is due by March 1, 2017 to:
 
Rachel Allmen
Chicago Metro History Fair
Chicago History Museum
1601 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60614-60380

Application materials may also be emailed to allmen@chicagohistory.org.
 
Do NOT send your application to the National Endowment for the Humanities. Applications mailed to the wrong address will not be evaluated.