Humanities Grants for Nonprofits and Scholars
GrantID: 56935
Grant Funding Amount Low: $3,000
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $20,000
Summary
Funding opportunity to support nonprofit organizations, community groups, educational institutions, and occasionally individual scholars or community storytellers engaged in projects that explore and interpret the human experience. The grants are structured to promote understanding of culture, history, and civic life by helping communities develop programs that engage residents in meaningful conversations, innovative exhibits, public events, storytelling series, workshops, and educational activities that connect people with local heritage and shared values.
A range of awards is available in different categories, allowing applicants to seek the level of support that best fits their project. Small planning or seed-funding grants are intended to help groups explore ideas, build partnerships, and lay the groundwork for larger initiatives. Mid-level project grants provide more substantial funding — often up to $5,000 to $10,000 — enabling organizations to carry out full programs that include public presentations, interpretive materials, community dialogues, or collaborative digital content. In some cases, larger awards may be available to support sustained initiatives with demonstrated community reach and clear plans for broad public engagement.
Eligible applicants are primarily 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, schools, libraries, museums, and government entities located within the state. These groups must propose projects that are public-facing and grounded in the humanities — such as history, literature, interpretation of cultural traditions, or thoughtful exploration of contemporary social issues through a humanities lens. Individuals may be eligible in specific circumstances, especially when partnering with an eligible organizational sponsor that can receive and administer the funds.
The intent of the funding is not general operating support but targeted project assistance, helping organizations bring community members together, build local capacity for cultural programming, and deepen public understanding of ideas and stories that matter. Grants are awarded through a competitive review process that assesses the clarity of project goals, the strength of community engagement, and how effectively the proposed work will foster meaningful learning and dialogue.
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