Georgia Humanities Grants

Georgia Humanities, the state’s leading nonprofit dedicated to public humanities programming, offers program grants to support cultural events that encourage community engagement and dialogue. Established in 1971 and affiliated with the National Endowment for the Humanities, Georgia Humanities funds initiatives that foster connections among people and ideas. Their program grant supports Georgia-based nonprofit and governmental entities seeking to create public-facing humanities programs that are accessible, educational, and inclusive. Grants of up to $2,500 are available through a competitive process to nonprofits, accredited colleges or universities, libraries, museums, historical societies, state and local government agencies, and federally recognized tribal governments operating in Georgia. All applicants must serve Georgia audiences. Only one grant may be awarded per applicant per grant year, and organizations must submit final reports on prior grants before applying again. After receiving grants in two consecutive years, organizations must wait one full grant year before reapplying. Funded projects must be grounded in the humanities, such as history, literature, philosophy, ethics, and related fields. Projects must include at least one humanities scholar in both the planning and implementation stages and must involve a public-facing program. Eligible formats include lectures, panel discussions, author talks, exhibitions, workshops, digital programs, historic tours, and reading and discussion series. All projects must be non-partisan, open to the public, and offered free or at low cost (generally $10 or less). The inclusion of diverse audiences and viewpoints is a priority, and digital scalability is encouraged. Each application must include a public event, a proposed budget with a 1:1 match in cash or in-kind contributions, and a plan to complete the project within one year of the award. In-kind match examples include donated space, volunteer labor, or services. Grant funds cannot be used for fundraising, capital projects, salaries, social services, food or beverages, or advocacy-related events. Awards require a Unique Entity ID (UEI), which can be obtained through SAM.gov. The fall 2025 grant cycle opens on September 2, 2025. Applicants may submit optional drafts for feedback by September 17, 2025. Final applications must be submitted online by October 6, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. ET. Award notifications will be sent by November 17, 2025, and the earliest project start date is December 1, 2025. Projects must be completed within one year of award notification. For additional information or assistance, applicants may contact Mary Wearn at mwearn@georgiahumanities.org.

Projects must start after December 1, 2025, be grounded in the humanities, be public-facing, and involve a humanities scholar. Free or low-cost participation and diverse audience engagement are encouraged.