Humanities Discussions Grants

Oklahoma Humanities offers funding opportunities to support public programs that bring the humanities to life through community conversations. These grants aim to enhance the cultural landscape of Oklahoma by increasing access to humanities-based discussions. Funding is available for a variety of project formats, including living history programs, conferences, community conversations, symposia, lecture series, reading and discussion programs, and analytical discussions of museum collections or theater and musical performances. The primary objective is to foster engagement and discourse around humanities topics, encouraging public participation in cultural and intellectual exchanges. The Grants for Humanities Discussions provide outright funding of up to $10,000 for eligible projects. However, these funding opportunities are currently marked as temporarily unavailable. The program does not specify a required cost share or matching funds, but applicants must ensure that their proposals align with Oklahoma Humanities’ mission of broadening public access to humanities education and dialogue. Eligible applicants for this grant opportunity include U.S. nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, accredited public and private higher education institutions with 501(c)(3) status, state and local governmental agencies, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments. Individual applicants or for-profit entities are not eligible to apply. The funding is restricted to projects that serve Oklahoma communities. Applications must be submitted through the Oklahoma Humanities online grants portal. Applicants are required to create an account and follow specific funding guidelines provided throughout the application process. The organization also provides resources such as a sample budget and budget narrative, as well as a grant grading rubric, to assist applicants in preparing their submissions. While no specific deadlines or award dates are provided, applicants should monitor the Oklahoma Humanities website for updates on when funding becomes available again. The program encourages prospective applicants to prepare proposals in advance and familiarize themselves with the grant guidelines to ensure successful submission once funding reopens. For further inquiries, interested applicants can contact Oklahoma Humanities at their office in Oklahoma City by calling 405-235-0280.