Community Project Grants

In light of recent events involving deep cuts to the NEH and the termination of general operating support grants to all state humanities councils, Humanities Montana is currently unable to offer programs and grants. The Community Project Grant is designed to support a vast array of bold and innovative projects that gather multiple perspectives and worldviews in thoughtful consideration of humanities ideas and content. Donor Name: Humanities Montana State: Montana County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/01/2025 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Community Project Grants are awarded to eligible nonprofit organizations and public institutions across Montana in support of programs and projects that strengthen community through storytelling, conversations, learning, and reflection on shared human experience. Community Projects must: Focus on a clearly defined humanities theme(s) and appeal to a broad Montana audience Build on sound humanities scholarship Include a 1:1 cost-share of in-kind (donated goods and services) or other cash income from other sources Deepen public understanding of significant humanities questions Approach a subject analytically, presenting a variety of perspectives Involve humanities scholars (academic, professional, or subject-expert) in all aspects of the project; all projects require at least one confirmed subject expert Employ appealing and accessible formats that will actively engage the general public in learning Include public programming such as discussions, lectures, or presentations Collaborate with local community organizations to deliver public programming Demonstrate support and involvement of communities and cultures represented in project content and activities or specifically address why they are not involved (e.g., projects that involve Native American communities or cultures must include letters of support from participating scholars, researchers, and/or program participants from that specific community outlining their involvement) Include sufficient outreach/publicity and evaluation plans where appropriate. Funding Information $2,000 – $10,000. Eligibility Criteria Eligible applicant organizations must be established in the United States or its jurisdictions as one of the following: Private nonprofit organizations Accredited institutions of higher education State, local, and federally recognized Indian tribal governments and agencies (schools, libraries, museums, etc.) Groups of persons that form an association to carry out a project for approved nonprofit purposes Individuals (research fellowships ONLY) Other considerations: Non-public/membership organizations or groups that apply to the councils for funding must be constituted for nonprofit purposes. Individuals (with the exception of research fellows) and other organizations, including foreign and for-profit entities, are ineligible. Applicant organizations must not function solely as fiscal agents or fiscal sponsors but must make substantive contributions to the success of the project. For more information, visit Humanities Montana.