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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Humanities

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Community Identity and Heritage: Cultural Heritage Grants
$300,000
Minnesota Humanities Center
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects that celebrate and educate about Minnesota's diverse cultures, including Indigenous communities, underrepresented groups, and veterans, through storytelling and cultural programming.

Arts
Individuals
Maine Humanities Council Arts & Humanities Grants
$1,000
Maine Humanities Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 27, 2024

This funding opportunity supports Maine-based organizations in creating innovative community projects that blend arts and humanities, particularly those serving under-resourced communities.

Humanities
Nonprofits
The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations Grant
Contact for amount
Arthur Vining Davis Foundations (AVDF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This grant provides funding to private colleges, universities, and nonprofits focused on advancing higher education and promoting interfaith understanding and religious literacy.

Education
Private institutions of higher education
Preservation Grants Program
$10,000
National Recording Preservation Foundation (NRPF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations for the preservation of at-risk audio collections that hold cultural and historical significance.

Arts
Nonprofits
Folk and Traditional Arts Project Grant
$3,000
Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports individuals and organizations in Colorado dedicated to celebrating and preserving the state's cultural heritage through folk and traditional arts, including community archiving and creative documentation projects.

Arts
Individuals
Spotlight on Humanities in Higher Education 2025
$60,000
National Endowment for the Humanities
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 18, 2024

The "Spotlight on Humanities in Higher Education" grant provides funding to enhance humanities education for underserved student populations at small colleges and universities, supporting projects that improve teaching and learning outcomes in the humanities.

Humanities
Private institutions of higher education
MLK Day of Service Mini Grant
$250
Virginia Service Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 21, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in Virginia to support community service projects that honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day by addressing local needs and promoting equity.

Education
Nonprofits
Lloyd G. Balfour Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Lloyd G. Balfour Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant provides funding for educational scholarships for Balfour Company employees and their families, supports nonprofits serving underserved populations in Attleboro, Massachusetts, and assists educational institutions in New England focused on helping underrepresented students succeed in higher education.

Education
Nonprofits
2024 Ohio County Community Foundation Junior Grants
$500
Ohio County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2024

This program provides funding to non-profit organizations for youth-focused projects that benefit residents of Ohio County in areas such as health, education, and community development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Media Projects
$1,000,000
National Endowment for the Arts & Humanities (National Endowment for the Humanities)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies in creating engaging media projects that explore humanities topics and reach broad audiences.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Documentary Media Production Grant
$15,000
California Humanities
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 14, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and individuals working on documentary projects that highlight California's diverse stories and cultures, requiring collaboration with humanities advisors and matching funds.

Humanities
Private institutions of higher education
Montgomery County Special Projects Grants
$10,000
Montgomery County Arts and Cultural District (MCACD)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small to mid-sized arts and cultural organizations in Montgomery County for community-engaging projects and capacity-building initiatives.

Arts
City or township governments
Dialogues on the Experiences of War
$100,000
National Endowment for the Humanities
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 1, 2024

This program provides funding for projects that facilitate discussions on the experiences and impacts of military service and war, aimed at fostering connections between veterans and the broader community.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Humanities For All Grants
$15,000
Humanities Kansas
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 19, 2025

This grant provides funding to Kansas-based nonprofits for public projects that promote history, literature, and culture, engaging adults in meaningful conversations and storytelling.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Project Support Grant
Contact for amount
Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 11, 2024

This funding opportunity supports specific arts and culture projects that engage the public, promote lifelong learning, and enhance community livability across various artistic disciplines in Michigan.

Arts
Nonprofits
Lake Charles Partnership Grant Program (LCP) FY
$3,000
Arts and Humanities Council of Southwest Louisiana
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This grant provides funding to local artists, nonprofit organizations, and community groups in Lake Charles to support arts and cultural projects that enhance community engagement and accessibility to the arts.

Arts
Nonprofits
Sara Long Trust Grant
$3,000
Sara Long Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 20, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania that assist individuals unable to care for themselves due to illness, injury, or aging.

Health
Nonprofits
North Baldwin Community Foundation Grant
$5,000
North Baldwin Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 10, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, government entities, and educational institutions to improve the quality of life in Bay Minette and surrounding areas through projects in various categories such as arts, education, health, and community development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
2026 Craft Research Fund Grant
$15,000
Center for Craft
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects that explore underrepresented aspects of craft history and practice in the United States, encouraging diverse applicants including researchers, artists, and nonprofit organizations.

Arts
Individuals
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP)
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Office of the Budget
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This state-funded program provides financial assistance for large-scale economic, cultural, and community improvement projects in Pennsylvania that create jobs and enhance regional development.

Community Development
State governments