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Humanities Texas Mini and Major Grants
$20,000
Humanities Texas
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 15, 2024

Date Added

Jun 21, 2024

Humanities Texas awards grants to nonprofit organizations and governmental entities to support a wide range of public programs: lectures, panel discussions, and conferences; teacher institutes; reading- and film-discussion groups; interpretive exhibits; television and radio programming; film production; and interactive multimedia programming. Donor Name: Humanities Texas State: Texas Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: All funded programs are firmly grounded in the humanities and are directed to the general public, both adults and young people, outside of the regular school or college classroom. Programs targeting special audiences such as K–12 teachers, ethnic and community groups, or professional groups are also welcome. Funding Information Mini-grants Mini-grants fund up to $2,000 of the costs associated with public humanities programs. These small grants—which are easy to apply for and administer, and are available on a rolling basis throughout the year—are particularly appropriate for funding a speaker and/or the rental of a traveling exhibition, including those provided by Humanities Texas. Major grants for community projects Major grants for community projects fund up to $20,000 of the costs for comprehensive public programs such as lectures, seminars, and conferences; book and film discussions; interpretive exhibitions and materials; town forums and civic discussions; and teacher workshops. Programs should reflect substantial participation by both humanities scholars and members of the target audience(s). Major grants for media projects Major grants for media projects fund up to $20,000 of the costs for film, radio, television, or interactive programming related to the humanities. Applicants may request funds for any phase of the project, including scripting, development, production, post-production, and in some cases, distribution and free public screenings. Humanities scholars should play an integral role in determining the content and approach of the project. Grant Period The grant period must range from two to twelve months. Eligible Projects  Funded projects take many different forms—lectures, panel discussions, and conferences; teacher institutes and workshops; reading and film discussion groups; site interpretations; the development and fabrication of interpretive exhibits; and the production of films, television and radio programming, and interactive media. However, all funded programs have the following characteristics in common. They are firmly grounded in the humanities Humanities scholars play an active role in their conception, design, and execution They are conducted in a spirit of open and informed inquiry They are directed primarily to the general public, both adults and young people, outside of the regular school or college classroom. Programs targeting special audiences such asK-12 teachers, community college faculty, ethnic and community groups, or professional groups are also welcome They are a single program (or single series of programs) for which there is a clear, coherent, and reportable outcome. Eligibility Criteria Nonprofit organizations and state and local governmental entities are eligible to receive Humanities Texas support. For more information, visit Humanities Texas.

Arts
Nonprofits
BJA FY24 Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program
$550,000
U.S.DOJ-OJP-BJA (Bureau of JU.S.tice Assistance)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 9, 2024

Date Added

Feb 15, 2024

With this solicitation, the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) seeks applications for funding programs that support cross-system collaboration to improve public safety responses and outcomes for individuals with mental health disorders (MHDs) or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders (MHSUDs). BJA provides grant funding to help organizations prepare, create, or expand comprehensive plans and then implement these collaborative projects to target people who qualify. For the purposes of the FY24 solicitation, the program will focus on pretrial, prosecution, courts, probation/parole, and addressing the needs directly related to the criminal activity of adults with mental health conditions, living in homelessness or marginalized communities with minimal access to treatment, needing wrap around services, in the criminal justice system and leaving incarceration.

Humanities
State governments
2024 Spring Dane G. Hansen Community Grant Fund
Contact for amount
Heartland Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 15, 2024

Date Added

Mar 24, 2024

About the Fund The Dane G. Hansen Foundation of Logan, KS, partners with the Greater Salina Community Foundation (GSCF) and the Greater Northwest Kansas Community Foundation (GNWKCF) to help improve the quality of life for communities in 26 counties of Northwest Kansas. GSCF and 11 of its affiliate foundations are allocated funding for grants to distribute to 14 counties for charitable projects through a competitive application process. What do the funds support? Grants will be awarded to projects or programs that address the following areas: Education: Enhances the learning environment and expands opportunities for students. Provides increased self-reliance on personal life skills and workforce capability. Health Care: Ensures access to quality health services and promotes healthy life practices. Community Social Services & Security: Enhance access to social services needed for individuals of special needs and supports systems to provide community disaster relief and general community emergencies. Conservation & Environment: Support efforts to improve and maintain high air and water quality, appreciation for our natural environment and enhances economic and social benefits of outdoor resources. Arts & Culture: Provide cultural and artistic opportunities to enhance the quality of life for local residents and to encourage tourism and the exchange of ideas. Community Beautification: Support efforts to improve and maintain public spaces to enhance community pride and encourage socialization among residents. Preference will be given to applications that include community involvement and volunteerism. Grants may not be awarded to: reduce or replace regular budgetary needs for programs or projects that are tax-supported support endowment or operational expenses Grant renewed every year. Grant Spring annual opening/ closing deadline: March 15th to May 15th

Community Development
Nonprofits
Major Collaborative Archival Initiatives
$350,000
NARA (National Archives and Records Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 8, 2024

Date Added

Nov 27, 2023

The National Historical Publications and Records Commission seeks projects that will significantly improve public discovery and use of historical records collections. All types of historical records are eligible, including documents, photographs, born-digital records, and analog audio and moving images. Projects may focus on broad movements in U.S. history, such as law, politics, social reform, business, military, the arts, and other aspects of the national experience, or on the papers of individual figure(s) in American history. Collections that center the voices and document the history of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color are especially welcome. With the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence approaching, the Commission is especially interested in projects that promote discovery and access to collections that explore the ideals behind our nations founding and the continuous debate over those ideals to the present day. Major Collaborative Archival Initiatives must be collaborations among multiple institutions that undertake either of these two eligible activities to: digitize and publish as a virtual collection online historical records housed at multiple repositories but center on a common theme, organization, or important historical figure(s); or create and test new tools and methods for the archival field to enhance public access, especially for born-digital records. Projects that actively engage the public in the work of the project will be more competitive. If you have a project that will process and/or digitize collections and will not require more than $150,000 in grant funds, you should consult the Archival Projects program. A successful Major Collaborative Archival Initiative proposal will: demonstrate the value of the contents of the collections, outline a project that addresses best practices for the work, be appropriately staffed, propose a budget that accomplishes the project in a cost-effective manner, and outline activities that bring researchers to the collections included in the project as well as the rest of the repositorys holdings. Award Information A grant is for one to three years. Awards will be between $150,000 and $350,000. The NHPRC expects to make up to five grants in this category for a total of up to $1,000,000. Grants begin no earlier than January 1, 2025. The Commission requires that grant recipients acknowledge NHPRC grant assistance in all publicity, publications, and other products that result from its support. Eligibility Eligible applicants: U.S. nonprofit organizations or institutions U.S. colleges, universities, and other academic institutions State or local government agencies Federally-acknowledged or state-recognized Native American tribes or groups Projects must be collaborations that include at least one of the eligible activities described for this program. Applications must include all required elements (SF424, Project Narrative, NHPRC Budget form, and Supplemental Materials). Applications that do not meet either of these criteria will not be considered. In order to ensure eligibility, applicants should first review the rules and regulations governing NHPRC grants under the Administering an NHPRC Grant section. Cost Sharing The total costs of a project are shared between the NHPRC and the applicant organization. Cost sharing is required. The applicant's financial contribution may include both direct and indirect expenses, in-kind contributions, non-Federal third-party contributions, and any income earned directly by the project. NHPRC grant recipients are not permitted to use grant funds for indirect costs (as indicated in 2 CFR 2600.101). Indirect costs must be listed under the applicant's cost sharing contribution if they are included in the budget. The Commission provides no more than 50 percent of total project costs in the Major Collaborative Archival Initiatives program. Other Requirements Applicant organizations must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to submitting an application, maintain SAM registration throughout the application and award process, and include a valid Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number in their application. Details on SAM registration and requesting a UEI number can be found at the System for Award Management website at https://sam.gov. Please refer to the User Guides section and the Grants Registrations PDF. Ensure your SAM.gov and Grants.gov registrations and passwords are current. It may take up to one month to register or reactivate your registration with SAM.gov and Grants.gov. NHPRC will not grant deadline extensions for lack of registration.

Humanities
State governments
Dialogues on the Experience of War
$100,000
National Endowment for the Humanities
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 17, 2024

Date Added

Jun 3, 2024

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Education Programs is accepting applications for the Dialogues on the Experience of War program. This program supports the study and discussion of important humanities sources about war and military service, in the belief that these sources can help U.S. military veterans and others think deeply and in dialogue about the issues that they raise. Dialogues discussion groups may include exclusively veterans (including a subset of veterans such as students or residents of a group facility); nonveteran students or members of the public; military-affiliated persons; or any mix of these groups.

Humanities
State governments
General Operating Support Grant Program 2026
Contact for amount
District of Columbia Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This program provides unrestricted funding to nonprofit organizations in Washington, D.C. that focus on the arts, humanities, or arts education, helping them sustain their operations and enhance cultural experiences for the community.

Humanities
County governments
Quick Grant Program
$4,999
Connecticut Humanities
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and recognized tribes in Connecticut for small-scale public humanities projects that promote community engagement and understanding of history and culture.

Arts
City or township governments
West Virginia Humanities Council’s Major Grants
$20,000
West Virginia Humanities Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 6, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in West Virginia for public humanities projects that engage communities and promote understanding of the human experience.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Bartus Trew Providence Preservation Fund
$25,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofits and public agencies in Maryland's Eastern Shore to acquire, restore, and preserve historically significant landmarks and memorials.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Preserving Black Churches
$500,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This program provides financial support to historically Black churches across the United States for preservation projects that honor their cultural significance and community roles.

Community Development
Nonprofits
2026 Massachusetts Operating Grants
$55,000
Mass Cultural Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This grant provides multi-year, unrestricted funding to nonprofit organizations and cultural affiliates in Massachusetts that promote cultural vitality and equity, particularly those historically underfunded.

Arts
Nonprofits
Teacher Institute Grants
$20,000
West Virginia Humanities Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 6, 2025

This grant provides funding for West Virginia colleges, universities, and the state Department of Education to create summer seminars that deepen K–12 teachers' understanding of humanities subjects through collaboration with qualified scholars.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
2024 Conservation License Plate Grant ("Moose Plate" Program)
$20,000
New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2024

This program provides funding for the preservation and conservation of significant publicly owned historic buildings and artifacts that reflect New Hampshire's cultural heritage.

Humanities
State governments
Inclusive History Grant Program
$4,000
Maryland Two Fifty Commission
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This funding initiative supports nonprofit organizations and government entities in Maryland that are dedicated to researching and sharing the diverse and inclusive histories of the state, particularly those narratives that highlight the experiences of under-represented communities.

Humanities
Nonprofits
General Operating Support Grant for Humanities Organizations
$25,000
HumanitiesDC
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides unrestricted financial support to small to mid-sized nonprofit organizations in Washington, DC that focus on the humanities, helping them strengthen their operations and sustainability.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Arts in Education Grant
$5,000
Prince George’s Arts & Humanities Council
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 2, 2025

This funding opportunity supports arts education projects for students in kindergarten through grade 12 in Prince George’s County, Maryland, promoting cultural accessibility and community engagement.

Arts
Nonprofits
Alternatives to Jail in Colorado
Contact for amount
Caring for Denver Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 9, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government entities in Denver to develop programs that help individuals with mental health and substance misuse issues avoid jail and improve their recovery outcomes.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Commemorate 50 Years of Southeast Asians in Minnesota
$100,000
Minnesota State Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This funding opportunity supports cultural and historical projects that commemorate the 50-year presence of Southeast Asians in Minnesota, aimed at organizations dedicated to preserving and sharing this significant community history.

Arts
Nonprofits
Basic Preservation Grants
$20,000
National Film Preservation Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit and public institutions in the U.S. for preserving historically significant films that lack commercial protection, enabling them to create new preservation elements and public access copies.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Survey and Planning Grant Program
Contact for amount
West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture & History, State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2024

This funding opportunity supports historic preservation projects, such as surveys and educational initiatives, primarily for Certified Local Governments, but also available to various non-profit and educational organizations.

Community Development
State governments