State Humanities Grants

This grant provides a $6,000 honorarium to a Kentucky writer selected as poet laureate, supporting their efforts to promote the literary arts in the state over a two-year term.

The Field Trip Experiences (FTE) grant program, supported by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH), aims to provide access to comprehensive arts and humanities field trip experiences for students in the District of Columbia. This program aligns with CAH's mission to advance student achievement through strategic planning and delivery of field trip experiences and associated programming. The grant also emphasizes creating authentic connections to curricular content across targeted grade levels and encouraging collaboration between arts and humanities organizations to build a "community of practice" and foster new relationships with public schools. The target beneficiaries of this grant are students and teachers in the District of Columbia. The program's impact goals include advancing student achievement in the arts and humanities, ensuring a strategic approach to field trip planning and delivery, and making strong connections to existing curricula. The grant prioritizes organizations that can provide engaging field trip experiences and professional development opportunities for educators, as well as pre/post-field trip workshops for students. Key focuses of the FTE grant include enhancing educational outcomes through arts and humanities, promoting collaboration among cultural organizations, and strengthening partnerships between these organizations and public schools. The program also highlights the importance of demonstrating measurable impact, ensuring that the field trip experiences and associated programming lead to tangible benefits for participating students and teachers. Expected outcomes of the FTE grant include increased student engagement in arts and humanities, improved student achievement, and enhanced professional development for educators. Measurable results are expected in areas such as student participation rates, teacher feedback on professional development, and demonstrated improvements in students' understanding of curricular content. The grant's duration is one year, with a period of performance from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025. Funding information indicates support up to $50,000, with an overall grant size ranging from $10,000 to $100,000.

The Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program (THCPP) offers Planning Grants to counties for producing 95% complete construction plans and specifications for full courthouse restoration projects. The grant aims to restore courthouses to their historic period while also meeting current standards for safety, accessibility, and energy efficiency. Eligible counties can use these documents to apply for future restoration funding, gaining up to 10 additional points for being "shovel ready."Counties with approved plans are encouraged to apply for restoration funding in subsequent cycles, maximizing preservation efforts.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Connecticut municipalities and regional entities for projects that improve waste management infrastructure and promote recycling and waste reduction initiatives.

This program provides matching funds to cultural organizations to strengthen their operational resources and sustainability.

The Historic Restoration Fund Grants (HRF) program by the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development provides financial support for maintaining and repairing non-profit and municipally owned buildings listed on the State or National Register of Historic Places. Grants range from $5,000 to $200,000, require a one-to-one match, and are reimbursed upon project completion. Contact Erin Fink at [email protected] for more information.

Nebraska Academic Research and Development Grants provide matching competitive grants for research and development activities in collaboration with a Nebraska college or university. The program focuses on commercializing new projects, improving existing products for better marketability, and enhancing processes to generate new revenue for Nebraska businesses. Phase I R&D awards are capped at $100,000, while Phase II awards are capped at $400,000. Businesses must match the grant amount with eligible funds. The project scope includes academic research and development activities conducted with a Nebraska college, university, or faculty member to develop new products and processes or modify existing ones. For more details, visit the Nebraska Department of Economic Development website.

This program provides financial assistance to Iowa cities for the redevelopment or rehabilitation of underutilized buildings to promote economic growth and community revitalization.

This grant provides funding for master artists in Wyoming to mentor apprentices in traditional crafts, helping to preserve the state's cultural heritage through hands-on instruction.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and trauma centers in Illinois to implement comprehensive violence prevention programs aimed at reducing firearm violence in high-risk communities.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, and local governments in Oregon for projects that preserve and interpret the state's cultural heritage, particularly those that highlight underrepresented voices and enhance public access to heritage resources.

This funding opportunity is designed to support a specific non-profit organization in Chicago that provides essential domestic violence services by financing construction and renovation projects to improve their facilities.

This funding supports regional planning and development councils in Maryland to enhance economic growth and infrastructure in rural areas, with each council eligible for up to $600,000 to address local challenges.

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.

This grant provides funding to Idaho-based nonprofits and local governments for projects that preserve and promote the state's historical heritage through community engagement and educational initiatives.

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance for the professional conservation of historically and culturally significant objects held by nonprofit museums and cultural organizations in New York State, with a focus on promoting diversity and inclusion.

This program provides funding to Native-led organizations in Wisconsin to promote and develop traditional and contemporary Native American arts, supporting cultural preservation and economic growth within Native communities.

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

This program provides leadership training and funding to small to mid-sized nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in Iowa to enhance their operational capacity and sustainability.

This funding program provides financial support to local governments and nonprofit organizations in Oklahoma for projects that preserve and promote the state's historical collections and educational initiatives.