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State Humanities Grants

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African American Heritage Grant - Education Grants 
$150,000
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 17, 2026

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and municipalities in New York for projects that educate the public about African American history and culture from 1627 to 1975.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Local Cultural Council Program
$305,600
Massachusetts Cultural Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This program provides funding to individuals and organizations in Massachusetts to support community-based cultural projects that enhance access to the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences.

Arts
Individuals
Historical & Archival Records Care Grant Program
$5,000
Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This program provides funding to Pennsylvania-based nonprofit organizations and local government entities for the preservation and accessibility of historically significant original documents.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Choose Life
Contact for amount
Ohio Department of Children and Youth
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 1, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Ohio that offer essential services to pregnant women planning to place their children for adoption.

Health
Nonprofits
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
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
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 nonprofit organizations focused on arts and culture in Michigan, as well as municipalities and educational institutions that incorporate arts into their broader missions.

Arts
Nonprofits
Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Program
$25,000
Oklahoma Historical Society
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2024

This program provides funding to Oklahoma-based tribal and municipal governments, as well as not-for-profit historical organizations, to support projects that preserve and promote the state's rich heritage through collections, exhibits, and educational initiatives.

Arts
City or township governments
Fast Track Literary Grants
$2,500
South Carolina Humanities
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 22, 2025

This funding opportunity supports public literary events and programs in South Carolina, such as writer series and literary festivals, to promote community engagement and access to the arts.

Arts
Nonprofits
Experience Support Grant
Contact for amount
Michigan Arts and Culture Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 17, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Michigan-based organizations, such as schools, municipalities, and nonprofits, to enhance cultural programming and resources, even if their primary mission is not focused on the arts.

Arts
Nonprofits
Projects, Events, or Festivals Grant
$20,000
District of Columbia Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This grant provides funding to individual artists and nonprofit organizations in Washington, DC, to support diverse arts and humanities projects that engage the community and enhance cultural vibrancy.

Arts
Nonprofits
Cultural and Historical Support Grant
$65,000
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to eligible museums and county historical societies in Pennsylvania to help cover their general operating expenses.

Arts
Nonprofits
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
14(c) to Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE) Grant
Contact for amount
Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 9, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Kansas organizations transitioning employees with disabilities from subminimum wage jobs to competitive, integrated employment, promoting inclusivity and compliance with state and federal mandates.

Employment Labor and Training
County governments
Community Arts Grant Program
$15,000
Hawaiʻi State Foundation on Culture and the Arts (SFCA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 13, 2024

The Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts offers the Community Arts Grants program, providing $10,000 to $100,000 in matching funds to eligible 501(c)3 organizations for projects in heritage preservation, community arts, arts education, and performing arts, aimed at promoting cultural awareness, resilience, and well-being in Hawaii's communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Keystone Historic Preservation Planning Grants
$25,000
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations and local governments in Pennsylvania for the planning and development of historic resources that are publicly accessible and recognized for their cultural significance.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Veterans' Nonprofit Capital Program
$75,000
New York State Department of Veterans’ Services (NYS DVS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 22, 2025

This program provides funding for New York-based nonprofit organizations that support veterans, enabling them to improve their facilities through construction, renovation, or durable equipment purchases.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
America250 Grant
$2,500
Georgia Humanities
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 25, 2025

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in Georgia to create public humanities projects that celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, focusing on themes like liberty, equality, and democracy.

Arts
Nonprofits
Mississippi Arts Commission – Project Grants
$5,000
Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 5, 2026

This funding opportunity supports Mississippi-based nonprofit organizations and local government entities in delivering community-focused arts projects that enhance cultural, educational, and economic vitality.

Arts
Nonprofits
Celebrating Ohio Book Awards and Authors
$2,000
Ohio State Library Board
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 3, 2025

This grant provides funding to Ohio libraries to acquire books by local authors and recognized by state book awards, enhancing community access to Ohio's literary heritage.

Education
Nonprofits