These grant opportunities provide flexible funding for organizations and individuals with a focus on supporting educational and cultural initiatives rooted in the humanities. Awards are available to nonprofit groups and government entities, with separate, smaller grants also accessible for individuals or informal community groups working on local projects. In select rural or underserved counties within the state, simplified eligibility and streamlined applications make it easier to access modest sums for community-based programming.
There are three tiers of funding. The first tier offers smaller grants of up to two thousand dollars for events, workshops, exhibitions, or community gatherings that foster civic dialogue, historical exploration, or literary engagement. These small grants are available throughout the year and are ideal for emerging projects or one‑time activities that bring people together around ideas.
The second tier consists of mid‑range grants reaching up to two and a half thousand dollars, specifically designed for projects in rural and small‑population areas. These funds provide additional flexibility and aim to strengthen cultural life in communities that lack easy access to humanities resources.
The third tier offers more substantial funding—up to twenty thousand dollars—for deeper, more ambitious programs that may include multi‑session workshops, digital storytelling initiatives, teacher training series, public lectures, exhibits, or media productions. These larger grants follow a biannual cycle with spring and fall deadlines. They require applicants to share in the cost, either through cash contributions or in‑kind support, ensuring investment and collaboration. The intent behind this funding is to promote projects that engage the public directly, bring scholarly perspectives into community settings, and enrich public understanding of culture, history, and ideas.
Eligible applicants vary by funding tier: nonprofit organizations and government entities are eligible across all levels, while small businesses or individual applicants may qualify only for smaller rural or mini‑grant tiers. Projects must take place within the state, with additional opportunities reserved for rural or underserved communities. The funds are intended to support public‑facing humanities work—activities that connect people through education, dialogue, preservation, and interpretation of cultural and historical topics.
