Oral History Grants

At-a-Glance Oral History Grant Guidelines

• Draft applications are due March 1, June 1, September 1, December 1
• Final applications are due April 1, July 1, October 1, January 1
• Final notifications will be sent by April 15, July 15, October 15, January 15

UH & UHS staff will provide technical assistance within 3 weeks of receiving the draft and applicants will have an additional week to revise their applications and submit a final application for review. The Oral History committee will meet to review final applications and awards will be communicated within approximately 2 weeks.

Funding for the Collection and Transcription of Oral Histories

The primary purpose of the collaborative Utah Humanities/Utah Historical Society Oral History Program is to collect and transcribe oral histories, deposit the transcripts and tapes, flash drives, or CDs with the Utah Historical Society Library and other public deposition sites (such as local libraries), and make the content of the collected oral histories available to the general public through a live public program.

The Utah Historical Society aims to leverage this partnership to develop and deepen oral history work on behalf of the Peoples of Utah Revisited Initiative, the Society’s flagship project for Utah250 and America250. Funding is made possible through the Utah Historical Society and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Overview

• Grants provide up to $3,000 for oral history research, interviews, and transcription costs.
• Deadlines for draft applications are due:
  • March 1 for projects starting on or after May
  • June 1 for projects starting on or after August 1
  • September 1 for projects starting on or after November 1
  • December 1 for projects starting on or after February 1
• Deadlines are subject to change.
• Projects must be completed in a 12-month period. Extensions may be requested in writing, but are rarely approved.
• The program is administered jointly by Utah Humanities and the Utah Historical Society.

How to Apply

• Guidelines for Oral History Grants
• Submit a Draft Application

Grant Administration Forms for Funded Grant Projects

• Project Director Instructions
• Fiscal Agent Instructions
• Interview Agreement
• Product Check Template
• OH Grant Publicity Information
• Utah Humanities Logo
• Utah Historical Society Logo
• Cash Request Form
• Event Submission Form

Oral History Resources

Please visit the Utah Historical Society’s webpage.