Funding for Projects Designed to Improve Communities Through Active Engagement in the Humanities
UH Program Grants (up to $8,000) are awarded on a trimester basis for public programs that include active engagement with the Humanities. These projects should demonstrate a wide variety of humanities disciplines and formats and address important community issues. Funds are for large-scale projects and are awarded on a competitive basis after review and selection by review committee of Board and community members.
Funding Amounts
Competitive Grants are awarded up to $8,000.
Deadlines
For projects starting on or after November 15, 2024
- Draft applications due: Friday, August 30, 2024
- Draft feedback sent to applications: September 23, 2024
- Final applications due: October 4, 2024
- Award notifications sent out no later than: November 4, 2024
For projects starting on or after February 15, 2025
- Draft applications due: December 9, 2024
- Draft feedback sent to applicants: January 6, 2025
- Final applications due: January 15, 2025
- Award notifications sent out no later than: February 10, 2025
For projects starting on or after June 15, 2025
- Draft applications due: April 7, 2025
- Draft feedback sent to applicants: May 2, 2025
- Final applications due: May 12, 2025
- Award notifications sent out no later than: June 6, 2025
How to Apply
Please carefully review the compiled guidelines, application questions, and FAQs in the document below before you apply.
Application
Instructions and Forms for Awarded Grants
- Program Grant Award Handbook
- Photo Guidelines and Release Forms
- Sample Audience Evaluation Form
- Link to Grant-Funded Events
- Link to Cash Request Form
- Link to Final Report Form
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If you have questions after reading through all of the guidelines and instructions, please contact Caitlin McDonald by email at