Funding for Projects Designed to Improve Communities Through Active Engagement in the Humanities
Due to the Termination of our NEH Operating Grant, Program Grant Applications are not Currently Being Accepted.
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 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
- Draft Application: Not Currently Accepting Applications
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