Deadline: 31-Jan-22
Applications are now open for the Maine Humanities Council’s Major Grants Program to distribute funding to non-profit organizations in Maine for larger humanities programs and projects – things like exhibits, films, conferences, initiatives – that have broad public outreach.
They are excited to support programs and projects with rich, well-developed humanities content, strong participation from a scholar or topic expert, and robust support from partners in the community.
Priorities
- Intended to support non-profit organizations to provide rich humanities programs with broad public outreach that support and involve their communities.
- Organizations serving and/or led by members of communities traditionally underresourced in the humanities are encouraged to apply.
- These groups include people of color, people who identify as LGBTQ+, people who live in rural areas, people with disabilities, people who identify as immigrants or refugees, and people whose first (or only) language is not English.
- It is the aim of the Maine Humanities Council to maximize the impact of available funding
Funding Information
- Grants from $1,001 to $7,500 for humanities programs and projects undertaken by non-profit organizations across Maine.
- Funding match or cost-share is required.
- Funds cannot be used to cover general operating expenses.
- Funds cannot be used for projects that promote a particular political, religious, or ideological point of view or discriminate against persons or groups.
Eligibility Criteria
- 501(c)(3) organizations registered in Maine. Organizations without 501(c)(3) status are able to apply through a fiscal sponsor.
- Maine tribal organizations.
- Maine public libraries.
- Government agencies; universities, colleges, academic departments; public, private, or parochial schools; churches.
- Not eligible: individuals; for-profit organizations; political or advocacy organizations.
For more information, visit https://mainehumanities.org/program/grants-program/