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Fellowships of up to $60,000 to USA scholars for research projects that address issues related to the humanities. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects that require publication in digita...
Grants of $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, agencies, IHEs, and tribal entities to increase the availability of arts opportunities for underrepresented communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations and the first part of the application must be c...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and tribes to build organizational capacity to offer humanities programming. Interested applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to one month to complete. Grant funds may be used fo...
Grants of $40,000 to USA nonfiction writers to complete works already in progress. Topics include, but are not limited to philosophy, graphic nonfiction, memoir, biography, history, food or travel writing, the sciences, personal essays, criticism, and cultural or polit...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and Native American tribal governments for professional development to support the preservation of humanities resources. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to one month to com...
Grants to USA and territories nonprofits and Native American entities to administer financial assistance programs for humanities organizations and professionals that have been negatively impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. Required registrations may take up ...
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for the creation of artwork by under-recognized visual artists. Interested applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to the full proposal. Funding is intended to support...
Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization, a consortium of organizations, or an institution of higher education to plan and administer a fellowship for young community leaders in Africa. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several we...
Grants and in-kind support services to USA, Canada, and International filmmakers to support unique small budget film projects that contribute to society. Funding is intended to support a film that may not otherwise be completed without the help of the grant. Eligible p...
Grants to USA colleges and universities to host international scholars through residency programs. Resident scholars will primarily teach undergraduate classes in their discipline of expertise. Funding is intended to bring international representatives to enhance the c...
Awards of $1,000 and one award of $10,000 to recognize USA K-12 American history teachers for excellence in educating students. One nominee from each state will receive the monetary prize, a certificate of recognition, an archive of resources to be presented in their n...
Awards of up to $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International museums to acknowledge outstanding exhibitions. Eligible exhibits must be open for less than two years and should be educational and interesting. Nominations will be accepted for public exhibits that focus on the...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for a broad range of charitable initiatives, as well as projects that advance education, culture, and science. Applicants must submit an application 4 to 6 weeks in advance of the deadline. Examples of previously supported organiza...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and accredited educational institutions in eligible areas for programs in the areas of safety, community building, and environmental responsibility. Qualified applicants from the following locations are eligible to apply for fundin...
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA individual artists who are under-recognized in the field of visual arts. Applications will be evaluated according to the artistic quality of the applicant’s work and the potential to foster aesthetic inquiry. Grant funds may be used to ...
Awards of $200 to USA, Canada, and International high school students to recognize outstanding writing. Eligible writing pieces may be in the genres of creative non-fiction, fiction, and poetry. The purpose of this program is to nurture the writing community, to connec...
Grants to USA Tribal governments and Tribal nonprofits, and grants to California nonprofits, IHEs, schools, and school districts to improve the quality of life and address community needs in eligible regions. Program areas include health, education, basic needs, commun...
Grants to USA nonprofit institutions to promote American art through public displays. A letter of inquiry is required prior to the submission of an application. Funding is intended to support the study and understanding of art of the United States from any era, includi...
Grants of $5,000 to USA and territories individual artists for urgent financial support during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. Funding is intended to assist artists who are experiencing severe financial setbacks due to the pandemic. Dire financial emergencies...
Awards to USA artists of Korean descent to acknowledge outstanding work. Monetary prizes will be awarded to young emerging modern artists. In addition, artists will receive the opportunity to participate in a mentoring program and to present their work at a group exhib...
Grants of $2,000 to USA writers for projects about modern art and specifically about artists of Korean descent. Funding is intended to support the publication of new writings by allowing established and emerging writers to research, write, and travel on their own time....
Grants to West Virginia nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for programs that benefit communities. Funding is intended to support programs primarily in the areas of education, community resilience, and inclusive mobility. Support may also be provided for arts ...
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and individuals to preserve or restore American films. Funding is intended for films that include women as prominent participants in the production process. Eligible films are those showing educational, historic, a...
Grants averaging $20,000 to Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio nonprofit organizations in eligible areas to benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of education, diversity, community and economic development, and arts and cult...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for collaborative projects in the fields of arts and culture and the environment. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. The purpose of funding is to encourage communication and cooperation between the A...
Grants of up to $750 to USA and Canada teachers, librarians, children's museums and theaters, eligible societies, organizations, and individuals involved with organizations for literary and educational projects. Funding is intended for curriculum development or to desi...
In-kind grants of film equipment and project-based activities to USA schools and organizations serving youth in grades 8-12. The purpose of the program is to teach youth necessary skills for film production while exposing them to film industry career paths. This opport...
Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals with a Ph.D. for anthropology research projects. Grant funds must be used for research expenses. Funding is intended to advance the field of anthropology and make a significant impact on anthropologi...
Grants to West Virginia nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and municipalities for local commemoration plaques. Funding is intended to recognize local folklore and legends as an important part of the community heritage and to promote tourism.
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and territories visual and media artists and choreographers for urgent physical and mental health care needs. Funding is intended to prevent the delay of important medical treatment and to mitigate the financial impact of unexpected health...
Grants to USA and Territories nonprofit humanities councils to support general organizational operations. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of funding is to increase support and access to humanities progr...
Grants of up to $750 to USA and territories music teachers for professional development activities. Funding is intended to support private and public studies and projects to help increase the applicant's teaching and performing skills. Eligible uses of funds include ac...
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit music organizations to develop promotional materials such as brochures, websites, and marketing videos. Funding is intended to assist nonprofits in the development of grant application materials that may be required to secure add...
Award of $2,500 to a USA individual arts leader in eligible states or territories for exceptional leadership in an arts related field. Nominees will have demonstrated noteworthy dedication to arts expression and worked to expand access to the arts. Nominations are enco...
Grants to USA and territories artists for arts projects and arts-related community service projects. Funding is intended to support both established and emerging artists. Grant funds may be used for project-related expenses, supplies, exhibits, studio time, performance...
Awards of $5,000 to USA school libraries to recognize outstanding programming. Eligible recipients are libraries in K-8 private and public schools, and eligible focus areas of humanities programming include: arts and culture, languages, and social studies. The program ...
Grants to USA and territories Native American and Pacific Islander nonprofit organizations, agencies, and IHEs for community and economic development and cultural preservation. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to four weeks to complete. Th...
Fellowships of up to $32,000 to USA and Canada outstanding young adults to travel to Israel and develop their leadership skills. In Israel, Fellows will be given the opportunity to strengthen their skills and abilities, gain experience, and expand the networks needed f...
Grants to USA and territories Native American and Pacific Islander nonprofit organizations, agencies, and IHEs for Native American language programs and schools. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to four weeks to complete. The program provi...
Grants of up to $20,000 to USA artist organizations for operational support. Funding is intended to provide financial assistance to qualifying collectives and organizations that serve, and are led by, BIPOC artists. Funds may be used to support individual artists, mai...
Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to support schools; museums, performing arts and cultural programs; hospitals; skills training; educational programs; programming for youth, seniors, and people who are handicapped; environmental and wildlife prote...
Grants of $2,500 and grants of $5,000 to USA arts organizations and individuals to offset the financial impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. Funding is intended to provide urgent relief to Latinx arts organizations, artists, and cultural workers. A porti...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit children, youth, and young adults. Funding is intended to support projects and activities within the focus areas of environmental stewardship and the arts. Grants will assist organizations that have strong...
Grants to USA Indian tribes, Native villages and organizations, and museums to preserve Native American burial remains. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for the expenses associated with the packa...
Grants of up to $25,000 to USA and Territories filmmakers for the production of short movies. Funding is intended for stories addressing topics relevant to indigenous Pacific Islanders. FIlms should encourage social change and equity and may be narrative or non-fiction...
Fellowships of $35,000 to USA, Canada, and International film industry professionals for screenwriting mentorship in scientific and technological subject areas. In addition to a cash grant, fellows will participate in a two-month residency where experienced members of ...
Opportunity for a USA, Canada, and International arts professional to join a residency program in Nebraska. The resident will present an exhibition in the contemporary art genre. Applicants can use their residency for developing projects, engaging in scholarly research...
Opportunity for USA teaching artists to be included in a database that serves as a resource for local schools in eligible regions of North Carolina. Priority will be given to artists that emphasize comprehensive hands-on and multi-disciplinary programs that are linked ...
Grants of $2,500 and opportunities for USA, Canada, and International professional artists for business development and career guidance. Funding is intended to help artists with the business aspect of their art practice. In addition to the grant, recipients will have a...
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, agencies, IHEs, and Native American tribal governments to support humanities projects and activities that have been negatively impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. Required registrations may take u...