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Dialogues on the Experience of War
$100,000
National Endowment for the Humanities
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 17, 2024

Date Added

Jun 3, 2024

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Education Programs is accepting applications for the Dialogues on the Experience of War program. This program supports the study and discussion of important humanities sources about war and military service, in the belief that these sources can help U.S. military veterans and others think deeply and in dialogue about the issues that they raise. Dialogues discussion groups may include exclusively veterans (including a subset of veterans such as students or residents of a group facility); nonveteran students or members of the public; military-affiliated persons; or any mix of these groups.

Humanities
State governments
Collaborative Research
$250,000
National Endowment for the Arts (National Endowment for the Humanities)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 3, 2025

Date Added

Dec 6, 2024

This funding opportunity supports collaborative research projects in the humanities, inviting teams of U.S.-based scholars from nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to develop manuscripts or establish international partnerships.

Humanities
Nonprofits
State of the Arts Grants Program
$5,000
St. Johns Cultural Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 8, 2025

The St. Johns Cultural Council State of the Arts Grant Program, available to public school teachers and arts organizations in St. Johns County, Florida, offers up to six $1,500 grants for the development of new or enhanced artistic programs, covering costs such as production, materials, staff salaries, professional development, and insurance for public art projects.

Arts
Individuals
Alleghany County Community Foundation Grant
$2,500
North Carolina Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 12, 2026

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This grant provides funding to charitable organizations that serve the community in Alleghany County, North Carolina, to address local needs and improve residents' quality of life.

Community Development
Nonprofits
RPSA Violence Prevention Services
$46,800,000
Illinois Human Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 19, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and trauma centers in Illinois to implement comprehensive violence prevention programs aimed at reducing firearm violence in high-risk communities.

Humanities
Nonprofits
2025-2027 Oregon Heritage Grant
$20,000
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, and local governments in Oregon for projects that preserve and interpret the state's cultural heritage, particularly those that highlight underrepresented voices and enhance public access to heritage resources.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Lenoir County Community Foundation Grants
$3,000
Lenoir County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 21, 2026

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations serving Lenoir County, North Carolina, focusing on enhancing community quality of life through various local initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund (RMPIF) Grants - Regional Planning and Development Councils
Contact for amount
State of Maryland
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2024

This funding supports regional planning and development councils in Maryland to enhance economic growth and infrastructure in rural areas, with each council eligible for up to $600,000 to address local challenges.

Community Development
County governments
Municipal Park and Trail Improvements in Pennsylvania
$250,000
Commissioners of Chester County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to municipalities in Chester County, Pennsylvania, for improving and developing public parks and recreational trails.

Recreation
City or township governments
Historic Preservation Education Grant
$3,000
Indiana Humanities and Indiana Landmarks
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations and individuals in Indiana to create educational programs that promote awareness and appreciation of historic preservation through various innovative formats.

Education
Nonprofits
Quick Grant Program
$4,999
Connecticut Humanities
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and recognized tribes in Connecticut for small-scale public humanities projects that promote community engagement and understanding of history and culture.

Arts
City or township governments
Idaho State Historical Society’s Community Enhancement Grant Program 2026
$2,500
Idaho State Historical Society
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This grant provides funding to Idaho-based nonprofits and local governments for projects that preserve and promote the state's historical heritage through community engagement and educational initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Bertie-Hertford Women’s Fund
$2,500
North Carolina Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 7, 2026

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that improve the lives of women, children, and families in Bertie and Hertford counties, North Carolina, focusing on health, education, and human services.

Health
Nonprofits
Community Foundation of Jackson County Grants in Iowa
Contact for amount
Community Foundation of Jackson County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and service groups in Jackson County, Iowa, for projects that address community needs and improve quality of life.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Arts Education in Maine
Contact for amount
Maine Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This funding opportunity provides support for professional artists to collaborate with teachers in public schools of Penobscot and Washington counties, Maine, to integrate arts education into classrooms for grades 3-5.

Arts
City or township governments
Pierce County Historic Preservation Grant Program
$35,000
Pierce County Landmarks and Historic Preservation Commission
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 30, 2025

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and private individuals in Pierce County for projects that preserve and promote historic and culturally significant resources.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Community Fund for the Gore Mountain Region Grant
$1,000
Adirondack Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 9, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, public schools, and local government entities in specific towns of New York State to enhance community life through projects in beautification, education, culture, and services for youth, seniors, and veterans.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Louisiana Young Heroes Program
Contact for amount
Louisiana Public Broadcasting
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This program recognizes and honors exceptional high school students in Louisiana who demonstrate outstanding achievements in academics, public service, and personal resilience, inspiring others in their communities.

Youth
County governments
2024 Community Preservation Act Funding Opportunities
Contact for amount
Town of Wellfleet
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that acquire, create, and preserve open spaces, historic resources, recreational land, and community housing in Wellfleet.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Bartus Trew Providence Preservation Fund
$25,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofits and public agencies in Maryland's Eastern Shore to acquire, restore, and preserve historically significant landmarks and memorials.

Community Development
Nonprofits