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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Humanities

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Untold Stories Grants
$5,000
Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 2, 2024

The Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation is offering the Untold Stories Grants, ranging from $10,000 to $100,000, to institutions in Coles County that aim to preserve, educate, and disseminate stories of historically underrepresented individuals, thereby promoting racial equity and social justice.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Paint the Town Grant Program
Contact for amount
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 17, 2025

This program provides free paint to eligible nonprofits, government agencies, and educational institutions in southern Minnesota for community beautification projects that foster local pride and volunteer engagement.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Pau Casals UNESCO Chair Research Grants
$2,369
The Pau Casals Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 17, 2026

This funding opportunity supports academic research projects that explore the musical legacy and humanistic values of Pablo Casals, promoting themes of peace, democracy, and human rights, open to researchers at all academic levels worldwide.

Humanities
Individuals
Research and Development Grants
$15,000
California Humanities
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 14, 2024

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and individuals to develop nonfiction media projects that highlight California's diverse cultures and histories, requiring collaboration with humanities experts.

Arts
Nonprofits
Civics in the City Initiative
$300,000
The Teagle Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 20, 2025

This grant provides funding to higher education institutions in New York City for projects that enhance civic education and encourage student engagement in public service and community involvement.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Wisconsin Humanities Spring 2026 Grants
$4,000
Wisconsin Humanities
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 4, 2024

This funding opportunity provides up to $4,000 to nonprofit organizations in Wisconsin that promote community engagement and cultural sharing through public humanities programs.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Survey and Planning Grant Program
$100,000
West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (SHPO)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

May 12, 2024

This program provides funding for historic preservation projects, such as surveys and planning efforts, to local governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions in West Virginia.

Humanities
City or township governments
Local Cultural Council Program
$305,600
Massachusetts Cultural Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This program provides funding to individuals and organizations in Massachusetts to support community-based cultural projects that enhance access to the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences.

Arts
Individuals
Vermont Humanities Project Grants
$5,000
Vermont Humanities
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community-focused humanities projects in Vermont, providing up to $5,000 to organizations that promote inclusive dialogue and learning in history, literature, philosophy, and ethics.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Thoma Foundation Art of the Spanish Americas Conservation Grant
$50,000
Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This grant provides funding for conservation professionals to preserve and restore historical artworks from the Spanish colonial period in South America.

Arts
Nonprofits
Spark Grants
$5,000
Ohio Humanities
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 21, 2024

This funding opportunity provides up to $5,000 to nonprofit organizations in Ohio for projects that promote meaningful discussions on contemporary social, economic, and historical issues, fostering civic engagement and community connection.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Recordings at Risk Grant Program
$60,000
Council on Library and Information Resources
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 14, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations for the preservation and digital reformatting of valuable audio and audiovisual materials at risk of being lost.

Arts
Nonprofits
Community Identity and Heritage: Cultural Heritage Grants
$300,000
Minnesota Humanities Center
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects that celebrate and educate about Minnesota's diverse cultures, including Indigenous communities, underrepresented groups, and veterans, through storytelling and cultural programming.

Arts
Individuals
Maine Humanities Council Arts & Humanities Grants
$1,000
Maine Humanities Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 27, 2024

This funding opportunity supports Maine-based organizations in creating innovative community projects that blend arts and humanities, particularly those serving under-resourced communities.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Community Grant Program
Contact for amount
Cumberland Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 12, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Cumberland County, North Carolina, that focus on improving quality of life, particularly for children and women, through innovative community initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations Grant
Contact for amount
Arthur Vining Davis Foundations (AVDF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This grant provides funding to private colleges, universities, and nonprofits focused on advancing higher education and promoting interfaith understanding and religious literacy.

Education
Private institutions of higher education
Preservation Grants Program
$10,000
National Recording Preservation Foundation (NRPF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations for the preservation of at-risk audio collections that hold cultural and historical significance.

Arts
Nonprofits
Folk and Traditional Arts Project Grant
$3,000
Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports individuals and organizations in Colorado to celebrate, document, and preserve the state's diverse cultural heritage through folk and traditional arts projects.

Arts
Individuals
MLK Day of Service Mini Grant
$250
Virginia Service Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 21, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in Virginia to support community service projects that honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day by addressing local needs and promoting equity.

Education
Nonprofits
Lloyd G. Balfour Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Lloyd G. Balfour Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant provides funding for educational scholarships for Balfour Company employees and their families, supports nonprofits serving underserved populations in Attleboro, Massachusetts, and assists educational institutions in New England focused on helping underrepresented students succeed in higher education.

Education
Nonprofits