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State Humanities Grants

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Exhibition Grants
$2,500
Humanities Texas
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Texas to present traveling exhibitions and related public programs that promote understanding of the humanities.

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

Application Deadline

Jul 10, 2026

Date Added

Apr 29, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community colleges in rural Maryland to enhance agricultural education, economic development, and community planning initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Historic Preservation Non-Capital Grant
$75,000
Maryland Historical Trust (MHT)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

May 6, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and local governments in Maryland for non-construction projects that research, document, and promote the state's historic and cultural resources.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Certified Local Government Subgrant Program
$50,000
Wisconsin State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2026

Date Added

Apr 23, 2026

This program provides funding to Wisconsin's Certified Local Governments for projects that promote the identification, evaluation, and protection of historic resources through planning and public engagement activities.

Community Development
City or township governments
African American Heritage Grant - Capital Grants
$200,000
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 3, 2026

Date Added

Feb 17, 2026

This program provides funding for preservation and improvement projects that celebrate and protect sites significant to African American history in New York State.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Project Support Grants
$10,000
Delaware Division of the Arts (DDOA)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2027

Date Added

Dec 26, 2024

This grant provides funding to Delaware-based nonprofit organizations and government entities for community-focused arts projects that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Arts
Nonprofits
Threatened Sites Grant Program
Contact for amount
Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR)
State

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

Nov 7, 2025

This program provides funding for the emergency protection and documentation of important archaeological sites in Virginia that are at risk of being lost due to various threats.

Natural Resources
Exclusive - see details
African American Heritage Preservation Program
$250,000
Maryland Historical Trust (MHT)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This program provides competitive funding to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and individuals for the preservation and enhancement of sites significant to the African American experience in Maryland.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Louisiana Main Street Restoration Grants
$10,000
Louisiana Office of Cultural Development (OCD)
State

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

Date Added

Apr 24, 2026

This funding opportunity supports the revitalization of historic commercial properties in designated Louisiana Main Street districts, aimed at property owners and tenants who wish to enhance their buildings while preserving their historical significance.

Community Development
Small businesses
Rural Grants
$2,500
Humanities Texas
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 29, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in rural Texas to develop humanities-based public programs that engage local communities.

Humanities
Nonprofits
African American Heritage Grant - Education Grants 
$150,000
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 3, 2026

Date Added

Feb 17, 2026

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and municipalities in New York for projects that educate the public about African American history and culture from 1627 to 1975.

Education
Nonprofits
Statewide Arts Service Organizations - SASOs Grant
Contact for amount
Ohio Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2027

Date Added

Jan 10, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Ohio that offer professional services to arts and cultural groups statewide, helping to strengthen the arts sector across the state.

Arts
Nonprofits
Historic Preservation Fund Grant
Contact for amount
Louisiana State Historic Preservation Office (LASHPO)
State

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This grant provides financial support to non-profits, educational institutions, and local governments in Louisiana for historic preservation projects, particularly in rural areas, to help document and protect the state's cultural heritage.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Projects, Events, or Festivals Grant
$20,000
District of Columbia Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH)
State

Application Deadline

May 22, 2026

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This grant provides financial support to individuals and nonprofit organizations in Washington, D.C. for arts and humanities projects that engage the community and enhance cultural experiences.

Arts
Nonprofits
Vince Dooley Battlefield Trust Fund Program
Contact for amount
Georgia Department of Natural Resources (GADNR)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 18, 2026

This program provides matching funds to nonprofit organizations and state agencies in Georgia for the acquisition and protection of historically significant battlefield lands associated with the Civil War, Revolutionary War, and War of 1812.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Curtis H. Sykes Memorial Grant Program
$3,500
Arkansas State Archives (Black History Commission of Arkansas)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 2, 2026

Date Added

Jul 5, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Arkansas for projects that preserve and promote African American history and heritage.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Arts in Education Lifelong Learning Veteran's Projects
$2,000
Arkansas Arts Council
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This grant provides funding for community organizations in Arkansas to host short-term arts residencies that engage veterans through hands-on artistic activities led by professional artists.

Arts
City or township governments
Certified Local Government (CLG) Mini-Grants
$7,500
Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 14, 2025

This program provides financial support to certified local governments in Pennsylvania for projects that enhance historic preservation efforts and community education.

Community Development
City or township governments
Community Impact Grants (formerly Local and Collaborative Grants)
$250,000
California State Library (CSL)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 16, 2025

This funding opportunity supports California libraries in developing innovative programs and services that address local community needs and enhance engagement.

Community Development
Individuals
ND250 Community Initiatives Grant
$10,000
North Dakota 250th Commission
State

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2026

Date Added

Aug 8, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and local government entities in North Dakota for community projects and events that celebrate the state's contributions to American history and promote democratic values in honor of the nation's 250th anniversary.

Humanities
Nonprofits