State Humanities Grants

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.

This program provides funding for projects that enhance Maryland's heritage and promote tourism within its certified heritage areas, supporting both nonprofit organizations and government entities in preserving local culture and boosting economic development.

This program provides funding to support the research and preservation of abandoned cemeteries associated with African-American heritage in Florida, targeting local governments and nonprofit organizations for protection projects, and research institutions and nonprofits for genealogical studies.

This funding opportunity supports local Main Street programs in Iowa to help property owners rehabilitate commercial buildings in historic downtown areas, fostering economic growth and community revitalization.

This program provides funding to Native-led organizations and communities in Wisconsin to support and promote traditional and contemporary Native American arts and cultural practices.

This program provides funding to support the preservation of publicly owned historic sites and structures in New Hampshire, helping local governments and nonprofits maintain their cultural heritage.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit libraries, archives, and historical organizations in New York State to preserve and improve access to historically significant research materials.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and community groups in Arkansas for projects that celebrate and promote the state's cultural, historic, and natural heritage.

This grant provides financial support to West Virginia-based nonprofit organizations, schools, and local governments for projects that promote and preserve folk and traditional arts through community engagement and programming.

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

This program provides leadership training and funding to small to mid-sized nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in Iowa to enhance their operational capacity and sustainability.

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.

This grant provides $5,000 to support creative learning projects in Massachusetts schools that engage K-12 students in the arts, humanities, and sciences, particularly benefiting historically underfunded organizations and diverse communities.

This grant provides financial support to Maryland museums, libraries, and historical organizations to enhance their capacity through projects like digitization, marketing, and strategic planning, fostering long-term sustainability and community engagement.

This funding program provides financial support to local governments and nonprofit organizations in Oklahoma for projects that preserve and promote the state's historical collections and educational initiatives.

This program provides funding to public entities and active nonprofits in Florida for significant historic preservation projects, including the restoration of historic structures, archaeological research, and the development of museum exhibits.

This funding opportunity supports Virginia's historic sites, museums, and tourism organizations in marketing initiatives that promote visitation and participation in a statewide livestream event commemorating the nation's 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and educational institutions in Ohio's Appalachian counties to promote and celebrate the history and impact of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 through various educational and cultural projects.

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.

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.