Humanities for All Project Grants in California

Humanities for All Project Grants support locally-initiated public humanities programming in communities across the state. Donor Name: California Humanities State: California County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: Projects developed by grantees respond to the needs and interests of Californians, encourage public engagement with humanities programming, particularly among new and/or underserved audiences, and promote understanding and empathy that are essential to a thriving democracy. Project Grants ($10,000 to $25,000) are awarded twice a year for public humanities projects of up to two-years duration from the award date. Appropriate programming formats include but are not limited to virtual and in-person interpretive exhibits, community dialogue and discussion series, workshops and participatory activities, presentations and lectures, conversations and forums, and interactive and experiential activities. Eligibility is limited to California-based nonprofit organizations and non-federal public agencies.  Funding Information Applicants may request between $10,000 and $25,000. California Humanities funds may be used to support eligible project-related activities and expenses, including honoraria for speakers or presenters, staffing costs, programming expenses including travel, equipment, publicity, promotion, venue rental, refreshments, and hospitality, etc., within the two-year grant period. Some restrictions apply, including a 10% cap on indirect costs, organizational overhead, and fiscal sponsorship fees. Grant Period January 2025 – December 2026. Eligibility Criteria  Applications will be accepted from California-based public agencies (including libraries, museums, schools, universities, colleges, and tribal governments) and California-based nonprofit organizations with federal 501c3 tax-exempt status. Individuals, or organizations that do not have federal tax-exempt status, must apply under the auspices of an eligible fiscal sponsor. For more information, visit California Humanities.