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About the MHC

We’re a statewide nonprofit that uses books, poetry, and big ideas to bring people together to discuss issues of importance. We’re a program partner, grant-maker, and connector of people and communities.

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Programs

For all Maine people

We work with individuals and organizations across the state of Maine to connect people with books, communities with ideas, and strangers with one another.

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Grants

Funding for humanities programs and projects

Our grants support projects with well-developed humanities content, strong participation from a scholar or topic expert, robust support from partners in the community, and plans to reach a broad and diverse public audience.

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Upcoming Events

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Jan 17, 2025

January 2024 Arts & Humanities Grant Awards

$Over 5,000 supporting Six projects across maineFreedom & CaptivityFreedom &…
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Sep 11, 2024

September 2024 Mini Grant Awards

2024’s summer Mini Grant awardees include community storytelling projects, museum…
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Jul 15, 2024

Summer 2024 Arts & Humanities Grant Awards

2024's summer Arts & Humanities Grant awardees include an exhibit…
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Jun 10, 2024

Inside & Out: The Humanities and Mass Incarceration

How Might Humanities Councils Engage with People and Organizations Most…
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