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We are more committed than ever to supporting people in Maine’s communities as they find ways to connect meaningfully with each other by engaging with books, poetry, and big ideas.
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Democracy, Journalism, & the Informed Community
Dec 1, 2021
This special grant opportunity provides support to Maine non-profit organizations for projects that deepen the public’s knowledge and appreciation of the vital connections between democracy, the humanities, journalism, and an informed community. Funding for these grants is provided by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation via the Federation of... read more
SHARP Grant Awards
Nov 17, 2021
The Maine Humanities Council is honored to distribute more than $580,000 of funding to assist non-profit humanities and cultural organizations as they prepare for, respond to, and recover from the coronavirus pandemic. Funding for these grants is made available through the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) initiative Sustaining the Humanities through the American Rescue Plan (SHARP) as part of the $1.9... read more
Host a Maine Speaks event
Nov 17, 2021
Apply now Speakers list Our dream is that everyone in Maine feel able to share with others those things that are most meaningful to them, things that are often hard won and of irreplaceable value – and that everyone in Maine might have the chance to listen to... read more
Major Grants
Nov 8, 2021
Offered once per year, MHC Major Grants distribute funding to non-profit organizations in Maine for larger humanities programs and projects – things like exhibits, films, conferences, initiatives – that have broad public outreach. We are excited to support programs and projects with rich, well-developed humanities content, strong participation from... read more
