2016 grant “Art in Exodus” at Maine College of Art. Photo by Kyle Dubay.

Major Grants: $1,001 to $7,500

Final applications due January 31, 2020.

Support for a variety of larger humanities projects such as exhibits, conferences, films, and other initiatives.

Major grant projects have well-developed thematic content, broad public outreach, and strong scholar participation.

• Download the application and Excel budget form. Finished application and budget should be emailed to grants@mainehumanities.org.
• Major grant applicants may submit a draft application if they wish. it is not required and is not used as a screening process. Our committee will review it and, if appropriate, offer suggestions for improvement. Send draft application to grants@mainehumanities.org by the draft deadline.
• Projects must begin no sooner than 8 weeks after the deadline.
• Review: Applications reviewed by committee of MHC board members.
• Notification: Within 6 weeks of final submission.

Mini Grants: up to $1,000

Upcoming Deadlines: April 3, June 5, and August 7, 2020

Support for a wide variety of public humanities projects, such as exhibits, lecture and film series, reading and discussion programs, symposia, cultural celebrations, etc.

• Download the application and Excel budget form. Finished application and budget form should be emailed to grants@mainehumanities.org.
• Project must begin no sooner than 8 weeks after the deadline.
• Review: Applications reviewed by MHC Grants Committee.
• Notification: Within 6 weeks of submission.

Arts & Humanities Grants: up to $1,000

Upcoming Dates:
Applications open: January 1, 2020
Applications due: March 26, 2020

Arts & Humanities grants, a partnership between the Maine Humanities Council and the Maine Arts Commission, support innovative community projects that have BOTH arts and humanities components.

• Please apply through the Maine Arts Commission.
• Applicants must speak with Jerome Bennett from the MHC (207-773-5051) and Kerstin Gilg from the MAC (207-287-2724)—to make sure their project fits the guidelines.
• Projects must begin no sooner than 8 weeks after these deadlines.
• Review: Applications reviewed by committee from MHC and MAC.
• Notification: Within 6 weeks after the deadline.

We are happy to provide advice and suggestions that may strengthen your application.

Office hours for grant queries (207-773-5051):

• Mondays: 12 – 5

• Thursdays: 12 – 5

• Fridays: 9 – 5