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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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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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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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Jan 29, 2024
Announcing the Featured Books for Summer 2024!Recommending Author Jaed Coffin…
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Dec 04, 2023
$5,000 supporting five projects across maineCivil Rights Club at Scarborough…
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Oct 02, 2023
2024 Constance H. Carlson Public Humanities PrizeAccepting nominations October 1…
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Sep 21, 2023
Over $11,000 supporting six projects across MaineLiteracy Volunteers of KennebecIntergenerational…
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