Maine Humanities Council

MHC Grants

• Introduction
• What are the Humanities
• General Guidelines
• Guidelines for Specific Project Types
• Instructions and Definitions for Completing Budget Form
• What We Can’t Fund
• Grant Types, Details & Deadlines
• Available Grants
• Applications Forms
• Past Grants
• For a copy of our logo for your project, click here

Developing Your Project and Applying to MHC

Your project will have a greater chance of success if you take the following steps as you develop your project

· Consult with Council Staff

To help determine the feasibility of a project, prospective applicants are encouraged to discuss their project idea with a member of the Council staff. The staff can often suggest scholars, programming ideas, collaboration possibilities, approaches to publicity, and alternative funding strategies. Staff members are willing to review drafts and answer questions throughout the grant-writing process.

· Consult with Humanities Scholars

During the planning process, applicants are urged to consult with at least one humanities scholar or consultant who has a demonstrated expertise in a humanities discipline relevant to the focus of the project. Indication of expertise can include a college-level teaching position, an advanced degree, a record of scholarship, publishing, speaking, or professional experience, or an acknowledged reputation for special knowledge. MHC program staff can help you identify a humanities scholar with whom to work.

· Planning Grants

Small grants (up to $500) are available to offset the costs of bringing experts and project participants together to help conceptualize and plan larger humanities projects. If requested, Council staff can advise grant applicants in locating scholars/consultants and defining their roles.