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.

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.
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.

Upcoming Events
Latest News
Sep 21, 2023
Summer 2023 Mini Grant Awards
Over $11,000 supporting six projects across MaineLiteracy Volunteers of KennebecIntergenerational…
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Sep 20, 2023
Read ME 2024 Recommending Author
Announcing Jaed Coffin as Recommending Author for Read ME 2024Coffin’s…
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Jul 18, 2023
Summer 2023 Arts & Humanities Grant Awards
Over $6,000 supporting seven projects across maineFranco-American Heritage CenterBooks and…
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May 15, 2023
Spring 2023 Mini Grant Awards
Over $15,000 supporting 10 projects across MainePortland Parks ConservancyUnderstanding the…
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