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
Jun 16, 2025
We’re Taking a Sabbatical
The Maine Humanities office will be closed the month of…
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Jun 13, 2025
June 2025 Mini Grant Awards
Over $11,000 supporting seven projects across Maine.
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May 29, 2025
Help Us Reach $50,000
Your support is crucial for receiving additional emergency funding from…
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Apr 24, 2025
We’re Pausing Two of Our Programs
The funding cuts to the NEH continue to impact us…
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