Supporting humanities programs that
engage Maine communities
The MHC Grants program distributes funding to Maine nonprofits and communities to support projects that encourage a deeper understanding of ourselves and one another, build lasting connections, and reach diverse, multigenerational, and rural audiences.
Our grants support humanities programs and projects—things like exhibits, films, conferences, initiatives—that have broad public outreach. We are excited to support programs and projects with rich, well-developed humanities content, strong participation from a scholar or topic expert, and robust support from partners in the community.
Maine Humanities is updating our eligibility requirements for our Major, Mini, and Arts & Humanities Grants. Beginning in 2025, if you or your organization receives a MHC project grant (Major, Mini, or Arts & Humanities Grant), you are not eligible to apply again in either the same or the following calendar year. For example, an organization awarded a project grant (at any point) in 2025 would not be eligible to apply for ANY MHC grants until January 2027.
AVAILABLE Grants
Major Grants
$2,001 – $7,500
Funding to non-profit organizations in Maine for larger humanities programs and projects—things like exhibits, films, conferences, initiatives—that have broad public outreach.
Mini Grants
Up to $2,000
Funding to non-profit organizations in Maine for humanities programs and projects that have broad public outreach.
Arts & Humanities
Up to $1,000
Arts & Humanities Grants support innovative community projects that have both arts and humanities components. Co-administered by the Maine Humanities Council and Maine Arts Commission.
Featured grantee projects
Out of the Shadows
An online exhibit by the Maine Developmental Disabilities Council on the legacy of Pineland that exposes the difficult stories of the past to prevent repeating them in the future.
Jacinta
An intimate portrait of mothers and daughters and the effects of trauma. The film follows a young woman attempting to break an inherited cycle of addiction, incarceration, and crime.
History in Stones
Mapping cemeteries to make the the history of Central Aroostook County more meaningful, accessible, and engaging to its residents.
TOOLKIT For
Grantees
Toolkit for Grantees
Resources, forms, and links for your MHC supported project.
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