Guidelines
The Maine Humanities Council Major Grant program distributes funding to nonprofit organizations in Maine for larger humanities programs and projects—things like exhibits, films, conferences, initiatives—that have broad public outreach.
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.
Funds, Priorities, and Criteria
$2,001 to $7,500 for humanities programs and projects undertaken by non-profit organizations and communities across Maine.
Organizations serving and/or led by members of communities traditionally under-resourced in the humanities are encouraged to apply. We evaluate proposals on their strength and clarity in the following areas: humanities content, project goals and impact, project design, outreach and engagement, and budget.
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Applications Dates:
December 3, 2024 - January 28, 2025