Mini Grants: up to $2,000
The Maine Humanities Council Mini Grants program distributes funding to nonprofit organizations in Maine for humanities programs and projects that have broad public outreach.
Funds, Priorities, and Criteria
Up to $2,000 for humanities programs and projects undertaken by nonprofit organizations across Maine. Funding match or cost-share is required.
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.
Common Questions

Apply for a Mini Grant
Application Dates:
February 20, 2023 – March 19, 2023
June 25, 2023 – July 23, 2023
We encourage you to connect with us. If you have never applied for a Maine Humanities grant or aren’t familiar with the grant application process, we would love to work with you in order to make the process as easy as possible. Project activity must not begin until 8 weeks after the application close date.