The Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities is accepting letters of intent (LOIs) to support public humanities programming proposals that connect local audiences with humanities scholars.
Donor Name: Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities
State: Louisiana
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/30/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The purpose of the Program Mini Grants to support for small-scale projects with limited scope and costs that offer an access point for organizations seeking to expand into public humanities programming. Programs should engage local audiences with Louisiana scholars to explore the history, foodways, folkways, music, and culture that make Louisiana’s towns, parishes, and state so unique. LOIs from first-time applicants that are new to hosting public programs are particularly encouraged. All viable programs must include the participation of qualified humanities scholar(s). Programs must be free and open to the public.
Funding Information
Applicants may request up to $1,000 and demonstrate a 1:1 matching cost share in cash or in kind.
Eligible project formats include but are not limited to: lectures (or lecture series) that involve audience participation and discussion; scholar-led film viewing and discussion; author/artist talks and discussion; panel discussions. This grant can support program-related expenses like:
- Honoraria for scholars;
- Supplies and materials;
- Technical support for in-person or online events;
- Program-specific publicity
Eligibility Criteria
Humanities-based organizations operating within the 64 parishes of Louisiana are eligible to apply. Organizations must be nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status; public-facing organizations operating within accredited institutions of higher learning; state or local government agencies; or state or federally recognized Native American tribal governments in Louisiana. LEH aims to reach all areas of the state and support organizations of all sizes and communities of benefit.
For more information, visit LEH.
