Culture Preservation Grants support projects that preserve and create access to historical or cultural resources that document stories of life in Kansas.
Donor Name: Humanities Kansas
State: Kansas
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/23/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Goals
- Preserve stories that document the human experience
- Increase public access to our shared cultural heritage
- Enhance organizational capacity through the use of a Project Consultant.
Types of Projects
Oral histories, digitization efforts, transcription, collections care, language preservation, hands-on training, and other creative preservation projects are eligible. Using the knowledge of a Project Consultant and implementing best practices are the keys to a successful application. This program is a partnership between Humanities Kansas and the Kansas Historical Society.
To be competitive for funding, proposals should clearly define the scope of work, explain the process, and articulate why the material is important. The best proposals focus on a single story or collection of material.
Funding Information
Grants are competitive with a maximum award amount of $3,500.
Uses of Funds
Additional funds can be requested to assist with increasing access to the project, including support for a sign language interpreter, Spanish language interpreter, audio tours for digital and in-person exhibits, rental of handicap accessible ramps, etc. See the budget section of the guidelines for more details.
Eligibility Criteria
- In-state nonprofit organizations are eligible, except colleges and universities.
- 501(c)(3) status is not required.
For more information, visit Humanities Kansas.
