Maine Humanities Council is excited to support Major Grants and projects with rich, well-developed humanities content, strong participation from a scholar or topic expert, and robust support from partners in the community.
Donor Name: Maine Humanities Council
State: Maine
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/27/2026
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Major Grants distribute funding to humanities programs and projects undertaken by non-profit organizations and communities all across Maine. Organizations serving and/or led by members of communities traditionally under-resourced in the humanities are encouraged to apply.
Funds
- Grants are for humanities programs and projects undertaken by non-profit organizations across Maine. Individuals with humanities projects may apply with a fiscal sponsor.
- Funding match or cost-share is required.
- Funds cannot be used to cover general operating expenses.
- Funds cannot be used for projects that promote a particular political, religious, or ideological point of view or discriminate against persons or groups.
Priorities
- Intended to support rich humanities programs with broad public outreach that support and involve their communities in Maine.
- Organizations serving and/or led by members of communities traditionally underresourced in the humanities are encouraged to apply. These groups include people of color, people who identify as LGBTQ+, people who live in rural areas, people with disabilities, Veterans, people who identify as immigrants or refugees, and whose first (or only) language is not English.
- Maine Humanities Council aims to maximize the impact of available funding.
Project Criteria
MHC is looking for projects that:
- Engage Maine audiences through and with the humanities.
- Have guidance from someone with deep expertise in the project’s subject.
- Involve the community in every step of the project’s process.
The strongest proposals:
- Clearly state what form the project will take (panel discussion, exhibition, etc.)
- Demonstrate clear opportunities for the audience to engage with the humanities and with each other.
- Provide a detailed timeline that lists the steps of the project, including everything from planning to implementation.
- Present a well-thought-out budget that details how MHC funding will be used, includes the projects total costs, accounts for the required cash and/or in-kind match, and explains how all figures were reached.
Funding Information
Grants from $1,001 to $7,500.
Eligibility Criteria
- Organizations with 501c3 status, government organizations (such as a federally recognized Indian Tribal governments or organizations or state/local/city governments), churches, or education organizations (such as schools or school districts, or public or private institutions of higher education) are eligible to apply without fiscal sponsorship.
- If your organization is NOT a 501c3, or equivalent (listed above) you will need a FISCAL SPONSOR for your project. The National Council of Nonprofits has a helpful resource sheet on fiscal sponsorship.
- If your organization has received a MHC project grant (Major, Mini, or Arts & Humanities Grants), you are not eligible to apply again either in the same or the following calendar year. For example, an organization awarded a grant (at any point) in 2025 would not be eligible to apply for ANY MHC grants until January 2027.
For more information, visit MHC.
