The Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities (LEH) is currently accepting Letters of Intent (LOIs) for the Program Mini Grants.
Donor Name: Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities
State: Louisiana
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/31/2025
Size of the Grant: Less than $1000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Program Mini Grants will provide 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.
Award Amounts and Allowable Expenses
Applicants may request up to $1,000 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, including travel and per diem expenses;
- Supplies and materials;
- Technical support for in-person or online events;
- Publicity
Funding Guidelines
- Humanities Scholars Involvement
- Humanities Focus
- Balanced Viewpoints
- Public Audiences
Eligibility Criteria
Humanities-based organizations operating within the sixty-four 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 and local government agencies; or state or federally recognized Native American tribal governments in Louisiana. Organizations reaching underserved populations are particularly encouraged to apply.
Applicants will need to include the following required components:
- Applicants must submit their federal tax identification/EIN number.
- Applicants must submit their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). For further information on this component.
- Nonprofits must submit copies of their IRS determination letter. Public agencies of the state must submit their Form R-1056. All other organizations must submit equivalent documentation confirming their tax status.
For more information, visit LEH.
