Illinois Humanities Activate History Microgrants is designed to support individuals and small organizations that invite the public to experience collections of local and regional history.
Donor Name: Illinois Humanities
State: Illinois
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/01/2024
Size of the Grant: Less than $1000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
From archives and texts to stories and photography, they support stewards of history so that they can teach and enlighten their communities and impart the value of archives. This program is designed to be accessible with a quick turnaround; grants are offered twice a year, and applications reopen immediately after the close of each cycle.
General Guidelines
- The event or activity must happen within six months of the application deadline.
- Programs can be held virtually, in person, or in a hybrid format.
- Funds should support interpretation, dialogue, and attracting attention to local collections, texts, and stories of regional significance.
- Funds can be used for research and digitization provided they are part of an engagement strategy.
Funding Information
- Grants awards are $750.
- Optional Accessibility Fund: An additional stipend of up to $250 for services such as American Sign Language interpretation or captioning to help make events more accessible to everyone.
- Optional Media Fund: An additional stipend of up to $100 for services such as documentation, photography, videography, etc.
Eligibility Criteria
- Any individual, nonprofit organization, or public institution (e.g., school, government institution, library, museum, or church) can apply.
- The applicant, the history you are engaging with, or the audience engaged should be focused in Illinois.
- Priority is given to organizations with annual budgets of less than $400,000.
For more information, visit Illinois Humanities.
