The Maine Humanities Council Major Grant program distributes funding to non-profit organizations in Maine for larger humanities programs and projects – things like exhibits, films, conferences, initiatives – that have broad public outreach.

They are excited to support programs and projects with rich, well-developed humanities content, strong participation from a scholar or topic expert, and robust support from partners in the community.

Priorities

• Intended to support non-profit organizations to provide rich humanities programs with broad public outreach that support and involve their communities.
• Organizations serving and/or led by members of communities traditionally under resourced 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, people who identify as immigrants or refugees, and people whose first (or only) language is not English. (Please note that this is not an exhaustive list.)
• It is the aim of the Maine Humanities Council to maximize the impact of available funding.

Funding Information

• Grants from $1,001 to $7,500 for humanities programs and projects undertaken by non-profit organizations across Maine.
• Funding match or cost-share is required.
• Funds cannot be used to cover general operating expenses.
• Funds cannot be used for advocacy

Eligibility Criteria

• 501(c)(3) organizations registered in Maine.
• Maine tribal organizations.
• Maine public libraries.
• Government agencies; universities, colleges, academic departments; public, private, or parochial schools; churches.
• Not eligible: individuals; for-profit organizations; political or advocacy organizations; entities with significant public funding.

For more information, visit Maine Humanities Council.