Vermont Humanities’ traditional Project Grants support nonprofit organizations offering Vermont audiences an opportunity to engage with the humanities in their communities. This grant funds community projects and curriculum development. Awards range from $1,000 to $5,000.
Fundable projects include:
- Community programming that invites participation in humanities discourse
- Curriculum development with plans to share the work to increase access to the humanities
- Humanities experiences designed to support a specific affinity group or to encourage interaction among more than one affinity groups
Both new and existing projects are eligible to apply.
Please note: the frequency and deadlines for our Project Grants have changed. See below for more information.
How to Apply
Project grant applications are reviewed three times per year. Deadlines and notification dates are:
- Deadlines:
- February 15
- June 15
- October 15
- Decision Notifications:
- By April 1
- By August 1
- By December 1
We encourage you to contact us ahead of applying, especially for new projects. This will allow us to offer guidance prior to completing an application. Contact us through our online Grant Inquiry form, by emailing rfranzoni@vermonthumanities.org, or calling (802) 262-1355.
To apply for a Project grant, complete our online application form. We welcome you to view the questions on the application ahead of time.