This page is intended to provide assistance to the features of this website, the application and guidelines, and the Touring Program itself. If you need any additional assistance, please contact the Michigan Humanities Council staff at 517-372-7770 or email contact [at] mihumanities.org.

What do I need for proof of nonprofit status?
We're a public school, so we don't have any nonprofit documentation. What do we do?
What do you mean by "authorizing official"?
What is cost share?
If we are having two performers, can I combine them on one application or do?
Can I apply for more than one grant? For the same performer?
How do I play the video or audio clips?
Can I submit my grant application via email or fax?
Can I type onto the Adobe PDF grant application?
I don't have Microsoft Word. How can I download and use the application?
Can I apply for a grant after the application deadline period has expired?
When will I be notified of my application?

Q: What do I need for proof of nonprofit status?
A: For proof of nonprofit status you may provide one of the following -- Articles of Incorporation, IRS determination letters, Bylaw, Constitutions, Tax exempt certificate -- which demonstrate that your organization is either an unincorporated association, a nonprofit or not-for-profit corporation, a resident tax exempt 501(c)(3/4) organization, or a tax exempt organization which is a segment of a larger tax exempt organization.

Q: We're a public school, so we don't have any nonprofit documentation. What do we do?
A: Include with your grant application a copy of your school district's tax exempt
certificate or a letter on school letterhead from the business office that states you are a public school.

Q: What do you mean by "authorizing official"?
A: The authorizing official must be the person within the organization who is authorized to sign official documents and checks or make application revisions for your organization.

Q: What is cost share?
A: Cost-share is the total dollar value of both the cash and in-kind contributions of the sponsoring organization for the grant project.

Q: If we are having two performers, can I combine them on one application or do?
A: You must complete an application for each performer with whom you
have signed a contract to perform.

Q: Can I apply for more than one grant? For the same performer?
A: You may submit multiple grant applications each grant period. Request for a grant may not exceed $3,000 per application, and an organization may not reqest more than $6,000 in a fiscal year (i.e. October 1 to September 30). An organization may not request grant funds for the same performer or presenter to perform in both granting periods within the fiscal year (October 1 to September 30).

Q: How do I play the video or audio clips?
A: For most clips, Real Player is required to be installed on your computer for the clips to work. You can download it for free at www.real.com. Follow the instructions and register, and install on your computer. Afterwards, you should be able to play any clip from this website. Similarly, for those clips using Quick Time or Windows Media Player, you would need download those players to your hard drive and install them.

Q: Can I submit my grant application via email or fax?
A: No, because all applications are required to be signed, they must be sent by mail to the Michigan Humanities Council, 119 Pere Marquette, Suite 3B, Lansing, MI 48912.

Q: Can I type onto the Adobe PDF grant application?
A: At this time, the Adobe PDF grant application can only be downloaded and printed out as-is. An interactive application, in which applications can type and save the application in PDF format, will be available at a later date. We recommend you download the MS Word version.

Q: I don't have Microsoft Word. How can I download and use the application?
A: It is recommended that applicants obtain MS Word or find a computer with the MS Word to download and use the application. Local libraries, K-12 schools, municipalities, and many community colleges make their computers available for use by the general public.

Q: Can I apply for a grant after the application deadline period has expired?
A: No, grant applications will only be reviwed within the application period of

• August 25 to September 10 for programs scheduled October 1 through March 31.
• February 25 to March 10 for programs scheduled from April 1 through September 30.

Applications received outside of these two periods will not be considered. Also, please note that applications will not be accepted prior to each grant period.

Q: When will I be notified of my application?
A: Applicants will be notified of the status of their application on October 15 for applications scheduled October 1 through March 31; and, on April 15 for programs scheduled from April 1 through September 30.