Humanities Grants emphasize collaboration among cultural, educational, and community-based organizations and institutions in order to serve Michigan’s people with public humanities programming. These grants play a vital role in defining our culture, our state, our community, and ourselves. They are intended to connect us to Michigan’s rich cultural heritage and historical resources through initiatives that help the people of our state reason together and learn from one another.

2025 Humanities Grants

Due to the delay in congressional approval of a 2025 federal budget, we are making an adjustment to our funding opportunity process. No grant guidelines or applications will be released until after the federal budget has been approved. After the federal budget has been approved, guidelines and applications will be released within 30 days.

If you have any questions or concerns about this change, please feel free to contact Jennifer Rupp, President and CEO.

Thank you for all that you do for public humanities in Michigan.

Maximum Humanities Grant Request: $20,000

Funding is based on available resources. Awards may be less than the total amount requested.

Submit a Draft Proposal

Draft proposals are an optional tool for organizations seeking a grant to help hone final applications and to ensure projects comply with Humanities Grant guidelines. Draft proposals will be reviewed by the Director of Grants, and feedback will be provided in a timely manner. Click here to submit a draft proposal.