Competitive Grants provide financial support for projects designed to increase public understanding and appreciation of the humanities, and are awarded on a competitive basis. Each application is judged according to its individual merit, humanities content, scholar involvement, and the public program(s). A public program tailored for and delivered to a general public audience is required. The public should be invited to discuss or otherwise engage with the humanities topics and themes raised as part of the project.
Eligibility and Guidelines
- Basic Guidelines (pdf)
Funding Amount
- up to $5,000
General Competitive Grants May Not Be Used For:
- multi-year projects
- projects completed prior to application submittal
- professional conventions or invitational meetings
- political action or advocacy
- receptions, food, or entertainment
- indirect costs/overhead
- building construction, maintenance, renovation, or preservation
- property, building, or equipment purchase
- international travel
- regular school activities or student projects
- scholarships or tuition for college or training courses
- deficits
- major acquisitions
- fund-raising events/products
- endowments
- creative or performing arts
How to Apply
Deadline
Program Start Date: Proposed project/activities must begin on or after May 1
Required Draft Application Deadlines
Final Application Deadlines
Notification Dates
Reviewed By
February 1
March 1
May 1
UHC Board of Directors
Award Recipients
- View Past Award Projects/Recipients (pdf)
Funded Grants: Grant Award Package
When a grant is awarded, UHC will email the Project Director their award letter, council logo, and sign along with the following attachments:
- Grant Agreement (pdf)
- Project Director Instructions (pdf)
- Fiscal Agent Instructions (pdf)
- Project Director’s Final Report (pdf)
- Cash Request (pdf)
- Audience Evaluation Sample (pdf) (word)
- Final Report FY12 (pdf)
Questions?
- Contact Maria Torres at 801-359-9670 x105