Oral History Grants

Funding for the Collection and Transcription of Oral Histories

Oral History Grants ($3,000) are awarded for the collection and transcription of oral histories in Utah. Transcripts and recordings are deposited at the Utah State Historical Society Library and other deposition sites (such as local libraries), and the content of the collected oral histories is made available to the general public through a live public program. Oral History Grants are not made to individuals or for-profit entities. Grants are intended to fund one-time projects that are innovative, focused, well-defined, and of benefit and interest to the local community.

Funding is made possible through the Utah Division of State History and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Funding Amounts

Oral History Grants are reviewed by UH and UDSH staff on a quarterly basis with the following application deadlines:

• March 1 (mandatory draft) / April 1 (final)
        for projects starting on or after May 1
  
  
• June 1 (mandatory draft) / July 1 (final)
        for projects starting on or after August 1
  
  
• September 1 (mandatory draft) / October 1 (final)
        for projects starting on or after November 1
  
  
• December 1 (mandatory draft) / January 1 (final)
        for projects starting on or after February 1

How to Apply

Guidelines for Oral History Grants
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Grant Administration Forms for Funded Grant Projects

Grant Agreement
Project Director Instructions
Fiscal Agent Instructions
Project Director’s Final Report Form
Congressional Letters Requirement
Cash Request Form
Audience Evaluation Form Sample
How to Conduct an Oral History Booklet
Recording Your Story Booklet (Museums Australia Victoria)
Interview Agreement
Product Check Template
Publicity Packet
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For questions about the content of your oral history grant, potential oral history scholars, or professional how-to’s, please contact Jed Rogers at the Utah Division of State History at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

If you have questions about the logistics of the application process after reading through all of the guidelines and instructions, please contact Caitlin McDonald by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  

Planning Grants

Application Process for Smaller Organizations

Planning Grants ($500) are awarded for smaller organizations making efforts to provide larger humanities programming, but need help with capacity building and clarity in grant writing. These funds are only available for organizations who have not previously received funding from Utah Humanities. These grants can be used for grant writing courses, conferences, or hiring consultants to assist with future grant applications. Up to four can be awarded each year, with the expectation that awardees will return to apply for a Competitive Grant the following year.

Priority will be given to organizations providing programming in rural areas.

Deadlines

Planning grants can be awarded on a rolling basis, but all activities and reports must be completed before October 31^st. Organizations who do not submit final reports for a planning grant will not be eligible for future funding from UH until submitted.

How to Apply

Submit a Letter of Intent by email to Caitlin McDonald at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Letter of Intent Guidelines

Quick Grants

Application Process for Smaller Public Humanities Projects

Quick Grants (up to $2,000) are awarded for local public humanities projects where participants are invited to discuss or otherwise engage with humanities topics and themes. Applications are reviewed and awarded by UH staff on a rolling basis, with the expectation that applications are received at least 8 weeks in advance of the planned activity.

Funds for Quick Grants are made possible through the National Endowment for the Humanities and the State of Utah.

Funding Amounts

Quick Grants are awarded up to $2,000.*

*As of November 1, 2019. Because our total funds to award have not increased, we will not award any previously funded programs at a higher amount unless these organizations clearly articulate efforts at expansion or are offering additional programming/events in rural areas.

Deadlines

Quick Grants are reviewed by UH staff on a rolling basis, and draft applications must be received at least 8 weeks before the program begins. Applications received less than 8 weeks before the project begins will not be considered.

How to Apply

Guidelines for Quick Grants
Apply Now

Grant Administration Forms for Funded Grant Projects

Project Director Instructions
Quick Grant Final Report Form
Congressional Letters Requirement and Directory
Cash Request Form
Audience Evaluation Form Sample
Publicity Packet
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If you have questions after reading through all of the guidelines and instructions, please contact Caitlin McDonald by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..