Georgia Humanities Council Grant Program

The Georgia Humanities Council Grant Program provides financial support for cultural and humanities-based educational programs that strengthen local communities by providing opportunities for learning and discussion among all participants. Grants are awarded to such nonprofit organizations as museums, libraries, historical societies, community groups, educational institutions and government agencies.

All projects funded by the GHC must have a humanities focus. The humanities are those branches of knowledge, including philosophy, literature, history, language, folklife, philosophy, comparative religion, ethics, art criticism and theory all concerned with human thought and culture; the liberal arts. Projects must also involve a humanities scholar and be open to the public.

Program Support Grants

For 2010, the GHC grant program offers program support grants. These grants are most appropriate for single or short-term public programs. Examples include speakers, traveling exhibits, book or film discussions, or interpretive programs at historic sites.

Maximum Available: $3,000

Deadlines: September 1, 2010

Funding decisions require 60 days, so programs can not begin sooner than 90 days after the date on which the application is submitted.

GHC staff will review drafts, provided that they are submitted by August 10, 2010. Send to: awilliams@georgiahumanities.org

Activities Not Eligible for Georgia Humanities Council Grants

Permanent equipment such as computers or video equipment
Operating costs (staff salaries, rent, electricity, etc.)
Book publishing
Food, drinks or alcoholic beverages for audiences
Visual or performing arts programs that focus on artistic technique rather than the history and culture that underlay the art form
Film, television or radio projects
Courses for academic credit
Repairs or enhancements to your building
Programs that limit the audience to a specific group
Programs of social or political advocacy
Contests

For more information about these grants and how to apply, please download the 2010 GHC Grant Program Guidelines and application form.

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