Overview

Georgia Humanities supports the efforts of nonprofit organizations seeking to foster connections between people and ideas. Through a competitive process, we award grants to such cultural, civic, and educational entities as museums, libraries, universities, and historical societies for a range of projects, including walking tours, exhibitions, author talks, lecture series, and literary festivals. Proposed grant programs can also be virtual!

Guidelines and Eligibility

Georgia-based nonprofit organizations are encouraged to apply for grants of up to $2,500 to support humanities programs. Programs must involve at least one humanities scholar, bring the public together for discussion and exchange, and be designed for and open to public audience(s).

Grant Deadlines

Georgia Humanities offers two application cycles each year, one in the fall and one in the spring. Our spring grant cycle will open on March 3, 2025. Applicants are invited to submit their proposal draft by end of business on March 17 to receive detailed feedback. This step is optional. The final cycle deadline for the spring cycle is March 31.

Please note:

In accordance with federal policy, all organizations must provide a valid Unique Entity ID (UEI) to receive Georgia Humanities grant funding. 

A federal UEI is a 12-character alphanumeric code that identifies organizations doing business with or receiving funding from the federal government. As a recipient of funding through the National Endowment for the Humanities, Georgia Humanities must require our grant recipients to provide a UEI.

Federal UEIs can be obtained through SAM.gov. There is no fee to request a UEI.

For spring 2025 applicants: You do not need to have your UEI already to submit your application. If you are awarded a grant, you will need a UEI to receive funding. We strongly recommend making the UEI request part of your grant application prep. 

Grant Questions and Reporting

For general questions or concerns regarding program grants, including for questions about specific project reporting requirements, contact Jerald Crook. You may also schedule a 30-minute meeting with Jerald using this link.