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 2026 grants ranging from $1,000 to $2,500 to support public humanities programs. Funded projects must involve at least one qualified humanities scholar, be designed for and open to public audiences, and foster meaningful discussion, reflection, and exchange within communities. Programs should demonstrate clear humanities content and public engagement as central components of the project.

Grant Deadlines

The Fall 2026 Grant Application will open on September 2, 2026 and will close on October 9, 2026.

We highly recommend getting your Grant Application in early!

Condensed Timeline:
Because of the fixed end date of December 31^st, 2026, applicants should prepare for a shorter period of performance than in previous cycles that typically offered a year-long period of performance.

America250 Special Initiative

As part of its regular grantmaking cycle, Georgia Humanities is pleased to offer a special themed option for proposals supported by the America250 Commission and other federal funding.

This America250 initiative invites proposals for programs and events that commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary by exploring the ideals that inspired the Revolution, the aspirations it unleashed, the contradictions it exposed, the struggles it ignited, the legacies it left behind, and the questions it continues to raise for us today.

Applicants to the Georgia Humanities grants program are not required to address this theme; however, those who do will be considered as part of this special America250 subset.

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.

Grant Questions

Please be sure to check out FAQ for answers to commonly asked questions. For other general questions or concerns regarding program grants, including questions about specific project reporting requirements, please contact Brooke Wheelock at bwheelock@georgiahumanities.org.