The America250 grant opportunity 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.

We encourage proposals that:

• Reflect on the founding ideals of liberty, equality, self-government, and rights—and the challenges and opportunities surrounding them.
• Explore how different communities, past and present, have claimed, contested, or reimagined these ideals.
• Highlight Georgia voices and experiences within the broader story of the Revolution, illuminating their relevance for current discussions about identity, democracy, and community.
• Draw connections between the questions of 1776 and the challenges of democracy today—including issues of civic participation and the responsibilities of citizenship.
• Engage broad and diverse audiences through creative formats—whether scholarly, artistic, performative, or digital—that invite dialogue across past and present.

Projects may take many forms, including but not limited to:

• Public forums or lecture series that connect Revolutionary-era debates about liberty, rights, and self-government to contemporary conversations about democracy, citizenship, and justice.
• Exhibitions, performances, or festivals that interpret the legacies of the Revolution through artistic, cultural, or creative expression.
• Oral history or storytelling projects that bring forward community voices—past and present—that speak to the unfinished work of freedom and equality.
• Documentaries, podcasts, or digital humanities initiatives that juxtapose the founding era with modern struggles for inclusion, representation, and civic responsibility.
• Place-based programs such as walking tours, site activations, or interpretive installations that link Georgia’s Revolutionary past to urgent questions of civic life today.

 Through this America250 grants initiative, Georgia Humanities seeks to:

• Mark the nation’s 250th anniversary with programs of depth, reach, and resonance across Georgia.
• Support projects that honor history while also inviting reflection and dialogue.
• Spark statewide participation in America250 through the humanities, ensuring that many voices and perspectives are represented.

Guidelines and Eligibility

Georgia-based nonprofit organizations are encouraged to apply for grants of up to $2,500 to support America250 programs in their communities. All standard Georgia Humanities grant program requirements still apply: programs must involve at least one humanities scholar, bring the public together for discussion and exchange, and be designed for and open to public audiences.

Grant Deadlines

Our fall grant cycle closed on October 6, 2025. Awards will be announced in November.

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 fall 2025 applicants: You do not need to already have a UEI to submit your application. But 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 America250 program grants, please contact Mary Wearn.