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 audiences. Click here to review our complete guidelines.

Grant Deadlines

Our fall grant cycle opens September 2, 2025. Applicants can submit drafts for optional review and feedback by September 17, 2025. The final grant deadline is October 6, 2025. 

America250 Grant Opportunity

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 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.

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 program grants, including for questions about specific project reporting requirements, contact Mary Wearn.