In light of recent events involving deep cuts to the NEH and the termination of general operating support grants to all state humanities councils, Humanities Montana is currently unable to offer programs and grants.

Community Project Grants

For Requests Between $2,000-$10,000

Grant Type
Community Project

Maximum Award
$2,000-$10,000

Required Match
1:1

Application Deadline
Dec 1, Apr 1, Aug 1

Humanities Montana’s Community Project Grants are awarded to nonprofit organizations and public institutions across Montana to support public humanities programs that engage Montanans in meaningful discussion about the human condition, strengthen cooperative relationships among communities and cultural organizations (museums, libraries, schools, tribal organizations, etc.) and enrich civic discourse among the state’s diverse cultures and across its geographical distances.  

These grants are designed to support a vast array of bold and innovative projects that are meaningful to local communities and inspire timely community conversations, from film screenings and panel discussions to cultural festivals and youth literacy programs — and much more.

Community Project Grants Support:

Festivals
Literary Programs
Lectures & Discussions
Podcasts & Radio Shows
New Ideas

As the funding landscape for federal agencies continues to evolve, Humanities Montana is following guidance as released by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). For information regarding recent Executive Orders and their impact on the NEH, visit the NEH website.

Eligibility

Nonprofit organizations, accredited institutions of higher education, state or local government or one of their agencies (schools, libraries, museums, etc.), federally recognized Native American Tribal governments, and tribal organizations. A Unique Entity ID (UEI) and Federal Tax ID (EIN) are required to apply. To learn more, take our online eligibility survey.

Application Deadlines:

Winter

Consultation Deadline:
Nov 15

Application Submission Deadline:
Dec 1

Project Start Date:
Mar 1

Award Notification:
Mar

Spring

Consultation Deadline:
Mar 15

Application Submission Deadline:
Apr 1

Project Start Date:
June 1

Award Notification:
June

Fall

Consultation Deadline:
July 15

Application Submission Deadline:
Aug 1

Project Start Date:
Oct 1

Award Notification:
Oct

On-Demand Informational Webinar

Organizations interested in applying for a Community Project Grant this year can learn more by viewing our most recent informational webinar. Application deadlines are April 1, August 1, and December 1.

How to Apply

Step 1

Read the Grant Guidelines

Interested applicants must first download and review the Community Project Grant Guidelines.

Step 2

Consult with the Humanities Montana Grants Office

Schedule a 30-minute grant consultation with Humanities Montana staff.

Step 3

Submit an Application Online

Questions?

Megan J. Hill Sundy
Grants and Evaluation Director
Megan.sundy@humanitiesmontana.org
(406) 243-6067