How much funding does Arts & Humanities Grants provide?

Arts & Humanities Grants provides $655 - $2,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Arts & Humanities Grants?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

How often is Arts & Humanities Grants offered?

Arts & Humanities Grants runs on a twice a year cycle.

Arts & Humanities Grants

Maine Humanities Council

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Funding Amount

$655 - $2,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Twice a year
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Overview

Geographic Scope: Maine

The Arts & Humanities Grants program supports arts and humanities projects across Maine. Based on award history from 2022-2024, grants typically range from $655 to $2,000.

Award Examples (2022-2024):

Summer 2024: Over $6,500 supporting 7 projects
Fall 2023: $5,000 supporting 5 projects
Summer 2023: Over $6,000 supporting 7 projects
Fall 2022: Over $4,000 supporting 5 projects

Focus Areas: Projects have included:

Community arts initiatives and participatory arts
Music and performance projects
Photography and visual arts exhibitions
Cultural and heritage programming
Community conversation events
Art making and storytelling initiatives
Historical and cultural exhibits
Educational art workshops

Example Projects Funded:

Art exhibits and gallery installations
Community arts workshops
Poetry and writing programs
Cultural heritage performances
Interactive art installations
Accessibility planning for exhibitions

Eligible Applicants: Nonprofits, cultural organizations, museums, schools, community groups, and artists across Maine

Contact:

Phone: (207) 773-5051
Email: info@mainehumanities.org
Address: 674 Brighton Avenue, Portland, ME 04102

What Maine Humanities Council actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 17
Total given: $130K
Median grant: $7,500
Range: $6,500–$10K

By dollars: Maine 100%. Top recipient cities: Portland, ME; Lewiston, ME; Bangor, ME.
100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
62% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Maine Wabanaki Reach · Indian Island, ME

Support operations

$10K
Indigo Arts Alliance · Portland, ME

Support operations

$9,500
Maine Inside Out · Lewiston, ME

Support operations

$8,000
Abbe Museum · Bar Harbor, ME

Support operations

$7,500
Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center · Portland, ME

Support operations

$7,500