Funding Amount

$655 - $2,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Arts & Humanities Grants

Funder: Maine Humanities Council

Geographic Scope: Maine

Overview: 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
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

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