Community Grant

Community Grant Program

Funder: Guam Humanities Council (Humanities Guåhan)

Geographic Scope: Guåhan (Guam), US

Status: The 2024 Community Grant Cycle is closed. FY2025 cycle pending announcement.

Overview: The Community Grant Program provides funding opportunities for non-profits, higher education institutions, and local government entities in Guåhan to receive funding for humanities programs that engage and empower the public. Through partnership with the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), up to $15,000 in matching funds are offered for eligible humanities programs.

Eligible Humanities Programming

Programs may include but are not limited to:

Lectures, seminars, and conferences

Workshops

Film or book discussion series

Panel discussions

Interpretive exhibits

Permanent and travelling fairs and festivals

Tours

Media productions (publications, radio, television programming, film, video)

Innovative program formats encouraging discussions among diverse audiences

Humanities Disciplines Supported

History, modern and classical languages, literature, law, philosophy, comparative religion, ethics, and the history, criticism, and theory of the arts. Interdisciplinary areas including:

Pacific studies

CHamoru studies

Micronesian studies

Asian studies

American studies

Women and gender studies

Ethnic studies

Folklore and folklife

Projects offering perspectives on current political, social, or economic issues

Eligibility Requirements

Eligible Applicants:

Guåhan non-profit organizations

Higher education institutions

Local government entities

NOT Eligible:

Individuals

Ad hoc groups

For-profit organizations

Federal Requirements:

Applicants must obtain a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) from the System for Award Management (SAM) by the application deadline. This replaced the DUNS number as of April 4, 2022.

Contact Information

Grant Manager: Leslie Reynolds

Phone: (671) 472-4462

Email: grants@humanitiesguahan.org

Organization Address: Humanities Guåhan, 1082 Pale San Vitores Road, Suite 348, Tamuning, GU 96913

Main Phone: (671) 472-4461

Main Email: info@humanitiesguahan.org

Application Process

Application Platform: JotForm

Important Notes:

The application process changed since the last cycle; review updated Community Grant Guidelines before applying

It is recommended to prepare answers in a separate document (e.g., Microsoft Word) to ensure you have a copy before submitting on JotForm

If using the "save and continue later" feature, you must create a JotForm account

Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted

You can preview the application on JotForm

Required Application Materials

1. Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) or Application for UEI
2. Project Summary (on Application Form)
3. Budget & Budget Narrative (on Application Form)
4. Form for Humanities Expert (forms available on website)
5. Letters of Commitment and Support (Optional)

Application Steps

1. Obtain or apply for UEI from SAM if you don't already have one
2. Review the updated Community Grant Guidelines
3. Prepare your application responses in a separate document
4. Access the JotForm application
5. Complete all required fields including Project Summary, Budget, and Budget Narrative
6. Include the Humanities Expert form
7. Optionally include Letters of Commitment and Support
8. Submit before the deadline (do not submit late or incomplete applications)