Florida Humanities Community Project Grants

Geographic Scope: Florida statewide

Overview:
Florida Humanities awards competitive grants to nonprofit organizations and public institutions whose projects strengthen vibrant communities and cultures, promote civic engagement, spark thoughtful community dialogue, and reflect on the human experience across Florida. Grants support humanities-rich projects that are bold, innovative, and potentially transformative to local communities.

Funding Information

• Award Amount: Up to $5,000 per project
• Total Funding Available: Over $75,000 available in funding (as of 2020)

Types of Projects Supported

• Interpretive exhibitions
• Outdoor heritage signage
• Community conversations
• Panel discussions following performance or film screening
• Oral history projects
• Virtual or in-person humanities programming
• Recorded podcasts

Project Requirements

• Must involve humanities scholar(s)
• Should attract diverse audiences
• Bring the public together for discussion and exchange
• Must be free and open to the public OR not cost-prohibitive

Eligibility

• Eligible Applicants: Nonprofit organizations, local municipalities, cultural entities, civic entities, educational entities
• Requirements:
  • Must have a DUNS number
  • Must have a Federal-ID number
  • Upon award, organization must be registered or obtain registration on SAM.gov
  • Organizations with an open Florida Humanities grant from a previous cycle are ineligible

Focus Areas

• Preservation of Florida's diverse history and heritage
• Civic engagement and community dialogue
• Community reflection on the future of Florida
• Humanities-centered public programming

Contact Information

• Grants Director: Lindsey Morrison, lmorrison@flahum.org
• Website: Florida Humanities
• Resources: GrantEd educational resources and webinars available for applicants

Deadline Schedule (2021)

• April 14 @ 12:00 pm
• July 21 @ 12:00 pm
• October 12 @ 12:00 pm
• Additional deadlines in other years: July 22, September 9, October 14

Application Process

1. Review Guidelines: Consult Community Project Grant Application Guidelines
2. Verify Registration: Ensure organization has DUNS number, Federal-ID number, and SAM.gov registration (if awarded)
3. Prepare Application: Complete competitive grant application
4. Submit Application: Submit by posted deadline via Florida Humanities portal
5. Grant Scoring: Applications reviewed and scored competitively
6. Notification: Award or rejection notification provided

Required Materials

• DUNS number
• Federal-ID number
• SAM.gov registration (for funded organizations)
• Grant application form
• Project description and budget
• Information on humanities scholar(s) involved
• Audience engagement plan

Application Support

• GrantEd Resources: Educational resources and webinars available to help applicants develop successful proposals
• Grantee Resources: One-stop-shop of forms and resources for awarded grantees to complete required tasks
• Technical Assistance: Free help with SAM.gov registration available

Key Resources

• Community Project Grant Application Guidelines (available on Florida Humanities website)
• Quick Start Guide for SAM.gov registration
• GrantEd educational webinars and resources