Humanities for All Grants

_NOTE: Organizations are strongly encouraged, but not required, to submit a draft. This deadline is reflected by the pre proposal deadlines listed above._

Humanities For All Mini Grant

Humanities For All grants support projects that draw on history, literature, and culture to engage the public with stories that spark conversations.

Goals:

• Share stories that explore the human experience
• Engage people in public discussions
• Generate insights that cultivate a thriving democracy
• Create projects that are grounded by current scholarship and lived experiences

Types of Projects We Support

Humanities projects should draw on our diverse history, literature, and cultures to explore a defined topic.

Formats include, but are not limited to, interpretive exhibitions, community conversations, town halls, panel discussions, presentations, book discussions, short films, full-length films, or podcasts. Creativity and innovation are encouraged.

The humanities must be central to the proposal.

Humanities include the following disciplines:

• history
• literature
• ethnic studies
• languages, linguistics
• law
• folklore
• gender studies
• religious studies
• philosophy
• art history
• archeology
• cultural anthropology
• ethics
• Social sciences, such as political science and sociology, are also considered humanities.

\* A note regarding the arts: Humanities Kansas does not support arts projects, defined as creation and display of visual art, creative writing workshops, or performance (drama, dance, music, etc.). However, as noted above, projects that focus on the analysis and contextualization of art, such as a panel discussion moderated by an art historian, are eligible. The difference between humanities and art can be a fine line. If your project includes arts components, contact HK staff for guidance. The Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission is also a resource for arts grant funding.

What types of projects do we support?

Humanities programs can take many forms. Formats include but are not limited to new interpretive exhibits, community conversations, panel discussions, presentations, book discussions, short documentary films, or podcasts.

Projects can be planned for in-person events, online platforms, or some other creative format. Engagement with the general public, which primarily refers to an adult, out-of-school audience, is key.

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

• What Do I Need to Apply?
  • In-state nonprofit organizations are eligible, including colleges and universities
  • 501(c)(3) status is not required
  • A Unique Entity ID (SAM) from SAM.gov for sub-awardees is required. This 12-digit alphanumeric ID is used to track federal funding. (You do not need a full SAM.gov registration for HK grants. Only the UEID number is required.)
• Examples of items grant funds CAN be used for:
  • Salaries for temporary staff specifically hired to carry out the project
  • Salaries for part-time staff with significant roles in the project
  • Honoraria for scholars
  • In-state travel reimbursement for staff and scholars including mileage, meals, and lodging
  • Non-durable supplies and some equipment. (Funds cannot be used exclusively for
  • equipment purchases; however, a small portion of the grant request—less than 25—can be for equipment if it will enhance the overall goal of providing public humanities programming.)
  • Tools to support online programming, such as a Zoom license for virtual public events.
  • Rental of facilities or equipment such as projectors and audio systems
  • Some publicity and promotions (cannot exceed 25% of the request)
  • Funds in addition to the grant project can be requested to assist with increasing access to the project, including support for a sign language interpreter, Spanish language interpreter, audio tours for digital and in-person exhibits, rental of handicap accessible ramps, etc. (Accessibility funds are only available to enhance the humanities content as proposed in the project application. HK cannot fund projects that retroactively make existing humanities content accessible.)
• Projects must engage the general public, which primarily refers to an adult, out-of-school audience.

Ineligibility

• Organizations with an open HK grant from a previous cycle are ineligible until the earlier grant is finalized and closed.
• Grant funds CANNOT be used for:
  • Salaries for full-time staff employed by the sponsor organization
  • Publishing a book or catalog
  • Performance pieces such as plays, musical performances, storytelling, or re-enactors
  • Purchase of major equipment, website hosting, or insurance
  • Purchase, restoration, or construction of a building
  • Salaries for students for a class, school project, internship, or work study. Students may be involved as volunteers and their time counted toward cost share.
  • Courses for academic credit or school projects.
  • Academic conferences or programs directed to a single profession
  • Creation or purchase of a mural, memorial, monument, or plaque
  • Individual research, scholarships, or fellowships
  • Fundraisers, advocacy, or lobbying
  • Projects that discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, physical abilities, sexual orientation or identity
  • Food, beverages, entertainment, and promotional giveaways such as shirts or mugs
  • Introductory videos or films for museums and other institutions
• Organizations receiving Humanities Kansas funding may not use the funds to:
  • Promote a particular political, religious, or ideological point of view;
  • Advocate for a particular program of social or political action; or
  • Support specific public policies or legislation.