Idaho Humanities Council: Humanities for All Grants

Idaho Humanities Council: Humanities for All Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Idaho Humanities Council
Amount: Up to US $1,000
Last Updated: March 16, 2026

Summary

The Idaho Humanities Council offers Humanities for All Grants to enhance access to cultural programs for Idahoans. With awards up to $1,000, these grants aim to remove barriers such as language and geography, facilitating public engagement with Idaho's rich cultural heritage. Projects can include translation services, archival support, and interpretation. Applications are accepted monthly, with decisions typically made within two weeks. This initiative primarily targets out-of-school adults, promoting inclusivity and preservation of Idaho's history.

Overview

NOTE: Applications are due on the 1st of the month, with a decision typically within two weeks. Projects can last up to 12 months. About IHC’s Humanities for All Grants are focused on making programs or collections more accessible to Idahoans. With an award size of up to $1,000, Humanities for All Grants are due monthly and have a 2-week waiting period for a decision. Humanities While the humanities and the arts share much in common, they are viewed as two distinct categories by the federal government. The creation of art cannot be funded by the IHC, but research, consulting, and interpretations of artwork can be. Examples of the humanities include: Cultural studiesLawHistoryLinguisticsReligionPhilosophyEthicsArchaeologyMusic theory/historyArt theory/historyMedical literatureScientific literature Goals Remove barriers to allow all Idahoans to have access to the robust cultural heritage of IdahoIncrease public access to the shared human storyEnhance archival preservation of Idaho historyCommon barriers include, but are not limited to, language, geography, finances, and vision/audio impairment. Examples of projects include: Spanish translation costs Archival services ASL interpretation Digitization costs Currently, the IHC’s target audience is the out-of-school adult public. Please see FAQs for additional guidelines.

Eligibility

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