Funding Amount

$50,000 (winner); $10,000 each (two finalists)

Deadline

October 9, 2026

183 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

MAAH Stone Book Award

Overview: The MAAH Stone Book Award (MAAH-SBA) recognizes the most exemplary contemporary scholarship and writing within the field of African American history and culture.

Award Amount:

  • $50,000 for winning prize

  • $10,000 each for two finalists prizes
  • Eligibility: Exceptional adult non-fiction books written in a literary style within the field of African American history and culture

    Geographic Scope: Not specified; appears open to all eligible submissions

    Focus Areas:

  • African American history

  • African American culture

  • Contemporary scholarship and writing
  • Event: The annual MAAH-SBA Event takes place in October and serves to expand brand recognition and awareness for the Museum. The 2025 event took place on October 9th at 6:30pm at the Museum's historic African Meeting House on Beacon Hill (46 Joy Street, Boston, MA 02114). The evening is moderated by Callie Crossley, host of the Podcast "Under the Radar with Callie Crossley" and host of "Basic Black" on Boston's GBH.

    Contact: Not provided on website

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    No specific application details provided on the website. The page notes that "Submissions for the 2025 MAAH Stone Book Award have closed." Applicants should contact the museum directly for upcoming submission deadlines and procedures.

    Contact: education@maah.org or main museum contact

    Required Materials: Not specified on website

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    humanities

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