Funding Amount

Over $1,000

Deadline

September 15, 2026

159 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Major Grants

Overview: The Idaho Humanities Council invites grant applications supporting projects involving Idaho citizens that focus on literature, history, philosophy, art history, archaeology and other humanities disciplines. The Council encourages applications that foster participation from Idaho's diverse populations and reach underserved audiences.

Geographic Scope: Idaho

Focus Areas:

  • Literature

  • History

  • Philosophy

  • Art history

  • Archaeology

  • Other humanities disciplines
  • Typical Project Types: According to past awards, grants have supported:

  • Museum and library exhibits

  • Oral history projects

  • Heritage tourism projects

  • Literary events

  • Special lectures

  • Preservation of historical photo archives

  • Community-wide reading programs

  • Humanities-focused conferences

  • Projects and programs that inspire community dialogue in the humanities
  • Eligibility: Organizations and individuals with projects involving Idaho citizens

    Award History:

  • Winter 2024: 16 Major Grants awarded totaling $56,843

  • Fall 2022: 13 Major Grants awarded totaling $43,332
  • Funding Support: Grants supported in part by funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Idaho Humanities Council's Endowment for Humanities Education

    Contact: Doug Exton, Program Officer

  • Email: doug@idahohumanities.org

  • Phone: 208-345-5346 or toll-free 888/345-5346

  • Website: www.idahohumanities.org
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Timeline:
    1. Initial Application Due: August 15
    - IHC staff review and provide recommendations
    2. Final Application Due: September 15
    - Decisions emailed in early November

    Application Format: Online grant application available on IHC website

    Required Materials: Guidelines available at www.idahohumanities.org under "Grants"

    Notes:

  • Applicants are encouraged to contact Doug Exton prior to submitting a proposal to discuss ideas or ask questions

  • First-time applicants welcome

  • Non-traditional program formats encouraged
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    humanitieshistoryarts

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