Major Grants

Geographic Scope: Maine

The Major Grants program supports larger, more substantial humanities projects across Maine. Award amounts typically range from approximately $4,910 to $7,500.

Award Examples:

• 2024: Over $88,000 supporting 12 projects
• 2023: Over $96,000 supporting 14 projects

Focus Areas: Projects have included:

• Book and author events
• Conferences and symposiums
• Film screening and panel discussions
• Podcasts and audio projects
• Museum exhibitions and exhibitions research
• Cultural heritage and history projects
• Indigenous education initiatives
• Arts and performance projects
• Documentary film projects
• Community engagement and dialogue initiatives

Example 2024 Awards:

• Abbe Museum's Dawnland Festival of Arts & Ideas: $7,500
• Maine Discovery Museum River in Our Backyard: $7,500
• Island Readers & Writers Dear Teacher program: $7,500
• Bates Dance Festival Black American Artistry Panel: $7,500
• The Telling Room Youth Publications: $7,500
• Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center Documentary: $7,500

Eligible Applicants: Nonprofits, museums, educational institutions, cultural organizations, and community groups across Maine

Contact:

• Phone: (207) 773-5051
• Email: info@mainehumanities.org
• Address: 674 Brighton Avenue, Portland, ME 04102