Funding Amount

Up to $2,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Mini Grants

Funder: Maine Humanities Council

Geographic Scope: Maine

Overview: The Mini Grants program supports smaller humanities projects across Maine. Based on award history from 2022-2024, grants typically range from $225 to $2,000, with multiple funding cycles per year.

Award Examples (2022-2024):

  • Spring 2023: Over $15,000 supporting 10 projects

  • Summer 2022: Over $14,000 supporting 8 projects

  • September 2024: $15,000 supporting 8 projects

  • Spring 2024: Over $15,000 supporting 8 projects
  • Focus Areas: Projects have included:

  • Summer reading programs

  • Community literacy initiatives

  • Historical presentations and discussions

  • Cultural heritage projects

  • Community engagement programs
  • Eligible Applicants: Nonprofits, libraries, schools, cultural organizations, and community groups across Maine

    Contact:

  • Phone: (207) 773-5051

  • Email: info@mainehumanities.org

  • Address: 674 Brighton Avenue, Portland, ME 04102
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitshumanitiesliteracyhistory

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