Oral History Grant

Oral History Grant

Status: Currently NOT accepting applications. Due to the termination of Utah Humanities' NEH Operating Grant, Program Grant and Sponsorship Applications are not currently being accepted. However, Oral History Grant applications continue on a quarterly basis.

Overview: Awarded in partnership with the Utah Historical Society to support local organizations in the collection, transcription, and public presentation of oral histories relevant to Utah.

Partnership: Utah Humanities and Utah Historical Society (formerly Utah Division of State History)

Geographic Scope: Utah statewide

Eligible Activities:

Collection of oral histories

Transcription of oral histories

Public presentation of oral histories

Projects relevant to Utah history

What They DON'T Fund:

Creative process (discussions accompanying creative activities are eligible)

Requirements:

Separate application process from Program Grants

Quarterly application deadlines and separate review process

All organizations must hold at least one public program

Organizations requesting $4,000+ must hold at least three public programs

Grant projects involving speakers, lectures, presentations, or panels must dedicate at least 50% of event to active engagement/discussion

All grants must be completed within one year of award date

Project Directors must attend a half-hour grant orientation Zoom meeting within one month of award

Final reports due one month after grant period end

Grantees must submit one high-quality photo and photo release per funded event

Awards:

Organizations may only receive one Program Grant and one Oral History Grant per year

Review Process:

Quarterly application deadlines and separate review from Program Grants

Grant Review Committee reviews applications

Committee includes at least one community reviewer and one student reviewer per round

Additional Resources:

See the Oral History Grant Guidelines for additional information

Contact: See website for contact information