Oral History Grants

Oral History Grants

Funder: Mississippi Humanities Council Inc

Award Amount: Up to $5,000

Geographic Scope: Mississippi

Focus Areas: Support for oral history projects as part of broader public humanities programs including:

Public humanities lectures and panel discussions

Historical and photographic exhibits

Oral histories

Planning of larger projects

Development of original productions in film and online content

Eligibility:

Any entity constituted for nonprofit purposes

Not necessary to be incorporated or have tax-exempt status, only that the organization is not a for-profit enterprise

Eligible entities include:

- Private nonprofit organizations
- Institutions of higher education
- State, local and federally recognized Indian tribal governments
- Community and cultural organizations
- Educational and professional groups
- Museums
- Libraries
- Public agencies
- Non-commercial radio and television stations

Deadline Notes: No set deadlines, but applications must be received at least four weeks before the program or proposed grant period begins

Contact Information:

Mississippi Humanities Council

3825 Ridgewood Road, Room 311

Jackson, MS 39211-6497

Phone: 601-432-6752

Fax: 601-432-6750

Purpose: To help communities explore and share their history and culture by creating public humanities programs that encourage reflection, discussion, and civic participation.