How much funding does Reading Frederick Douglass Together provide?

Reading Frederick Douglass Together provides Up to US $1,800 in funding.

When is the deadline for Reading Frederick Douglass Together?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

How often is Reading Frederick Douglass Together offered?

Reading Frederick Douglass Together runs on an annual cycle.

Reading Frederick Douglass Together

Massachusetts Foundation for the Humanities & Public Policy Inc

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Funding Amount

Up to US $1,800

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Overview

Geographic Scope: Massachusetts

Focus Areas: Public programming centered on reading and discussing Frederick Douglass's speeches, particularly his speech on the meaning of the Fourth of July. Programs include readings, community discussions, and educational events.

Eligible Activities: Reading events and discussions of Frederick Douglass's work that bring communities together

Example Funded Projects:

Educational family days with readings and discussions
Community reading events on Independence Day
Reading events in multiple languages

Contact:

Mass Humanities
66 Bridge Street, Northampton, MA 01060
413-584-8440
info@masshumanities.org

What Massachusetts Foundation for the Humanities & Public Policy Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 52
Total given: $963K
Median grant: $20K
Range: $7,750–$20K

By dollars: Massachusetts 98%, Pennsylvania 2%. Top recipient cities: Boston, MA; Roxbury, MA; Springfield, MA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
71% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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