SC Humanities Festival

Geographic Scope: South Carolina - one community selected each year

Program Overview:
Established in 1993 in honor of SC Humanities' 20th Anniversary, the SC Humanities Festival celebrates the local history and culture of host communities. The festival has been held in 25 different communities over three decades. Each festival engages citizens through lectures, discussions, films, and exhibits while facilitating partnerships among cultural organizations and community groups.

Festival Components Must:

• Preserve and promote knowledge and understanding of the histories, stories and cultures of the selected community
• Promote public awareness of the importance and pervasiveness of the humanities in daily life
• Build alliances and networks across the community through collaboration with local organizations including education, business, and federal, state and local governments
• Make a particular effort to reach underserved areas of the selected community
• Cause people to analyze critically their values, beliefs, and attitudes relating to both the past and the present

Award Details:

• One community selected annually for hosting
• Award: $10,000
• No match required

Eligible Applicants:

• Community organizations
• Government entities

Contact Information:

• T.J. Wallace: [email protected] or 803-771-2477
• Phone: 803-771-2477
• Address: PO Box 5287, Columbia SC 29250

Mission:
The SC Humanities Festival fulfills SC Humanities' vision of strengthening connections, unleashing creativity, and fostering prosperity across the state.

Application Process

Applications are submitted through SC Humanities' Online Grants Management System (Foundant).

Steps to Apply:

1. Create an account in the Online Grants Management System
2. Review registration instructions
3. Preview application questions
4. Complete and submit application by deadline

Application Access:

• Registration instructions available on website
• Application questions can be previewed before account creation
• Organizations need to create account to access full application

Application Topics/Sections:

• Organization information
• Festival concept and components
• Local partnerships and collaborations
• How festival will reach underserved communities
• Budget and timeline
• Expected impact and outcomes

Contact for Questions:

• T.J. Wallace: [email protected] or 803-771-2477

Technical Support:
Assistance available for account creation and application submission difficulties