Spring 2026 Grant Opportunity

Geographic Scope: Georgia-based organizations

Focus Areas:

• Public humanities programs that bring together and strengthen communities through dialogue and shared experience
• Cultural, civic, and educational projects including:
  • Walking tours
  • Exhibitions
  • Author talks
  • Lecture series
  • Literary festivals
  • Virtual programs

Eligibility Requirements

• Georgia-based nonprofit organizations
• Must involve at least one qualified humanities scholar
• Must be designed for and open to public audiences
• Must foster meaningful discussion, reflection, and exchange within communities
• Must demonstrate clear humanities content and public engagement as central components
• Must provide a valid Unique Entity ID (UEI) to receive funding

What They Fund

• Public humanities programming
• Community-focused cultural and educational initiatives
• Programs with humanities scholars

Special Initiative: America250

Proposals addressing the nation's 250th anniversary are invited. Organizations are NOT required to address this theme but those who do will be considered as part of a special America250 subset. Proposals should explore:

• Ideals that inspired the Revolution
• Aspirations it unleashed
• Contradictions it exposed
• Struggles it ignited
• Legacies it left behind
• Questions it continues to raise

Key Updates for Spring 2026

• Expanded Grant Amounts: Increased from previous cycles to support both smaller and larger programs
• Expanded Eligibility: Three-year consecutive funding limit NOT applied during this cycle
• Rolling Review: Applications reviewed on rolling basis in scheduled rounds for timely funding decisions
• Condensed Timeline: Fixed end date of December 31, 2026 means shorter period of performance than typical year-long cycles

UEI Requirement

All organizations must provide a valid Unique Entity ID (UEI)—a 12-character alphanumeric code. Organizations can obtain a federal UEI through SAM.gov at no cost. For Spring 2026, applicants do not need a UEI to submit but will need one if awarded to receive funding.

Contact

Mary Wearn - For questions about program grants and project reporting requirements

How to Apply

1. Review Complete Guidelines - Click to review the complete guidelines before applying
2. Prepare Required Materials:
   • Obtain a Unique Entity ID (UEI) from SAM.gov (if you don't already have one)
   • Project budget and cost share information
   • Ensure at least one qualified humanities scholar is involved
3. Application Submission:
   • Submit application through the online portal
   • Rolling admissions - applications reviewed in scheduled rounds
   • Applications received earlier will be reviewed earlier
4. Application Resources Available:
   • Grant Guidelines (complete)
   • Application Preview
   • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
   • Budget and Cost Share Policies
   • Evaluation Rubric
5. After Award:
   • Access the Foundant Grants Portal as a grantee
   • Submit Final Report
   • Submit Payment Request
   • Access templates: Logo Files, Style Guide, Social Media Guide, Grant Administration Checklist, W-9

Key Requirements

• Must involve at least one qualified humanities scholar
• Program must be designed for and open to public audiences
• Must demonstrate clear humanities content and public engagement
• Must foster meaningful discussion, reflection, and exchange within communities
• Valid UEI required to receive funding