Civics + Humanities Middle Grades Grants is a new pilot program that supports civics and humanities education for California’s middle grades-aged youth (grades 6-8 or ages 10-14) in school and out-of-school settings. We hope these grants will empower a pipeline of California students to access humanities-rich education throughout their school career and into their adult lives as citizens in a civil society. Programs may take place in classrooms, after school, or further afield in libraries, summer camps, and more.
| Grant Program | Application Opens | Application Deadline | Grant Period |
| Implementation | December 1, 2022 |
Extended to February 15, 2023 |
April 1, 2023-September 31, 2024 |
| Planning | December 1, 2022 | Extended to February 15, 2023 | April 1, 2023-March 31, 2024 |
See the list of Civics + Humanities Middle Grades Grantees
Implementation Grants
Implementation Grants ($15,000) are awarded to middle grades education projects in the programming phase. This grant is suited for applicants who are poised to launch a pilot project—or further develop a program— with emphasis on civics and humanities themes, over the course of eighteen months. Applications are accepted from California-based nonprofit organizations, schools, libraries, and public agencies.
Note: Implementation Grants must be matched with an equivalent amount of cash or in-kind resources over the life of the project.
The 2023 deadline has passed. For reference, this year’s application materials are provided below. New guidelines will post before the next deadline.
Planning Grants
Planning Grants ($5,000) are awarded to projects in the research and design phase. This grant is suited for applicants planning projects in the fields of middle grades education (ages 10-14, grades 6-8), with emphasis on civics and humanities themes. Applications are accepted from California-based nonprofit organizations, schools, libraries, and public agencies.
The 2023 deadline has passed. For reference, this year’s application materials are provided below. New guidelines will post before the next deadline.
For more information, e-mail Associate Program Officer Kirsten Vega | E-mail: kvega@calhum.org
