Humanities for All Project Grants

Humanities for All Project Grants support locally-initiated public humanities programming in communities across our state. Projects developed by grantees respond to the needs and interests of Californians, encourage public engagement with humanities programming, particularly among new and/or underserved audiences, and promote understanding and empathy that are essential to a thriving democracy. 

*Starting June 1, 2024, in recognition of the time and effort it takes to apply for grant funding and in an effort to lessen the burden on applicants, we’re making some updates to the Project Grants program. Read: California Humanities moves to Letter of Intent process

Round 2 Schedule

Project Grants

Project Grants ($10,000 to $25,000) are awarded twice a year for public humanities projects of up to two-years duration from the award date. Appropriate programming formats include but are not limited to virtual and in-person interpretive exhibits, community dialogue and discussion series, workshops and participatory activities, presentations and lectures, conversations and forums, and interactive and experiential activities. Eligibility is limited to California-based nonprofit organizations and non-federal public agencies. Note: Awards must be matched with an equivalent amount of cash or in-kind resources over the life of the project. Starting on June 1, 2024, we will introduce a new two-step process that will involve submission of a preliminary proposal/ Letter of Intent (LOI), after which selected applicants will be invited to submit a full application in the fall.

See a list of recently supported Project Grants

LOI submission deadline: July 15, 2024. See below materials for reference. 

• 2024-7 Guidelines *Updated for Round 2 starting June 1, 2024
• 2024-7 FAQs *Updated for Round 2 starting June 1, 2024
• Sample LOI *New for Round 2 starting June 1, 2024