Grants
The Council awards Major Grants (up to $20,000) and Mini Grants (up to $2,500). Council grants are meant to provide financial support for public programs presented by not-for-profit organizations across New York State that bring humanities scholars and scholarship to a general public audience.
All projects must be: rooted in one or more of the humanities disciplines; integrally feature humanities scholars; and intended for the general public.
Special consideration is given to projects that reach under served populations; to projects that, without our funding, might not happen; and to organizations that need financial seed money so that they may secure long-term support from other sources.
Who is eligible?
Any not-for-profit organization or institution with tax-exempt status in New York State is eligible to apply for a grant. Organizations may only receive one (1) Major Grant and one (1) Mini Grant per calendar year.
When should I apply?
For Major Grants the two post-mark deadlines are March 15, 2010 (notification in mid July 2010) and September 15, 2010 (notification in mid January 2011).
Mini Grants are accepted on a rolling basis, provided they are submitted at least 8 weeks prior to the start of a project (notification is made within 4 weeks).
How do I apply?
The Council strongly advises that you read the entire guidelines before beginning your application. All applicants are encouraged to discuss any questions about these guidelines or application materials with either Jane McNamara, Director of Grants and Programs, or Lauren Kushnick, Manager of Grants and Technology at 212-233-1131 or via email.
Application Instructions and Forms
Updated January 2010
Please note, that full resumes and letters of commitment are no longer accepted with your grant application. Instead, all grant applications must include one paragraph bios for all scholars and key project personnel, and the original scholar confirmation letters need to be kept on file by the Project Director.
Do not use earlier forms.
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Mini and Major Grant Guidelines > |
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Mini and Major Grant Application Instructions and Forms > |
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