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Speakers in the Humanities Application


Once you have confirmed that your organization is eligible to participate in the Speakers in the Humanities program, selected a lecture, and you and the Speaker have decided on a mutually agreeable time and date for the presentation, you are ready to complete the Speakers in the Humanities Application.

Notice
There is a limited budget for Speakers events; applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-serve basis.  Lectures are booking quickly.  If you are interested in submitting an application, do so soon.  

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  • Applications must be received eight (8) weeks prior to your proposed date.
  • Speakers events must be FREE and open to the general public.

New for 2012: Organizations are allowed to host only two (2) events per year.

Administrative Fees: Fees are based according to the number of events held in a calendar year. If your organization is new to hosting Speakers events, proof of non-profit status is required (501c3 or 990 Federal Tax forms are accepted).

First Application : $35
Second Application: $50

After submitting the online application, you will be prompted to submit payment for the application fee either via Paypal (preferred), or mail by check.

 

Funds will NOT be awarded to applications:

  • Arriving less than eight (8) weeks in advance of the proposed lecture date
  • Arriving incomplete
  • From host organizations who have already held two (2) Speakers lectures during the calendar year
  • Without the correct processing fee and correct proof of not-for-profit status (501c3 or 990 Federal Tax forms are accepted)
  • With limited audience outreach planned, including host organizations that cannot commit to gathering an audience of at least 40 people (20 in rural areas)
  • For members-only organizations or events
  • For lectures that are to be used as part of any fundraising activity or an admission fee is charged

Notification

Within three (3) weeks of submitting your application, both you and your requested Speaker will be notified of the Council's decision via email.

Please remember that funding is not guaranteed. Speakers in the Humanities is a competitive program, and the Council may not be able to fulfill all requests.

If you have further questions about the Speakers in the Humanities program, please view our Common Questions, or contact the Council at (212) 233-1131, ext. 23, or by email at speakers@nyhumanities.org.