As an independent, nonprofit affiliate of the National Endowment of the Humanities, the council is mandated to promote lifelong learning through programs that offer inspiration and education to a public audience. Grants from $300 to $15,000 and more are given to sponsoring nonprofit organizations and institutions for projects to develop and implement public humanities programs.
LARGE COMPETITIVE GRANTS ($3,001+)
These grant applications are approved by the NDHC Board of Directors. They are reviewed twice a year at the March and October meetings of the board. All large competitive grant requests must be preceded by a letter of inquiry describing your project in general terms sent to the council office.
SMALL COMPETITIVE GRANTS ($501-$3,000)
These are evaluated and approved by the NDHC Grants Committee on a rolling basis. Applications are accepted year-round but they must be received at least twelve (12) weeks before the project starts. Decisions are usually reached within thirty days.
QUICK GRANTS (up to $500)
Quick Grants support direct program costs of smaller humanities projects. These are reviewed and approved by the Executive Director. Grantees are limited to receiving no more than two quick grants per year. Applications are accepted year-round but they must be received 4-6 weeks prior to need. Decisions are generally made within ten days. A simplified application form is required for the quick grant.
For further information and to apply for an NDHC grant, download our Grant Guidelines below.
Grant Guidelines (PDF)
Quick Grant Guidelines (PDF)
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