2025-2027 Underrepresented Cultural Studies Materials Grants
Minnesota Humanities Center’s 2025-2027 grants fund new K-12 academic and cultural materials for underrepresented communities, focusing on groups with oral traditions.
Funder: Minnesota Humanities Center
Due Dates: September 25, 2026 (draft feedback) | October 2, 2026 (application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $125,000 per award; $400,000 total available for the 2025–2027 cycle; project period through November 30, 2027.
Summary: Supports development of high-quality academic, cultural, and ethnic studies materials for Minnesota K-12 students from underrepresented communities, especially those with primarily oral traditions.
Key Information: Requires collaboration with Minnesota school districts and a letter of support from a licensed educator or district official.
Description
This opportunity from the Minnesota Humanities Center funds individuals and organizations to create new academic, cultural, and ethnic studies materials for Minnesota K-12 students from underrepresented communities—especially those with primarily oral traditions and lacking formal writing systems (e.g., Hmong, Karen, Somali, Oromo). The goal is to address gaps in available educational resources, amplify arts and heritage, and increase access to cultural experiences for students across Minnesota. Projects must be new or significant additions to existing work and must involve collaboration with Minnesota educators or school districts.
