Action Grant
The Action Grant from Idaho Humanities Council funds public projects in Idaho that use history, literature, and culture to spark community conversation and deepen understanding of the humanities.
Funder: Idaho Humanities Council
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (Next monthly deadline; 1st of every month)
Funding Amounts: Up to $750 per award; project period up to 12 months; 1:1 cost share required.
Summary: Supports Idaho nonprofits and public agencies in planning and delivering humanities-based public programs that foster conversation and cultural engagement.
Key Information: Open only to Idaho-based nonprofits, government entities, and eligible organizations; requires cost share and public-facing programming.
Description
The Action Grant from the Idaho Humanities Council provides small grants to support the development and implementation of public programs or projects that use history, culture, literature, and the humanities to spark meaningful conversations among Idahoans. The grant is designed to encourage exploration of the human experience, strengthen the state’s cultural organizations, and connect communities through accessible, humanities-driven initiatives. Eligible projects include exhibits, local history projects, reading/discussion programs, planning for future humanities activities, and more. The primary audience must be the out-of-school adult public in Idaho.
