America 250 Rapid Response Grants
America 250 Rapid Response Grants by Vermont Humanities fund quick, community-based humanities projects exploring America’s 250th anniversary.
Funder: Vermont Humanities
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (monthly submission deadline) | December 3, 2026 (final 2026 deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,000 per project; rapid, small-scale awards; typically 1–6 months project duration.
Summary: Funds fast, small-scale community humanities projects commemorating America’s 250th year.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted before the 1st of each month for review; funding is limited and may close early.
Description
America 250 Rapid Response Grants, offered by Vermont Humanities, support quick-turnaround, small-scale community projects that commemorate America’s 250th year through humanities-focused experiences. These grants are designed to help organizations create timely public events, discussions, exhibits, and other activities that explore the significance of the nation’s 250th anniversary, fostering community engagement and new perspectives on American history and culture. The program prioritizes projects that can be organized rapidly and have a clear connection to the 250th commemoration.
