Book Festival Grants
Supports public humanities programming at Florida book festivals, funding author talks, workshops, and literary events to celebrate reading and Florida’s diverse literary culture.
Funder: Florida Humanities
Due Dates: Rolling (LOI due ≥6 months before event) | Rolling (Final application due ≥4 months before event)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per festival; 1:1 cost share required; indirect costs capped at 15%.
Summary: Supports public humanities programming at Florida book festivals, including author talks, workshops, and literary events to celebrate reading and Florida’s diverse literary culture.
Key Information: Applicants must be Florida-based nonprofits, government agencies, or tribal governments; colleges/universities must partner with eligible nonprofits.
Description
This opportunity provides up to $10,000 in funding for public humanities programming at book festivals across Florida. The grant aims to celebrate the joy of reading and foster meaningful conversations between authors and readers, highlighting Florida’s rich and diverse literary landscape. Supported activities include author and illustrator talks, workshops, panel discussions, family reading events, and complementary literary programming such as book clubs and school-based activities. Events can be in-person, virtual, or hybrid, and are typically free and open to the public. The program encourages accessibility and seeks to reach underserved communities.
