Civics + Humanities Middle Grades Grant Program
California Humanities funds projects that foster civics and humanities education, engagement, and critical thinking for middle grades youth (ages 10–14) through diverse, student-centered activities in school and community settings.
Funder: California Humanities
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Implementation Grant full application) | February 2027 (Planning Grant full application)
Funding Amounts: Implementation Grants: $7,500–$15,000 (18 months) | Planning Grants: $5,000 (12 months)
Summary: Supports civics and humanities education projects for California middle grades youth (grades 6–8 or ages 10–14) in school and community settings.
Key Information: Awards require a humanities advisor; Implementation Grants require 1:1 match; only CA-based nonprofits, schools, libraries, tribal governments, and public agencies eligible.
Description
This program funds projects that advance civics and humanities education for California’s middle grades youth (grades 6–8, ages 10–14) in both school and extracurricular settings. Grants support the development or implementation of projects that foster civic engagement, critical thinking, and humanities learning, with an emphasis on reaching diverse communities and encouraging youth agency. Eligible activities include after-school programs, summer camps, field trips, community conversations, interpretive exhibits, writing centers, and more, provided they center civics and humanities themes in meaningful, student-centered ways.
