Grants for Oral History Projects
Funds projects that collect and preserve community oral histories, ensuring long-term access to cultural heritage resources for research, education, and public use.
Funder: Oklahoma Humanities
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per project; smaller "Quick Grants" up to $1,500 available.
Summary: Supports community-based oral history projects that document and preserve cultural heritage and community experiences, ensuring long-term access to humanities resources.
Description
This grant provides funding for projects that identify, document, and collect cultural heritage and community experiences through oral histories. The program aims to safeguard cultural resources by supporting the creation and preservation of primary sources in the humanities, making them accessible for research, education, and public programming. Projects should follow best practices for ethical information gathering, privacy, and oral history preservation, and may seek guidance from the Oklahoma Oral History Research Program for technical support.
