Major Grants
Forecasted
Idaho Humanities Council’s Major Grants fund large-scale public projects that engage Idaho communities in history, culture, and literature through the humanities and scholarly involvement.
Funder: Idaho Humanities Council
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (draft review) | January 2027 (final submission) | April 2027 (letter of inquiry & budget) | May 2027 (final draft) | August 2027 (draft review) | September 2027 (final submission)
Funding Amounts: Up to $4,000 per award; cost-share match required; funding is for project period only.
Summary: Supports Idaho-based public programs or projects leveraging the humanities to engage communities in history, culture, and literature.
Key Information: Only Idaho nonprofits and government agencies are eligible; cost-share must match grant amount; projects must centrally involve humanities disciplines and scholars.
Description
The Idaho Humanities Council’s Major Grants program funds public projects that use history, culture, literature, and other humanities disciplines to foster meaningful dialogue and enrich public understanding throughout Idaho. Supported activities include exhibits, local history initiatives, discussion series, lectures, and other projects that connect communities and promote deeper appreciation of the humanities. The program is designed for larger-scale initiatives and requires both a strong humanities focus and the involvement of qualified humanities scholars.
