Project Grants
Illinois Humanities Project Grants fund innovative public humanities projects in Illinois, supporting community engagement through storytelling, education, archives, and digital initiatives.
Funder: Illinois Humanities
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Letter of Intent) | March 2027 (Full Proposal)
Funding Amounts: Up to $4,000 (individuals or single organizations); up to $10,000 (collaborative projects); optional $250 accessibility/media stipend.
Summary: Supports innovative public humanities projects in Illinois that engage local communities through storytelling, education, archives, and digital initiatives.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates are projected and subject to change.
Description
Illinois Humanities Project Grants fund individuals and nonprofit organizations in Illinois developing innovative public humanities programming. The grant supports a wide range of projects—including oral history, filmmaking, community-centered journalism, storytelling, public humanities workshops, and the creation or stewardship of archives—with the goal of engaging local communities in meaningful dialogue, uplifting under-told histories, and fostering connections among humanities practitioners. Grantees receive not only funding but also access to networking, guidance, and promotional support from Illinois Humanities.
