Grants
Vermont Humanities Grants support innovative public humanities projects that engage Vermont communities and foster deeper understanding of the humanities.
Funder: Vermont Humanities
Due Dates: February 18, 2026 | May 20, 2026 | September 9, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per Project Grant; most awards are smaller; one-to-one cost share required.
Summary: Supports innovative public humanities projects, educational programs, and community engagement activities serving Vermont audiences.
Key Information: Applicants must be nonprofits, government entities, schools, or use a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor; projects must demonstrate strong humanities content.
Description
Vermont Humanities Project Grants fund public humanities initiatives that enrich Vermont’s cultural landscape and foster deeper understanding of the humanities. These grants support a wide range of activities, including public programming, curriculum development, and teacher enrichment, with a strong emphasis on community engagement and innovative approaches to humanities education. Projects must serve Vermont audiences and demonstrate significant humanities content, often involving humanities scholars as advisors or facilitators.
