Need funding for a humanities project?

We offer a variety of grants to support projects involving Idaho citizens that focus on literature, history, philosophy, art history, archaeology, and other humanities disciplines. Nonprofits, educators, and schools have access to different funding options, and IHC staff encourages questions before you apply. 

Please contact IHC Executive Director David Pettyjohn - (208) 345-5346 or david@idahohumanities.org - to discuss your application and project idea prior to applying. 

Humanities for All

Under $1,000

Who? Any non-profit or government agency can apply.

Why? This grant is focused on making programs, collections, and other resources accessible to all Idahoans.

When? This grant is due for review on the 1st of every month. Decisions are typically sent within 2 weeks.

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Research Fellowships

$3,500

Who? Individual Scholars can apply. The scholar must have at least a Master’s degree or higher in one of the humanities fields.

Why? This grant is focused on supporting scholarship and research in Idaho. Topics do not need to focus on Idaho specifically.

When? We accept applications once a year in the fall,  due on Sept. 15th. Decisions are typically sent two months after the final deadline.

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Action Grants

How much? Under $1,000

Who? Any non-profit or government agency can apply.

Why? This grant is focused on both planning and supporting public programs which involve the humanities.

When? This grant is due for review on the 1st of every month. Decisions are typically sent within 2 weeks.

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K-12

How much? Under $1,000

Who? Any individual teacher or school in Idaho, or non-profits wanting to do projects which focus on K-12 teachers in Idaho can apply.

Why? This grant is focused on supporting Idaho’s K-12 teachers through a variety of uses.

When? This grant is due for review three times a year - April 1st, August 1st, and December 1st. Decisions are typically sent within 2 weeks.

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Major Grants

Over $1,000

Who? Any non-profit or government agency can apply.

Why? This grant is focused on both planning and supporting public programs which involve the humanities.

When? This grant requires a mandatory draft application and has two cycles in a year. Decisions are typically sent two months after the final deadline.

Spring deadlines
Required draft application: Dec. 15
Final submission: Jan. 15

Fall deadlines
Required draft application: Aug. 15
Final submission: Sept. 15

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FAQs and Resources

Whether you're applying for your first grant with IHC or a longtime grantee, our list of Frequently Asked Questions and resources are continually updated with new information.

Not finding the answers you need? Be sure to contact David Pettyjohn, david@idahohumanities.org, with any questions before or during your project. 

FAQs and resources