General Guidelines

Types of Grants and Deadlines

Humanities Disciplines

Who Can Apply & Project Formats

Application Process

Criteria for Review

Sample Publicity Plan

Application Budget Instructions

Approval

Grant Instructions and Application Forms:

Planning Grants

Major and Mini Grants

Teacher Incentive Grants

Research Fellowships

Applicants need to be aware that their enthusiasm for and understanding of given program ideas are conveyed to IHC chiefly through carefully written applications in which the thinking behind the project concept becomes evident. In reviewing applications, IHC board members examine the following guidelines:

• The project is centered in one or more of the humanities disciplines
  
• The project is focused on a topic, text, or idea that is analyzed and discussed using the methodology of the humanities
  
• Humanities scholars are involved in the project, and critical thinking and interpretation are evident throughout the program
  
• Scholars and the audience are involved in disciplined dialogue benefiting both
  
• Members of the intended audience participated in the planning and implementation of the project. The topics and formats proposed are suitable to the audience and promote active participation
  
• The roles of all scholars and resource persons are appropriate to the content and format of the project
  
• The budget is clear and reasonable in view of its scope and has sufficient cost-share match