Major Grants

This grant category includes requests for more than $2,000 per grant (except Partnership Grants), with an upper limit of $25,000 per grant.

Any non-profit organization may apply for a major grant to hold a public program on any humanities topic. In the past, grants have been awarded to libraries, civic groups, universities, colleges, museums, historical societies, theaters, churches, and ad hoc groups such as Friends of the Library.

Your project may employ a variety of formats: workshops, lecture/discussion series, symposia, reading/discussion groups, historical dramatizations, interpretive exhibits, multi-media, etc.  Media projects (exhibits, digital projects, radio) include additional guidelines.

The funding process is competitive, with applications considered for funding three times a year. Major grant proposals will be required to supply 100% sponsor match, in cash and/or in-kind.

Deadlines

Application Forms

• For Application Instructions please click here.
• For Grant Application Cover Sheet please click here.
• For Project Narrative Form A please click here.
• For Budget and Budget Detail Form B please click here.
• For Project Details Form C please click here.
• For Media Guidelines please click here.

Post-Funding Forms: Major Grants

For Grant publicity requirement, click here.

For additional information, please contact:

Susan Lockwood – Grants Director
Florida Humanities Council
599 2nd Street South
St. Petersburg, Florida 33701
(727) 873-2011
slockwood@flahum.org