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FHC Grant Writing Workshops

To learn more about applying for a FHC grant, attend one of our free grant writing workshops. Click here for a list of the currently scheduled workshops.

If you would like to schedule a workshop in your area, contact 
Susan Lockwood, Grants Director.

Eligibility and Approval

Eligibility
Applicants must have a current 501C(3) designation or be a public entity (City, County, Government, College or University).  Applicants may not have a FHC Grant currently open or a FHC Grant awarded within the past 12-month period.

Humanities
The Grants Program funds projects that promote learning, thoughtfulness, discussion, and tolerance. The project should analyze, explain, interpret, or otherwise seek to understand a topic. FHC does not support, “how to” programs.

Scholars
Humanities scholars must be included in project planning and implementation. Scholars should have an advanced degree in the humanities discipline addressed by the project or have a particular expertise, experience, or special knowledge of the topic.

Audience
Projects should be designed primarily to serve and benefit the out-of-school adult public of Florida.

High Priority
The FHC Board also encourages projects that serve rural and/or under-served populations; diverse audiences; innovative formats, especially coalitions and partnerships; projects that use the humanities to shed light on contemporary social issues.

Ineligible
Programs of advocacy or partisan objectives; operating costs and construction; travel to professional meetings; museum or library acquisitions; creative arts, performances, or ceremonies unless accompanied by analysis or critical interpretation; projects not open to the public; profit-making or fund-raising activities; food, beverages, or entertainment; equipment purchases; and grants to individuals are not currently funded.

Budgets
FHC will cover such expenditures as honoraria for staff, scholars, and consultants; travel and per diem; printing and publicity; equipment and facilities rental; and supplies.

Your organization is required to contribute services, goods, or cash in an amount at least equal to the grant award. Cash contributions are not required, but are counted as cost share.

Listed below are criteria the FHC uses in reviewing grant applications:

  • The project is centered on one or more of the humanities disciplines.
  • Each project is focused on a topic, text, or idea that is analyzed and discussed using the methodology of the humanities.
  • The methods of the humanities critical thinking-and interpretation-are evident throughout the program. Scholars are actively involved in the project, drawing upon their analytical, interpretive, and pedagogical skills.
  • Scholars and the audience are involved in an interchange that benefits both.
  • Members of the intended audience participate in the planning and implementation of the project as a means of ensuring that topics and formats engage the interest of the participants.
  • FHC is given proper credit for sponsoring the program.
  • The sponsoring organization is contributing appropriate support (cash and/or in-kind.)
  • Public programs are non-partisan, open to differing points of view, and do not advocate a single position on controversial issues.