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Humanities programs engage scholars and experts from many disciplines.
 Dr. Kristin Congdon, professor, University of Central Florida
 Dr. James Gifford, professor, University of Miami
 Robie Mortin, survivor of the Rosewood Massacre
 Edouard Duval Carrie, Haitian artist
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FAQs
What kinds of programs are funded?
Funded programs take many forms including lecture series, interpretive exhibits, websites, panel discussions, radio production, symposia, cultural heritage walking tours with maps and brochures, and much more. The best projects bring Floridians together in learning and discussion, thus strengthening the ethical and civic foundations of life in our state.
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Who can apply for grants?
Organizations must be a Florida-based, not-for-profit organization or public agency. Individuals are not eligible. Recent grant recipients include libraries, museums, historical societies, community groups, government agencies, religious groups, colleges, and universities.
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What is required of a sponsoring organization?
The sponsoring organization should involve humanities scholars and create partnerships with community organizations and cultural institutions. They are required to contribute cash or in-kind support (sponsor cost share) to the project.
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What are the humanities?
The humanities are sometimes defined as academic disciplines that study the human experience, past and present. They include the study of history; literature, philosophy and ethics; foreign languages and cultures. They may explore legal, religious, and folk traditions. They also include critical approaches to the arts, science, technology, or politics.
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What is a humanities scholar?
Traditionally, a humanities scholar is an individual with an advanced degree (M.A. or Ph.D.) in one of the fields of the humanities. Today the definition includes individuals who have a particular expertise, experience, or special knowledge of the topic (journalist, artist, curator, librarian) as well as individuals who are considered community scholars or culture bearers (tribal or neighborhood elders, storytellers, or practitioners of traditional cultural forms).
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What do successful applications include?
- A well reasoned project description firmly focused in the humanities
- A project that promotes learning, thoughtfulness, discussion and tolerance
- Scholars and presenters who are experts in their field to relate their material
- Community partners bring resources and audiences to the project organizations
- A defined audience consisting primarily of out-of-school adults in Florida
- Clear goals and objectives, and a plan for measuring success
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What is not eligible for funding?
- Programs of advocacy or partisan objectives
- Programs not open to the public
- Profit-making or fund-raising activities
- Operating costs, construction, capital improvements, or acquisition of equipment
- Professional meetings, scholarships, fellowships, or international travel
- Book-length publications
- Museum or library acquisitions, archival preservation
- Refreshments or entertainment
- Programs designed primarily for children
- Creative arts, performances, or ceremonies unless focused on analysis and interpretation
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What types of grants are available and what are the funding levels?
Mini Grants:
- Fund projects up to $2000 with deadlines three times a year.
- Deadlines: January 20, April 20, and October 20
Major Grants:
- Fund projects over $2000 with deadlines three times a year.
- Deadlines: March 20, August 15, and December 10, 2007
Partnership Grants:
- Fund a series of programs and provide a three-year commitment of $3000 per year.
- Deadline: July 1
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What is the first step?
Once you have an idea for a humanities project, contact the FHC Grants Director Susan Lockwood at slockwood@flahum.org, or call (727) 873-2011 to discuss your idea. You can also access applications and instructions by clicking on each grant listed above.
Further information is available by clicking below:
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