Exhibition Grants

The Foundation offers grants to support the planning, implementation, and promotion of humanities exhibitions.

Planning and Development Grants.
Applicants may request up to $5,000 for the planning phase of a humanities exhibition. Exhibit planning grants result in an outline, sample labels, schematic design, and strategy for securing implementation funds. Receipt of a planning grant does not guarantee subsequent funding from the Foundation.

Production Grants.
Exhibit production grants are given for a maximum of $5,000 to support implementation of a humanities exhibit. Allowable costs include fabrication, loan fees, installation, transportation, promotion, and related public programming.

Programming and Outreach Grants
Applicants may request up to $5,000 to support public humanities programs and/or outreach activities related to an exhibition, including the printing of a brochure or catalogue, direct mail, advertising, or honoraria for speakers. It is not necessary to have received previous funding from the Foundation to apply for a programming and outreach grant.

Deadlines & Procedures

• Applicants must consult with Hayley Wood before submitting a draft. This consultation must occur at least one month before the deadline of the grant round--e.g., for proposals to be submitted on November 1, the preliminary conversation must take place before October 1.
  Use the Project Grant General Instructions and Application found at the download library.
  
• A draft (one copy) of the project summary, project description, budget request form, and budget explanation must be sent, preferably by e-mail, to your contact program officer by the 15th of the month preceding the application deadline.
• Proposals are due on or before the first business day of February, May, August, and November. Notification is within 90 days of submission.
• Funded events may take place no sooner than 30 days after the date of notification.
• Final proposal (signed original and twelve copies) should be sent to: