Project Grant

Project grants typically average about $2,500 and in no case may they exceed $5,000.

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:

    Massachusetts Foundation for the Humanities
    66 Bridge Street
    Northampton, MA 01060
    (413) 584-8440