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Grants for Public Humanities Projects (Major Grants) is sponsored by Wisconsin Humanities. Wisconsin Humanities offers major grants for a wide range of public humanities projects, including media projects, exhibits, oral history projects, research grants, and teacher education programs.
These grants support community-led public programs that use history, culture, literature, philosophy, and civic discussion to strengthen community life in Wisconsin. Projects must engage the public and are not strictly academic or archival.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Wisconsin-based nonprofit organizations and community organizations. Matching funds at least equal to the request are required. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $2,001 - $10,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Grants for Public Humanities Projects (Major Grants) is funded by Wisconsin Humanities. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Wisconsin. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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Wisconsin Humanities Grant Program (Spring 2026 Grant Cycle) is sponsored by Wisconsin Humanities. This grant program supports locally-driven humanities projects across Wisconsin. While all proposals are welcome, priorities for the Spring 2026 grant round include 'Wisconsin and America at 250' and 'Converse and Connect'. Projects should be for the public and engage community members in exploring histories, cultures, beliefs, and values. Government entities may be eligible depending on the nature of the humanities project.
Grants for Public Humanities Projects is sponsored by Wisconsin Humanities. Wisconsin Humanities awards grants to support locally-initiated public humanities programs. These grants are intended to encourage greater public participation in humanities programming, spark imagination, and promote thoughtful conversation across the state. They especially encourage organizations in underserved communities to apply. Funded work can include exhibitions, performances, storytelling, discussions, oral histories, workshops, and digital humanities projects. Projects must engage the public rather than be strictly academic or archival.
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