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Find similar grantsHigher Learning Grant Programs is sponsored by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Supports colleges and universities in developing humanities-grounded research and curricular projects.
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Higher Learning Grant Programs | Mellon Foundation Institutions of higher education—and the scholars within them—address crucial societal issues, produce new knowledge, and promote the spirit of learning.
Mellon’s work broadens opportunities in the humanities through academic research, curricular development, extracurricular programming, internships, and community partnerships at institutions including rural universities, tribal colleges, HBCUs, and more.
We also fund humanities projects beyond colleges and universities that deepen our understanding of the United States, its cultures, and people, and help ensure the breadth of stories told and studied. Fellowships & Competitions Grantee news Grants database Through grants to eligible recipients, we support: Colleges and universities exploring new directions in humanistic study in a range of learning environments.
Scholars and academic leaders working to deepen our understanding of American history and culture, advance new methods for scholarly interpretation, and elevate underrepresented perspectives in academia. Humanities-focused organizations committed to expanding public understanding and appreciation of the liberal arts.
Our staff seek out and get to know innovative organizations, scholars, and creators before inviting them to submit a proposal for funding. Most Mellon grants are made through these invitations.
Colleges rebrand humanities majors as job-friendly 56 Humanities Councils and How They Are Making an Impact Academics Are Getting Funding to Study Something Completely Different A Q&A with Higher Learning Leadership Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Program Creating pathways to the US academy and shaping the future of the humanities We partner with institutions that are expanding the definition of education and learning.
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Higher Learning Grant Programs is funded by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Humanities in Place Grant Program is sponsored by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. This program funds placekeepers, artists, institutions, and storytellers who shine a spotlight on historically overlooked sites, and the communities and stories that surround them. The program supports arts and culture, higher learning, public knowledge, and Presidential Initiatives that advance a more connected, creative, and just society, particularly work that lifts up historically underserved and overlooked communities.
Community-based Archives is sponsored by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. This program aimed to support community-based archives in the United States and its territories, funding operational support, collections care, and programming and outreach activities. While the specific funding rounds mentioned have passed, the focus on community-based initiatives and cultural preservation could be relevant if similar opportunities arise, as youth arts programs often contribute to cultural heritage.