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Grants | Missouri Humanities Missouri Humanities is proud to provide dedicated Mini and Major Grant funding towards Veterans Initiatives, Literacy Festivals and Programs, Film Projects, and projects that align with our annual Signature Series theme. While applicant projects are not required to align with the themes listed, preference will be given to programs that incorporate these areas of emphasis.
Find your grant and follow the 4 simple steps to complete your grant application! 4 Easy Steps to Completing Your Grant Please follow our guidelines for how to apply and learn of the qualifications. Set up your new user account in the Missouri Humanities Foundant Grant Portal.
This is where you will submit your application. Make sure all your documents have been uploaded. We offer application reviews 20 days before deadlines and before you click submit.
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The Grant Portal will open one month prior to the due date for all Grant cycles. If you have any questions, please contact Clarice Britton at (314) 371-8788 or clarice@mohumanities. org In no event shall the Missouri Humanities be responsible or liable for any failure or delay in the performance of its Grants functions arising out of, or cause by, directly or indirectly, forces beyond its control.
This includes, without limitation, strikes, work stoppages, accidents, civil or military disturbances, or government shut downs. FOR Projects up to $5,000 Missouri Humanities’ Mini Grants fund projects up to $5,000. Applications are considered two times each year.
The first cycle opens April 1st and closes May 1st at 11:59pm. The second cycle opens October 1st and closes November 1st at 11:59pm. Grant application submissions may start as soon as grants open through the grant portal.
Award notifications will be received six weeks following the application deadline. FOR Projects up to $15,000 Missouri Humanities’ Major Grants fund projects up to $15,000. Applications are considered two times each year.
The first cycle opens January 1st and closes February 1st at 11:59pm. The second cycle opens July 1st and closes August 1 at 11:59pm. Grant application submissions may start as soon as grants open through the grant portal.
Award notifications will be received six weeks following the application deadline. Hear from Grant Recipients across Missouri Hear from Grant Recipients across Missouri regarding the impact these grants made on their organization and their community. View the full list of all of our past grant recipients.
“Missouri Humanities gave us the funding for travel, and we went. Set up on the wide front porch of the Womans Building, we collected interviews with a young engaged couple recovering from Covid, a female farmer, politicians, and a performer in a pastel hat and white gloves who introduced herself as Laura Ingalls Wilder….. ” – Missouri On Mic, Reynolds Journalism Institute
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofits, libraries, museums, and educational institutions in Missouri; eligibility details require portal login. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $15,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is August 1, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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