Opportunity Grants (Discontinued)

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.

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 (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.

Local History Grants for Collections Care and Access: Mini-Grant Funding is sponsored by Wisconsin Historical Society and Wisconsin Council for Local History. This mini-grant program provides funding to historical societies in Wisconsin to enhance their collections management and preservation efforts. Projects can focus on archival supplies, digitization equipment, and conservation supplies.

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits and Schools for Rural Community Development is sponsored by Various, administered by GrantWatch (aggregator, original funder not specified in snippet). Grants for Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and schools for projects that strengthen rural communities. Funding is intended for workforce development, agriculture, housing expansion, rural school education, and community development.

LMCC Manhattan Arts Grant is sponsored by Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (LMCC). The LMCC Manhattan Arts Grant offers funding to New York City artists and filmmakers across disciplines. Supporting both community-based projects and innovative storytelling, this grant is a strong opportunity for NYC filmmakers looking to bring projects to life while connecting with local audiences.