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The Higher Foundation Grant is sponsored by The Higher Foundation. Provides need-based financial assistance to Georgia college students for basic needs such as food, housing, and transportation.
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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.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Georgia college students in need of financial assistance for basic needs. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $500. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was April 15, 2001, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
The Higher Foundation Grant is funded by The Higher Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Georgia. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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