How to apply
Any not-for-profit organization or institution is eligible to apply for a Humanities Texas grant. Though funded projects take many different forms, all are firmly grounded in the humanities and are directed to the general public, both adults and young people, outside of the regular school or college classroom. Programs targeting special audiences such as K-12 teachers, ethnic and community groups, or professional groups are also welcome.
Potential applicants are encouraged to contact Humanities Texas prior to submitting an application. Email grants@humanitiestexas.org or call (512) 440-1991.
Grant formats
Grant formats include mini-grants (up to $1,500) and major grants for community and media projects ($1,500 and up). For more information about these grant formats, review the frequently asked questions and the grant guidelines.
Application deadlines
Mini-grants |
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Application deadline |
Rolling, but applications must be received at least six weeks before the project's start date. |
Decision date |
Within 10 business days of application's arrival in Humanities Texas office. |
Project start date |
At least six weeks after application's arrival in Humanities Texas office. |
NOTE: Major grant proposals must be POSTMARKED no later than midnight of the application deadline. If the deadline falls on a Sunday, proposals will be accepted with the next day’s postmark.
How funding decisions are made
The Humanities Texas Board of Directors reviews major grant proposals; the Executive Director and staff, with the authorization of the Board, review mini-grants. 
Projects are evaluated on the basis of Humanities Texas's organizational mission and grants guidelines. Of particular importance are the quality of each project's conception and design, the strength of its humanities component, and the extent to which it will meet the particular intellectual, cultural, or professional needs and interests of its target audience(s) in Texas. Priority is given to applications from Texas-based sponsoring organizations.
Grant guidelines and application forms
Materials are available for download as Word or Adobe files. Call or email us for paper copies of application materials. Adobe Acrobat Reader may be used to access the pdf forms. A free version of Adobe Acrobat Reader is available for download for both Mac and PC systems.
Grant guidelines and applications
Grant guidelines |
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Letter of intent instructions |
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Major grant: community project application |
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Major grant: media project application |
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Mini-grant application |
Model applications and budgets
Model mini-grant application |
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Model budget summary (community project) |
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Model detailed budget (community project) |
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Model budget summary (media project) |
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Model detailed budget (media project) |
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Call for We the People proposals
The National Endowment for the Humanities launched the We the People initiative in 2002 to increase Americans' understanding of their history and the world around them. As part of this initiative, Humanities Texas invites applications for projects that explore significant events and themes in our nation's history and culture and that advance knowledge of the principles that define America. Mini-grants of up to $1,500 are immediately available; proposals for major grants are invited for the March 15, 2009, grants cycle. Please follow our grant guidelines and use our standard grants forms—all available in the tables above—to request funding from Humanities Texas for a We the People-eligible project.