Humanities Texas grants enable communities throughout the state to develop programs of local interest promoting history, culture, and education. 

Since 1974, we have awarded more than 5,000 grants in 400 Texas communities supporting a wide range of public humanities programs, including lectures, oral history projects, museum exhibitions, teacher institutes, reading programs, and documentary films.

Annually, Humanities Texas awards an average of 150 grants to over 70 communities throughout the state. Contact our grants team to learn how we can support the work you do in your community!

Mini and Major Grants

Everything you need to apply for a Humanities Texas Mini-Grant or Major Grant. 

Rural Grants

Everything you need to apply for a Humanities Texas Rural Grant. 

Past Grant Initiatives

Learn more about special grant initiatives from the past two decades.

Grants FAQ

Answers to questions that applicants commonly ask.

Preview Online Grant Applications

Questions about Grants

Call 512.440.1991 (press 1) or email grants@humanitiestexas.org

Meet with a Grants Team Member

"The Humanities Texas staff was incredibly helpful during the process. I don't think I've ever had such careful and considerate feedback from a grant-making organization. It really makes a difference."

―Testimony from major grant recipient