Major Grants
Offered by Maine Humanities Council · Portland, ME
About this opportunity
Funding to non-profit organizations in Maine for larger humanities programs and projects—things like exhibits, films, conferences, initiatives—that have broad public outreach. Projects should have rich, well-developed humanities content, strong participation from a scholar or topic expert, and robust support from partners in the community.
How to apply
Applications are handled on the funder's own website. Review the full guidelines and apply here: mainehumanities.org/programs-grants/grants. Confirm the deadline and eligibility directly with Maine Humanities Council before applying.
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Maine Humanities Council currently lists 3 open opportunities in our index.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the deadline for Major Grants?
- The application deadline is Rolling (no fixed deadline). Deadlines can change — always confirm directly with Maine Humanities Council before applying.
- How much funding is available?
- The award range is $2K – $8K.
- Where do I apply?
- Applications are submitted through Maine Humanities Council's own website or process — see the "How to apply" section above.