Above picture: Humanities for All Undertaking Grant tasks from left to proper: San Jose Taiko’s Japantown Immersive, Undertaking Wild Edges in Grass Valley, and Modern Indigenous Voices of California’s South Coast Vary.
A New Software Course of
In recognition of the effort and time it takes for to use for grant funding and in an effort to minimize the burden on candidates, California Humanities is making adjustments to the Humanities for All Undertaking Grants software course of. Starting with the present spherical, the brand new two-step course of will contain submission of a streamlined, and far briefer, preliminary proposal/ Letter of Intent (LOI) by July 15, which is just two pages. Following a six-week overview course of, California Humanities will invite a specific group of candidates to submit a Full Software by October 15. Awards will probably be introduced in December for the two-year grant interval (January 2025 – December 2027).
“We hope that these adjustments make the applying course of simpler for candidates,” stated Rick Noguchi, President and CEO of California Humanities. “Given the elevated demand for funding, we wish to ensure that our software course of doesn’t place undue burdens on the time and assets of applicant organizations that have already got many constraints.”
New pointers and informational supplies will probably be accessible on the Humanities for All Undertaking Grants webpage starting June 1, 2024.
Everyone seems to be welcome to hitch a free on-line informational session on Thursday, June 6, 2024, from 11–12 pm PT, to study extra concerning the new course of and this program:
What are Undertaking Grants?
Created in 2016 underneath the Humanities for All grant line, Undertaking Grants are awarded two occasions per 12 months for public humanities tasks and actions of as much as two years from the award date. Funding is obtainable between $10,000 and $25,000, and new and longtime candidates from all corners of the state are inspired to use. Initiatives ought to be grounded within the humanities, discover California’s wealthy historical past and cultural life, and present potential to supply high-quality humanities studying experiences for members and audiences.
Acceptable codecs embrace however aren’t restricted to: group dialogues, studying (or movie) and dialogue teams, oral historical past or nonfiction writing or story-sharing workshops, and different varieties of actions.
See an inventory of the Undertaking Grants awarded thus far.
How can I apply?
You may entry the net software, up to date pointers, and FAQs by June 1, 2024 from our program web page.
The preliminary LOI software window opens on June 1, 2024, and are due by July 15, 2024 by 5 pm PT.
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To study extra concerning the new course of and how one can apply, be a part of California Humanities on the Applicant Webinar on June 6, 2024 at 11 am PT.
For extra info, e-mail Undertaking and Analysis Director Felicia Kelley at fkelley@calhum.org.
