Current Funding Opportunities

Since 1973, Florida Humanities has awarded more than $20 million in federal funding statewide in support of the development and presentation of humanities-rich cultural resources and public programs. These projects help preserve Florida’s rich history and heritage, promote civic engagement and community dialogue, and provide opportunities for reflecting on the future of our state.

Whether you are a long-time applicant or an organization newly discovering Florida Humanities, we encourage you to explore our current funding opportunities listed below and reach out to staff with any questions.

Apply today, bring the humanities to your community!

Book Festival Grants; Photo Courtesy of Miami Book Festival

Book Festival Grants

Deadline: At least six months prior to event
Funding Amount: up to $10,000
About: Supports events that celebrate the joy of reading and encourages thoughtful interactions between authors and their readers, and reflect on how literature conveys the human experience.

Questions? Contact:

April Myerscough
Program Coordinator
[email protected]
727-873-2001

Florida Talks

Deadline: Six weeks before program date.
About: Florida Talks offers nonprofit organizations an accessible way to host engaging speakers through our speakers’ directory. Speakers present on Florida’s history, heritage, and culture through historical and contemporary lenses.

Questions? Contact:
April Myerscough
Program Coordinator
[email protected]
727-873-2001

Broadcasting Hope Media Grants

Broadcasting Hope Media Grant

Deadlines: Stay tuned for 2024 application deadlines!
Funding Amount: up to $50,000
About: Provides funding for the planning and production of impactful public media, film, or digital projects.

Questions? Contact:
[email protected]

Community Project Grants

Community Project Grants

Deadlines: December 6, 2023 at 12 PM EST
Funding Amount: up to $10,000
About: Supports humanities programming that engages the public in thoughtful dialogue and discussion.

Questions? Contact:
[email protected]

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English for Families

Deadlines: Stay tuned for 2024 application deadlines!
Funding Amount: up to $8,000
About:  Public libraries apply for funding to host a multi-week series of interactive classes for adults and children (ages 6-12) that focuses on developing English vocabulary and literacy skills

Questions? Contact:
[email protected]

Greater Good Humanities in Academia Grants

Greater Good: Humanities in Academia Grants

Deadlines: Stay tuned for 2024 application deadlines!
Funding Amount: up to $10,000
About: Funding supports Florida universities and colleges that are developing community programming aimed at broadening the public’s awareness of the humanities.

Questions? Contact:
[email protected]

Smithsonian

Museum on Main Street

Deadlines: Stay tuned for future application deadlines!
Funding Amount: up to $10,000
About: Provides funding to bring Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibits to small communities.

Questions? Contact:
Patricia Putman
Associate Director
[email protected]
727-873-2004

Summer Reading Program Funding Opportunity

Deadlines: March 6, 2024
Funding Amount: up to $3,000
About: Funding opportunity offers public libraries and library systems support for 2024 Summer Reading Programs that complement the Collaborative Summer Library Program’s (CSLP) 2024 theme “Adventure Begins at Your Library”.

Questions? Contact:
April Myerscough
Grants Coordinator
[email protected]
727-873-2001

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