Greater Good: Humanities in Academia Grants
The humanities focus on exploring what it means to be human, allowing us to better understand and share our experiences, values, and dreams. For many, access to the humanities began in college, where scholars and thought-leaders challenged us to think creatively and critically, to reason, and to ask questions. Here at Florida Humanities, we hope to support our colleagues-in-the-humanities at universities and colleges spark constructive dialogue by bolstering their engaging humanities programming and increasing accessibility to diverse audiences both within and beyond the campus community, for the greater good.
Florida Humanities is seeking proposals from Florida colleges and universities to apply for up to $5,000 to support community programming (either in-person or virtual) that seeks to broaden the public’s awareness of the humanities and what it means to be human.
Funding Highlights and Key Dates
Award Amount: up to $5,000
Deadline: September 29, 2021
Informational Webinar: August 27, 2021 at 10am (EST)
Funding Notification: October 15, 2021
Contract Period: October 15, 2021 – May 15, 2022
Cost Share: One-to-one match required
All projects must be completed by May 15, 2022. Awarded grantees will receive funds in two installments:
- 90% at the start of the project
- 10% on a reimbursement basis contingent upon receipt and approval of Final Report.
Funding Eligibility
Humanities-related departments (i.e. Department of History), Humanities Centers, Institutes, and Programs associated with Florida colleges and universities are eligible to apply.
Eligible programs may include, but are in no means limited to town halls, reading and discussion groups, virtual exhibits with public programing, community conversations, lecture and speaker series, or other engaging public humanities programming.
All Projects Must:
- Inspire constructive dialogue with the public.
- Involve humanities scholar(s) and other subject-area experts.
- Be free and widely available to the public (even virtually)
- Attract a diverse audience, beyond the campus community.
Humanities in Academia Informational Webinar
Date/time: August 27, 2021 at 10:00 am (EST)
Join Florida Humanities for an informational webinar to go over this funding opportunity, and give you all the tips and tricks you need to craft a successful application.
Resources for Applicants
Grant Questions:
Lindsey Morrison
[email protected]
727-873-2010
Technical Questions:
Lisa Lennox
[email protected]
727-873-2018
