Men of Change: Power. Triumph. Truth.

Funding Highlights and Key Dates

Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed upon receipt until September 1, 2022
Funding Notification: Within 30 days of submission.
Award Amount: Up to $20,000
Cost Share: Minimum 1:1 cost share is required.

Funding Details:

Applicants may request up to $20,000. Funding includes:

• $10,000 to be paid directly to the Smithsonian Institution for the exhibition rental fee. Shipping will be covered by the national sponsor.
• Up to $10,000 for the development and implementation of complementary public humanities programming. Programming may occur before, during, and/or after exhibition dates.

Eligibility:

Applications will only be accepted from qualifying non-profit organizations located in Florida that meet all conditions outlined in the “Security, Care, and Display Requirements” included in the guidelines below. Please note that this exhibition requires a minimum of 3,500 sq. ft. of space and has been designated as a HIGH SECURITY exhibition by the Smithsonian Institution. Individuals, for-profit organizations, and foreign governments/organizations are not eligible for funding.

Available Dates:

Florida Humanities funding is available for up to two Florida venues to be added to the national tour on the following dates:

• December 3, 2022 – February 26, 2023 (12 weeks)
• August 26 – November 19, 2023 (12 weeks)

Exhibition Contents:

• 24 works of original art including painting, sculpture, photography and video art
• Free-standing exhibit structure requiring ceilings of either 12’ or 15’
• 132 light box panels for text and graphics: 2’x1’; 3’x2’; 4’x3’; and 7’x4’ (WxH)
• Projections requiring display on 14’ high wall or screen