For Major Grants, including Educator Enrichment, and Media Grants (both Planning and Production) contact David J. Merkowitz, PhD | dmerkowitz@ohiohumanities.org
Funding cultural programs around the state is one way Ohio Humanities helps create and sustain vibrant communities. Ohio Humanities supports cultural programs that share the human story through documentation, interpretation, reflection, and representation. Humanities scholars, community history specialists, and cultural heritage professionals play a key role in Ohio Humanities funded projects. Funded projects take many forms: documentaries, exhibitions, public talks, book festivals, and digital media.
March 26, 2021 —Drafts submitted by March 8, 2021 for projects beginning after May 17, 2021.
Here you will find information about our general grants program: Monthly Grants (up to $2,000), Quarterly Grants (up to $7,500) and Major Grants (up to $20,000) as well as the special grants program: Media Production, Cultural Heritage Tourism, and Educator Enrichment. Follow the menu on the right to determine eligibility, find planning resources, and review general guidelines. To submit a grant request, use the online application.
Questions? Contact a program officer for more information.
Ohio Humanities reviews major grant proposals twice each year. Applicants should submit a full draft online before the deadline.
January 7, 2021 — Draft submitted by December 7, 2020 for projects beginning after May 1, 2021.
July 15, 2021 — Draft submitted by June 15, 2021 for projects beginning after November 1, 2021.
QUARTERLY GRANTS: Max $7,500
Ohio Humanities reviews quarterly grant proposals four times each year. Applicants should submit a full draft online before the deadline.
December 15, 2020 —Drafts submitted by November 16, 2020 for projects beginning after
February 22, 2021.
March 26, 2021 —Drafts submitted by March 8, 2021 for projects beginning after
May 17, 2021.
June 7, 2021 —Drafts submitted by May 10, 2021 for projects beginning after August 15, 2021.
September 1, 2021 —Drafts submitted by August 2, 2021 for projects beginning after November 1, 2021.
Contact David Merkowitz, PhD: dmerkowitz@ohiohumanities.org
MONTHLY GRANTS: Max $2,000 Ohio Humanities considers small grant requests on a monthly basis. Drafts submitted online are recommended, but not required.
The first business day of each month and at least eight weeks before the start date of the funded activity.
In addition to general grant programs, Ohio Humanities has three special grant programs: cultural heritage tourism, media, and educator enrichment. Each with additional guidelines.
January 7, 2021 — Draft submitted by December 7, 2020 for projects beginning after May 1, 2021.
July 15, 2021 — Draft submitted by June 15, 2021 for projects beginning after November 1, 2021.
Contact David Merkowitz, PhD: dmerkowitz@ohiohumanities.org
Ohio Humanities considers media planning grant proposals on a monthly basis. Media planning activities include research, script development, and consulting with humanities professionals. Drafts submitted online are recommended by not required.
The first business day of each month and at least eight weeks before the start date of the funded activity.
Ohio Humanities reviews cultural heritage tourism implementation grant proposals twice times each year. Successful cultural heritage tourism projects explore history, highlight culture, and foster appreciation of local tourism assets. Proposed projects should work toward enhancing community life and focus on tourism as a learning opportunity for travelers and local residents. Applicants should plan to submit a full draft online before the deadline.
January 7, 2021 — Draft submitted by December 7, 2020 for projects beginning after May 1, 2021.
July 15, 2021 — Draft submitted by June 15, 2021 for projects beginning after November 1, 2021.
December 15, 2020 —Drafts submitted by November 16, 2020 for projects beginning after
February 22, 2021.
March 26, 2021 —Drafts submitted by March 8, 2021 for projects beginning after
May 17, 2021.
June 7, 2021 —Drafts submitted by May 10, 2021 for projects beginning after August 15, 2021.
September 1, 2021 —Drafts submitted by August 2, 2021 for projects beginning after November 1, 2021.
Contact David Merkowitz, PhD: dmerkowitz@ohiohumanities.org
Ohio Humanities reviews cultural heritage tourism planning grant proposals on a monthly basis. These planning grants support convening stakeholders to assess potential project ideas, consulting with humanities professionals, identifying interpretive themes, and building regional cultural heritage infrastructure. Drafts submitted online are recommended but not required.
The first business day of each month and at least eight weeks before the start date of the funded activity.
Ohio Humanities supports educator enrichment grant proposals throughout the year. Educator enrichment grants are designed to enhance teachers’ understanding and appreciation of the humanities. Projects should provide a rich humanities experience that enhances success in the K-12 classroom. Educator enrichment projects provide opportunities to build partnerships and leverage external funding. Therefore, applicants are expected to seek additional project support from local foundations and other sources. Applicants for grants over $2,000 should plan to submit a full draft online before the deadline.
January 7, 2021 — Draft submitted by December 7, 2020 for projects beginning after May 1, 2021.
July 15, 2021 — Draft submitted by June 15, 2021 for projects beginning after November 1, 2021.
Contact David Merkowitz, PhD: dmerkowitz@ohiohumanities.org
December 15, 2020 —Drafts submitted by November 16, 2020 for projects beginning after
February 22, 2021.
March 26, 2021 —Drafts submitted by March 8, 2021 for projects beginning after
May 17, 2021.
June 7, 2021 —Drafts submitted by May 10, 2021 for projects beginning after August 15, 2021.
September 1, 2021 —Drafts submitted by August 2, 2021 for projects beginning after November 1, 2021.
The first business day of the month. Drafts submitted online are recommended, but not required.
Contact David Merkowitz, PhD: dmerkowitz@ohiohumanities.org