Grant Application and Deadlines
– Mini Grants
Missouri Humanities’ mini-grants fund projects up to $2,500. Applications are considered two times each year with the following deadlines: MAY 1 & NOVEMBER 1.
Grant application submissions may start 2 weeks prior to deadline. Award notifications will be received six weeks following the application deadline.
– Major Grants
Missouri Humanities’ major-grants fund projects up to $10,000. Applications are considered two times each year with the following deadlines: FEBRUARY 1 & AUGUST 1.
Grant application submissions may start 2 weeks prior to deadline. Award notifications will be received six weeks following the application deadline..
Useful Information
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
We encourage applicants to carefully read the Guidelines before filling out the application.
In no event shall the Missouri Humanities be responsible or liable for any failure or delay in the performance of its Grants functions arising out of or caused by, directly or indirectly, forces beyond its control, including, without limitation, strikes, work stoppages, accidents, acts of war or terrorism, civil or military disturbances, government shut-downs or acts of God.
January 1st, 2021: Our address has changed.
Please be sure all grant applications are sent to our address listed below.
SUBMISSION OPTIONS
(CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING):
- MAIL: Attn: Grants, Missouri Humanities, 105 N Main, Ste. 108, St. Charles, MO 63303
- EMAIL: Clarice Britton at clarice@mohumanities.org
QUESTIONS? Call 314-781-9660 | 1.800.357.0909 or email clarice@mohumanities.org.
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Grant Testimonials
“Missouri Humanities gave us the funding for travel, and we went. Set up on the wide front porch of the Womans Building, we collected interviews with a young engaged couple recovering from Covid, a female farmer, politicians, and a performer in a pastel hat and white gloves who introduced herself as Laura Ingalls Wilder…..”