What kinds of projects does Arizona Humanities Council Inc. fund?
It funds project-based humanities work in Arizona, including public programs, exhibits, lectures and discussions, publications, broadcasts, literacy activities, oral history projects, and museum or cultural partnerships. Its active programs also include project grants, community grants, mini grants, AZ Reads, and AZ Speaks.
What is the typical grant size?
The grant-size distribution centers on small awards: p25 is $10,000, the median is $10,000, and p75 is $15,000. Some programs are smaller, such as mini grants and AZ Reads at up to $2,000, while project grants can go up to $10,000.
Does the foundation accept unsolicited applications?
Yes. The active programs listed all accept unsolicited applications, including General Grants / Fund Your Project, Mini Grants, AZ Reads, Community Grants, Project Grants, and AZ Speaks.
Who is eligible for support?
The foundation funds organizations in Arizona rather than individuals. Its programs are designed for cultural, educational, library, school, museum, and nonprofit partners that can deliver public-facing humanities programming, and some programs require a humanities scholar or a free, in-person public presentation format.
Where do most grants go?
The giving is overwhelmingly local. Arizona is the top state by grant count, and 98% of grants go to recipients in Arizona. Recent recipients include organizations in Phoenix, Tucson, Scottsdale, Chandler, Sedona, Flagstaff, Nogales, Florence, Winslow, and Sierra Vista.