Arizona Humanities builds a just and civil society by creating opportunities to explore our shared human experiences through discussion, learning and reflection.
Arizona Humanities Council Inc. uses project-based grants to support public humanities work across Arizona, with its largest recent awards clustering around $20,000 and $23,171. In the latest grants listed, Pueblo Grande Museum Auxiliary received $23,171 for a project grant, while American Literary Translators Assoc received $23,000. That pattern points to a funder that backs public-facing humanities projects rather than individual awards, with support tied to specific programs, exhibitions, presentations, and community learning efforts. The foundation’s own grant programs show the same structure: competitive project grants, community grants, mini grants, literacy grants, and sponsored presentation support, all centered on humanities engagement in Arizona. Recent grants also show a strong relationship with museums, theaters, cultural organizations, and community groups. Awards to organizations such as Borderlands Theater, Xico Inc, and the Museum of Northern Arizona suggest a mix of historical, artistic, and cultural interpretation work. Other recipients, including Apache Language Consortium and The Hopi Foundation, indicate attention to Indigenous culture and language-related humanities programming. Across the portfolio, the foundation funds time-limited, restricted projects designed for public participation and educational use.
Arizona Humanities Council Inc. supports a broad set of humanities-oriented program areas through named project grants. In public history and cultural interpretation, it gave $23,171 to Pueblo Grande Museum Auxiliary for a project grant and $18,000 to the Museum of Northern Arizona for a project grant. In literary and language work, American Literary Translators Assoc received $23,000, while Apache Language Consortium received $20,000. The foundation also funds performance and community arts that connect to humanities themes. Borderlands Theater received $20,000 for a project grant, Black Theatre Troupe Inc received $20,000, and Ballet Folklorico Quetzalli-az received $20,000. Community and youth-oriented humanities work appears in awards to Rising Youth Theatre at $20,000 and Aguila Youth Leadership Institute at $20,000, showing interest in programs that combine education, storytelling, and civic reflection.
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Most grants fall between $10K and $15K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$10K
75th Percentile
$15K
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Typical grants cluster tightly around $10,000 to $15,000, with a p25 of $10,000, median of $10,000, and p75 of $15,000. Recent awards also include larger project grants around $20,000 and above, but the grant-size distribution suggests a core band of modest, project-specific support. The foundation gave $1,296,176 annually and holds $1,020,558 in assets. It makes program-related investments: false. The grant listings show repeated support for the same state and similar recipient types rather than one-off thematic outliers, and the active programs are all unsolicited and time-limited, including project grants, mini grants, and public programming awards.
Arizona Humanities Council Inc. gives almost entirely within Arizona: 98% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state, and Arizona is the top state by grant count. Recent awards land in Phoenix, Tucson, Scottsdale, Chandler, Sedona, Flagstaff, Nogales, Florence, Winslow, Sierra Vista, Kykotsmovi, and Grand Canyon. Phoenix appears most often in the recent-grants list, with multiple awards to organizations such as Pueblo Grande Museum Auxiliary, Rising Youth Theatre, and Xico Inc. All recipient country data in the file is domestic, with 102 grants in the US.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Current and upcoming funding from Arizona Humanities Council that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Applicants must be organizations proposing innovative public programs. Priority is given to organizations with annual budgets of $500,000 or less. Applicants may request up to $2,500 per fiscal year, running May 1 through April 30.
Deadline: Applications are accepted year-round on a rolling basis.
Who can apply: Host organizations must provide a free, public, in-person presentation lasting 60 minutes. Organizations may schedule up to seven presentations during the current cycle, which runs January 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027.
Deadline: Applications must be submitted at least six weeks before the requested presentation date. Current cycle: January 1, 2026-April 30, 2027.
Who can apply: Organizations seeking funding for initiatives that support the humanities and serve the public.
Deadline: Varies by specific grant opportunity; cycles are announced on the Fund Your Project page and via the grants portal.
Who can apply: Proposals are welcomed from teachers in any discipline, school librarians, community librarians, and administrators. Programs may target a specific group, class, grade, school, or district. Special consideration is given to public schools, especially Title I schools, and programs serving traditionally underserved communities.
Deadline: 2027-2028 cycle: applications open February 1, 2027 and submissions are due March 15, 2027. Funding period is June 1, 2027 to June 1, 2028.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATINX KIDLIT BOOK FESTIVAL | WASHINGTON DEPOT, CT | $10,000 | 2026 | PROJECT GRANT |
| CHILDSPLAY THEATRE | TEMPE, AZ | $10,000 | 2026 | PROJECT GRANT |
| LOS DESCENDIENTES DEL PRESIDIO | TUCSON, AZ | $10,000 | 2026 | PROJECT GRANT |
| NORTHERN ARIZONA BOOK FESTIVAL | FLAGSTAFF, AZ | $10,000 | 2026 | PROJECT GRANT |
| ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION | PHOENIX, AZ | $9,900 | 2026 | PROJECT GRANT |
| ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY | TEMPE, AZ | $8,466 | 2026 | PROJECT GRANT |
| PHOENIX HOLOCAUST ASSOCIATION | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $8,000 | 2026 | PROJECT GRANT |
| VARIOUS | — | $11,002 | 2025 | PROJECT GRANT |
| FLAGSTAFF ARTS COUNCIL | FLAGSTAFF, AZ | $10,000 | 2025 | PROJECT GRANT |
| BORDERLANDS THEATER | TUCSON, AZ | $10,000 | 2025 | PROJECT GRANT |
| NORTHERN ARIZONA BOOK FESTIVAL | FLAGSTAFF, AZ | $10,000 | 2025 | PROJECT GRANT |
| PHOENIX LEGAL ACTION NETWORK | PHOENIX, AZ | $10,000 | 2025 | PROJECT GRANT |
| FLAGSTAFF ARTS COUNCIL | FLAGSTAFF, AZ | $10,000 | 2025 | PROJECT GRANT |
| MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART | TUCSON, AZ | $10,000 | 2025 | PROJECT GRANT |
| MONSOON YOUTH EDUCATION PROJECT - S | GLOBE, AZ | $10,000 | 2025 | PROJECT GRANT |
| NORTHERN ARIZONA BOOK FESTIVAL | FLAGSTAFF, AZ | $10,000 | 2025 | PROJECT GRANT |
| ARIZONA JEWISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY | PHOENIX, AZ | $10,000 | 2025 | PROJECT GRANT |
| LATINX KIDLIT BOOK FESTIVAL | WASHINGTON DEPOT, CT | $10,000 | 2025 | PROJECT GRANT |
| CHILDREN'S MUSEUM TUCSON | TUCSON, AZ | $10,000 | 2025 | PROJECT GRANT |
| THE HOPI FOUNDATION - HOPI LEADERSH | KYKOTSMOVI, AZ | $10,000 | 2025 | PROJECT GRANT |
| VETERANS HERITAGE PROJECT | PHOENIX, AZ | $10,000 | 2025 | PROJECT GRANT |
| VETERANS HERITAGE PROJECT | PHOENIX, AZ | $10,000 | 2025 | PROJECT GRANT |
| NATURAL HISTORY INSTITUTE | PRESCOTT, AZ | $10,000 | 2025 | PROJECT GRANT |
| FLAGSTAFF ARTS COUNCIL | FLAGSTAFF, AZ | $10,000 | 2025 | PROJECT GRANT |
| NACO HERITAGE ALLIANCE | NACO, AZ | $10,000 | 2025 | PROJECT GRANT |
| PUEBLO GRANDE MUSEUM AUXILIARY | PHOENIX, AZ | $9,662 | 2025 | PROJECT GRANT |
| CULTURAL COALITION INC | PHOENIX, AZ | $9,000 | 2025 | PROJECT GRANT |
| CULTURAL COALITION INC | PHOENIX, AZ | $8,000 | 2025 | PROJECT GRANT |
| THE BLACK THEATRE TROUPE INC | PHOENIX, AZ | $7,500 | 2025 | PROJECT GRANT |
| RISING YOUTH THEATRE | PHOENIX, AZ | $7,500 | 2025 | PROJECT GRANT |
| SHARLOT HALL MUSEUM | PRESCOTT, AZ | $7,211 | 2025 | PROJECT GRANT |
| VALLEY BEIT MIDRASH | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $7,200 | 2025 | PROJECT GRANT |
| THE VAIL PRESERVATION SOCIETY | VAIL, AZ | $7,000 | 2025 | PROJECT GRANT |
| FLORENCE IMMIGRANT & REFUGEE RIGHTS | TUCSON, AZ | $6,500 | 2025 | PROJECT GRANT |
| TUCSON DESERT ART MUSEUM | TUCSON, AZ | $6,000 | 2025 | PROJECT GRANT |
| SEDONA ARTS CENTER | SEDONA, AZ | $5,500 | 2025 | PROJECT GRANT |
| ABOR - ASU - CENTER OF MUSLIM EXPER | TEMPE, AZ | $5,500 | 2025 | PROJECT GRANT |
| LATINX KIDLIT BOOK FESTIVAL | WASHINGTON DEPOT, CT | $5,500 | 2025 | PROJECT GRANT |
| PHONETIC SPIT | PHOENIX, AZ | $5,500 | 2025 | PROJECT GRANT |
| PUEBLO GRANDE MUSEUM AUXILIARY | PHOENIX, AZ | $23,171 | 2024 | PROJECT GRANT |
| AMERICAN LITERARY TRANSLATORS ASSOC | TUCSON, AZ | $23,000 | 2024 | — |
| XICO INC | PHOENIX, AZ | $20,000 | 2024 | PROJECT GRANT |
| CARVER MUSEUM & CULTURAL CENTER | PHOENIX, AZ | $20,000 | 2024 | PROJECT GRANT |
| BALLET FOLKLORICO QUETZALLI-AZ | CHANDLER, AZ | $20,000 | 2024 | PROJECT GRANT |
| RISING YOUTH THEATRE | PHOENIX, AZ | $20,000 | 2024 | PROJECT GRANT |
| MILLION DOLLAR TEACHER PROJECT | PHOENIX, AZ | $20,000 | 2024 | — |
| PHONETIC SPIT | PHOENIX, AZ | $20,000 | 2024 | PROJECT GRANT |
| HUSTLE PHX | PHOENIX, AZ | $20,000 | 2024 | PROJECT GRANT |
| EMERSON THEATER COLLABORATIVE INC | SEDONA, AZ | $20,000 | 2024 | PROJECT GRANTS |
| THE HOPI FOUNDATION | KYKOTSMOVI, AZ | $20,000 | 2024 | PROJECT GRANT |
LATINX KIDLIT BOOK FESTIVAL
$10,000PROJECT GRANT
LOS DESCENDIENTES DEL PRESIDIO
$10,000PROJECT GRANT
NORTHERN ARIZONA BOOK FESTIVAL
$10,000PROJECT GRANT
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
$9,900PROJECT GRANT
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
$8,466PROJECT GRANT
PHOENIX HOLOCAUST ASSOCIATION
$8,000PROJECT GRANT
VARIOUS
$11,002PROJECT GRANT
FLAGSTAFF ARTS COUNCIL
$10,000PROJECT GRANT
NORTHERN ARIZONA BOOK FESTIVAL
$10,000PROJECT GRANT
FLAGSTAFF ARTS COUNCIL
$10,000PROJECT GRANT
MONSOON YOUTH EDUCATION PROJECT - S
$10,000PROJECT GRANT
NORTHERN ARIZONA BOOK FESTIVAL
$10,000PROJECT GRANT
LATINX KIDLIT BOOK FESTIVAL
$10,000PROJECT GRANT
VETERANS HERITAGE PROJECT
$10,000PROJECT GRANT
VETERANS HERITAGE PROJECT
$10,000PROJECT GRANT
FLAGSTAFF ARTS COUNCIL
$10,000PROJECT GRANT
NACO HERITAGE ALLIANCE
$10,000PROJECT GRANT
PUEBLO GRANDE MUSEUM AUXILIARY
$9,662PROJECT GRANT
CULTURAL COALITION INC
$9,000PROJECT GRANT
CULTURAL COALITION INC
$8,000PROJECT GRANT
THE BLACK THEATRE TROUPE INC
$7,500PROJECT GRANT
RISING YOUTH THEATRE
$7,500PROJECT GRANT
SHARLOT HALL MUSEUM
$7,211PROJECT GRANT
THE VAIL PRESERVATION SOCIETY
$7,000PROJECT GRANT
TUCSON DESERT ART MUSEUM
$6,000PROJECT GRANT
ABOR - ASU - CENTER OF MUSLIM EXPER
$5,500PROJECT GRANT
LATINX KIDLIT BOOK FESTIVAL
$5,500PROJECT GRANT
PHONETIC SPIT
$5,500PROJECT GRANT
PUEBLO GRANDE MUSEUM AUXILIARY
$23,171PROJECT GRANT
AMERICAN LITERARY TRANSLATORS ASSOC
$23,000CARVER MUSEUM & CULTURAL CENTER
$20,000PROJECT GRANT
BALLET FOLKLORICO QUETZALLI-AZ
$20,000PROJECT GRANT
RISING YOUTH THEATRE
$20,000PROJECT GRANT
MILLION DOLLAR TEACHER PROJECT
$20,000PHONETIC SPIT
$20,000PROJECT GRANT
HUSTLE PHX
$20,000PROJECT GRANT
EMERSON THEATER COLLABORATIVE INC
$20,000PROJECT GRANTS