New York Council for Humanities Announcement

New Major Grant Deadlines: September 15, 2008 and March 15, 2009

The New York Council for the Humanities Major Grant deadlines have changed. For the next cycle of Major Grants, of up to $20,000, applications are due by September 15, 2008.

Starting in 2009, the Major Grant Deadlines will be permanently changed to March 15 (notification mid June) and September 15 (notification mid January) to better accommodate projects year-round.

Non-profit organizations are also welcome to apply for the Council’s Mini Grants, of up to $2,500, which continue to be accepted on an ongoing basis throughout the year.
Council grants provide financial support for public programs presented by not-for-profit organizations across New York State that bring humanities scholars and scholarship to a general public audience.
Potential applicants may learn more about both of our grants programs, review grant guidelines, eligibility, and download grant applications by visiting nyhumanities.org/grants. For other inquiries, Council program officers are available for consultation via email or by phone at 212.233.1131.
The Council also a number of other programs including Reading Between the Lines, Speakers in the Humanities, Speakers in the Schools and Together Book Talk for Kids and Parents. For further information about these programs and our organization, please contact us at 212.233.1131 or visit our website at www.nyhumanities.org.

Sincerely,
Lauren Kushnick
Program Associate
New York Council for the Humanities
150 Broadway, Suite 1700
New York, NY 10038
212-233-1131