Oregon Humanities offers programs that help Oregonians connect, reflect, and learn from each other. Our grants program awards funding for humanities programs and events hosted by nonprofit organizations, federally recognized Native American tribes, and rural-serving public libraries in Oregon.
As the Oregon affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, Oregon Humanities regrants federal funds along with private dollars. Please note that the funding and scope of our 2025 grantmaking may be affected by the federal administration's directives and budget. Within these parameters, Oregon Humanities staff and board members review the grants process and funding levels on an annual basis, making any necessary adjustments for current or future grant cycles.
Grant Opportunities
Public Program Grants
Oregon Humanities awards annual Public Program Grants of up to $10,000 in support of humanities programs and events across Oregon that explore challenging questions and strive for connected communities. To learn more about this grant, visit our Public Program Grants page.
This grant is open for applications. To submit an application, please use this form. The deadline to submit applications is Monday, March 3, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. PT.
Mini Grants for Rural Libraries
Oregon Humanities awards Mini Grants for Rural Libraries that enable rural-serving Oregon libraries to create and host their own humanities events. Each year, a theme is announced by Oregon Humanities before the grant’s application period begins. Awarded libraries interpret the theme to create and host their own humanities events that will be meaningful to their communities. To learn more about this grant, visit our Mini Grants for Rural Libraries page.
This grant is currently closed for applications. To be notified when applications open, sign up for our grant opportunities newsletter.
Funding Priorities
Oregon Humanities has determined funding priorities in alignment with our mission. Click here to read more.
Oregon Humanities is committed to funding organizations across our state. Knowing that we have limited federal grant funds to award, we are committed to funding mission-aligned organizations and programs that help communities and individuals better understand themselves, their communities, and the state.
Applications are welcome from all organizations that meet our grants’ eligibility requirements. Eligibility requirements are detailed on the website pages for each grant. If you've never connected with Oregon Humanities or aren't sure if your program, event, idea, or organization is eligible, please reach out.
Assistance for Applicants
Oregon Humanities offers many types of support to organizations applying for our grants. Click here to read more.
We know that applying for a grant can be challenging, whether you’ve received grants in the past or if it's your first time applying! Oregon Humanities offers many types of support to help grant applicants write their strongest application.
We also offer support and assistance to our grantees, to help them manage the proper use of their funding and assistance with their grant reporting.
To be notified of our online and in-person help/info sessions, please sign up for our newsletter here. If you have immediate questions, please contact our grants team at grants@oregonhumanities.org.
Questions? Reach out to us!
Do you have questions about applying, eligibility, or whether your program/event is in alignment with our grants? Want to share feedback or ideas? Please email grants@oregonhumanities.org.
Please note that Oregon Humanities staff are available to answer questions Monday through Friday during normal business hours.