|
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the humanities?
A: The humanities comprise those disciplines that explore the human experience — our ideas, our history, our literature, and our values. These include history, philosophy, languages, literature, ethics, linguistics, archaeology, comparative religion, and jurisprudence. The humanities also include the history, theory, and criticism of the arts and architecture, along with those aspects of the social sciences employing historical or philosophical approaches.
Q:
Who is eligible for a grant?
A: Any nonprofit organization! Most organizations receiving MHC grant funds have IRS tax exempt status, but small nonprofit groups that have not received this status are also eligible for MHC support. We do not fund individuals or for-profit organizations.
Q:
What kinds of projects are eligible for funding?
A:Grant projects should reach the general public of Maryland and engage them in discussions about a critical issue or an enriching humanities experience.
Q: What are the project accessibility requirements?
A:Projects activities must be handicapped accessible and open to the public without regard to race, color, religion, handicap, national origin, sex, disability, or age.
Q: What kinds of projects do NOT qualify for funding?
A: MHC does not support scholarly symposia directed toward a limited or specialized audience, book publishing, research projects, activities in the creative or performing arts, general operating expenses, construction or renovation projects, museum or library acquisitions, direct social action or political advocacy, or fundraising or profit making activities. MHC does not support scholarships, fellowships, or regular course offerings.
Q:
Who do I contact?
A:For more information on grants, please contact Lydia Woods at 410-685-0303 or lwoods@mdhc.org.
Q:
What kind of projects have you funded in the past?
A:MHC is proud of its history of awarding grants for high-quality programs that bring the enriching benefits of the humanities to Marylanders.
Below are MHC awarded grants from past years. While these may provide some guidance, please note that MHC is beginning to phase-in grant categories and criteria that encourage discussions, forums, and other interactive formats using the humanities as the central tools to explore and understand the complexity of an issue. This approach is congruent with our revised mission – to use the insights, knowledge, and wisdom of the humanities to inform discussions about issues that we face in our daily lives.
In addition, you can click here to check out web-based projects funded by MHC’s grant program!
|
