AHA’s statewide grantmaking has been impacted by abrupt federal cuts to our budget. But we are happy to share that AHA’s monthly Mini Grants (up to $2,500) are once again active. Apply now to fund your 'America at 250'-related projects!
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NOTE: AHA’s statewide grantmaking is currently limited to its Mini Grants. Our Major Grants and Media Grants remain paused, due to the disruption of our longtime partnership with the National Endowment for the Humanities. We will post updates, when available.
For eligibility and project requirements, visit our Grant Guidelines.
America at 250: In 2026, AHA will prioritize funding projects that help Alabamians use the humanities to explore our nation’s founding history and principles. These include opportunities to reflect on how Alabamians have pursued a more perfect union, and to engage in community conversations about our shared future. Other projects unrelated to America’s 250th will still be considered.
AHA awards Alabama Public Humanities Grants to Alabama-based nonprofit organizations, accredited public and 501(c)(3) institutions of higher education, state and local government agencies, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments.
Applicants are encouraged to develop proposals for a variety of projects. The three essential components of successful grant proposals are active public participation, strong humanities content, and direct involvement of humanities scholars.
Projects examples include:
–Lectures and panels discussions
–Festivals and conferences
–Book or reading discussions
–Teacher workshops
–Oral history projects
–Temporary and traveling exhibitions
–Documentary films or series
–Podcasts, apps, or other digital media
Designed for flexibility, Mini Grants feature a simplified and quicker application process to support a broad range of projects. Mini Grants do not require cost share matches. Project activities cannot begin until at least 45 days after the application deadline.
MINI GRANT DEADLINES:
First of each month.
Major grants are offered three times a year, and support a broad range of projects. Major grants require a 1:1 cost share match, including cash and in-kind contributions. Project activities cannot begin until at least 60 days after the application deadline.
MAJOR GRANT DEADLINES:
March 15: Major Grants spring application deadline
July 15: Major Grants summer application deadline
November 15: Major Grants fall application deadline
Media Grants provide support for documentary films, television and radio programs, and digital or web-based projects. Media grants require a 2:1 cost share match, including cash and in-kind contributions. Project activities cannot begin until at least 90 days after the application deadline.
MEDIA GRANT DEADLINES:
June 15: Media Grants annual application deadline
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AHA encourages all applicants — and particularly first-time applicants — to contact AHA’s grants director to discuss project ideas and verify eligibility before beginning the application process. Calls can be scheduled to discuss your proposal or to answer any grant-related questions you might have.
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To strengthen your proposal, we encourage you to submit a draft application for feedback. Draft applications are due one month before each grant’s final deadline, and must be submitted through AHA’s online grants portal.
AHA Grants Portal
In 2025, AHA grants funded 36 public programs statewide, despite substantial federal funding cuts
Meet our 2025 granteesFor more information, contact AHA Grants Director Graydon Rust at grust@alabamahumanities.org or 205.558.3997.
