OHC
Grant Opportunities
for Oklahoma Reads Oklahoma
Oklahoma
Humanities Grant Application
Oklahoma
Humanities Grant Application Instructions
The
Oklahoma Humanities Council
(OHC) is an independent, nonprofit organization serving Oklahoma as
the state partner of the National Endowment
for the Humanities (NEH). Our mission is to foster cultural opportunities
that engage and inform citizens and enhance the quality of life for
all Oklahomans. We believe that study of the humanities—disciplines
such as history, literature, philosophy, art history, archeology, and
ethics—helps people to acquire new perspectives. We strive to
encourage the life of the mind through humanities education that inspires
lifelong learning, encourages dialogue, and sparks imagination.
In addition to our own statewide programs, we are proud to lend support
to other public humanities projects. OHC has a variety
of grants available to help your community develop programming associated
with Oklahoma Reads Oklahoma. From museum exhibits to scholar/discussion
leaders, OHC has the resources to help you make your Oklahoma Reads
Oklahoma experience an exciting, community-building event. Following
is a list of OHC funding opportunites:
Quick
Grants provide up to $350 assistance for humanities programs that include
an audience discussion led by a humanities scholar. If you want an “expert”
to guide your book discussion, OHC has a list of qualified scholars
and financial assistance to help cover the costs of scholar honoraria
and travel, associated materials and supplies, and publicity for your
event. Quick Grants are also available to users of the TRACKS Traveling
Humanities Exhibits program (see information below). Applicants must
share in the cost of the program by soliciting gifts and in-kind contributions
equal to the amount of requested grant funds.
Want your community to have a “firsthand” experience with
the history and themes of the Oklahoma Reads Oklahoma book selection?
The TRACKS
Traveling Humanities Exhibits service rotates museum-quality exhibits
throughout the state, giving people of all ages the opportunity to experience
our heritage and culture in their own communities. Costs are minimal
and can be further defrayed with an OHC Quick Grant when a lecture by
a humanities scholar is presented in conjunction with the exhibit.
Territory
Speakers is a presentation/discussion program featuring scholars
from OHC’s speakers bureau. Speakers can be used to provide historical
and social context to your book discussion. A complete list of available
speakers and application fees can be found on the OHC website.
If
your community is planning a major event associated with the Oklahoma
Reads Oklahoma program, you may seek financial assistance through OHC’s
Mini-Grants, Major Grants and Challenge Grants. Awards range from $1,000
to $15,000 based on the scope of the project. All grant
applications are available on the OHC website. For additional information,
contact us at:
Oklahoma Humanities Council
428 West California, Suite 270
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
(405) 235-0280
(405) 235-0289 - fax
www.okhumanitiescouncil.org
ohc@okhumanitiescouncil.org
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