Humanities Grants Frequently Asked Questions
Please review these FAQ for a quick overview of the Humanities Grants program. These questions and answers are not meant to supplant a careful reading of the guidelines, but rather to facilitate the application process—particularly for first-time applicants. Please review the guidelines thoroughly before completing and submitting your application. Tips for success and a glossary of grant-making terms also are included for review.
- What are the humanities?
- What grant programs does PHC offer?
- Does PHC provide grant counseling?
- How will my organization know if the proposed project meets PHC's funding requirements?
- What are common reasons why applications are not funded?
- What is a public humanities program?
- What is meant by the "general public"?
- What is a humanities scholar/expert?
- How can my organization find humanities scholars/experts to collaborate with? And, can scholars living outside of PA be paid with PHC funds?
- Who is eligible to apply for funding?
- Who is NOT eligible to apply for funding?
- Can an organization based outside of PA apply for funding?
- How can I get an application?
- When are applications due?
- Can organizations apply for more than one Humanities Grant at a time?
- What is the maximum amount of funds that can be requested?
- How does the Intent to Apply process work?
- How does Gift-and-Matching work?
- Does PHC fund general operating expenses?
- What costs do grant funds cover?
- What costs do grant funds NOT cover?
- Are there restrictions on the amount of funds that can be requested for staff salaries?
- What is a DUNS number?
- Why does PHC require participation in the Cultural Data Project?
- How do I create a Cultural Data Project funder report?
- Can organizations charge admission for projects seeking PHC funding?
- Does PHC fund media projects?
- Can I submit my application electronically or by fax?
- How will my organization know that its application has been received?
- What does PHC look for when reviewing applications?
- How are funding decisions made?
- How does PHC determine the amount of funds to be awarded to successful applicants?
- When will applicants be notified of funding decisions?
- If funded, when do applicants receive funds? Can funds be spent on costs incurred before the receipt of PHC funds?
- Tips For Success/Common Problems With Applications
- Humanities Grants Glossary
Also See...
- Humanities Grants
- Administration Materials
- Applicant Contribution Requirements
- Application Forms
[PDF] | [Word] | [Excel]
Note: forms are effective until further notice. - Cultural Data Project
- Eligibility
- Examples of Humanities Programming
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Gift-and-Matching
- Goals
- How to Apply
- Review Criteria
- Review Process
- Types of Grants
- What Funds Cover
