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?
  
  
• How will my organization know if the proposed project meets PHC's funding requirements?
  
  
• 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?
  
  
• 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 Reasons Why Applications Are Not Funded
  
  
• Humanities Grants Glossary