News from the New York Council for the Humanities

The New York Council for the Humanities has updated its grant guidelines and application forms for both Mini Grants ($2500 and below) and Major Grants (over $2500). These new materials should be used for all future applications to the Council and are available on our website at www.nyhumanities.org/grants

Grant Deadlines and Eligibility: Our next Major Grant deadline is November 1st, 2007; Mini Grants are accepted on a rolling basis. Council grants are available to any New York State non-profit organization to support public programs in the humanities, and can be used for a wide range of projects. 

Grant Proposals and Questions: If you have a project you’d like to discuss, or have general questions about the Council’s grant program please contact Jane McNamara, Senior Program Officer (212-233-1131 x24, or Lauren Kushnick, Program Associate (212-233-1131 x 21. 

Other Council Programs and Events: For more information on the Council and its other programs across the state visit our website. Check out our online Calendar of Events for a listing of programs in your area.