Humanities Texas grants enable communities throughout the state to develop programs of local interest promoting history, culture, and education. 

Since 1974, we have awarded more than 5,000 grants in 400 Texas communities supporting a wide range of public humanities programs, including lectures, oral history projects, museum exhibitions, teacher institutes, reading programs, and documentary films.

Annually, Humanities Texas awards an average of 150 grants to over 70 communities throughout the state. Contact our grants team to learn how we can support the work you do in your community!

Mini-grants

Everything you need to apply for a Humanities Texas mini-grant.

Major Grants

Everything you need to apply for a Humanities Texas major grant.

Exhibition Grants

Apply for a grant to support the rental of a Humanities Texas traveling exhibition.

Rural Grants

Everything you need to apply for a Humanities Texas rural grant.

Grants FAQ

Answers to questions that applicants commonly ask.

Questions about Grants

Call 512.440.1991 (press 1) or email grants@humanitiestexas.org

Meet with a Grants Team Member

Preview Online Grant Applications