Quick Grants are small implementation grants of up to $4,999 that support small-scale humanities activities such as discussion-based public programs, exhibitions, and tours. Successful proposals must be:
Quick Grants fund several project types, including exhibitions, walking tours, panel discussions, digital learning tools, and community reading projects. For more information and examples of typical Quick Grant projects, view the “Sample Quick Grants” below.
Upcoming Application Deadlines:
Award Notification: The first workday of the following month
Grant Period: 12 months
Please note that application questions may change from year to year. Some sample model applications may not reflect all questions asked in the current application.
We are eager to help you submit a strong application. Before applying, organizations must contact CTH Grants Staff at grants@cthumanities.org to discuss your project idea. Applications submitted without prior communication with CTH staff will not be considered.
For a PDF preview of the current Quick Grant application, click here.
For an overview of the application process, click here.
Online Grant Application PortalIn FY24 (July 2023-June 2024), the success rate for Quick Grants was