Founded in 1971, Georgia Humanities is the only non-profit organization in Georgia dedicated to supporting the humanities statewide. By connecting people and communities, it aims to foster understanding and inspire hope. As an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, it promotes programming across all ages and backgrounds, exploring individual and collective identities. Georgia Humanities is committed to understanding community needs and ensuring comprehensive access to humanities programming.
Georgia Humanities' grants program is designed to support public humanities projects across Georgia that are innovative in delivering humanities knowledge to the public. The grants aim to engage communities through cultural programs that encourage dialogue and shared experiences. Target recipients include nonprofits such as museums, libraries, universities, and historical societies, funding a variety of projects like walking tours, exhibitions, author talks, lecture series, and literary festivals. Both in-person and virtual project proposals are welcome. Funded projects should prioritize accessibility, aiming for minimal or no cost to the public and should be designed for diverse audiences. Supported activities can range from lecture series and public seminars to historic tours, living history programs, and workshops, among others.