Description
The Utah Humanities Council provides funding to Utah groups and organizations conducting public projects in the humanities. UHC grants are intended to foster connections among cultural organizations, community groups, and humanities scholars. Grant projects promote public appreciation and understanding of human traditions, values, and issues through informed public discussion; contribute to humanities scholarship and to the broad diffusion of knowledge beyond the academic setting; and strengthen precollegiate teaching of the humanities. Grants range from $500 $5,00 and require 1:1 match (may be inkind).

How to Use This Tool
Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations such as libraries, historical societies, museums, local arts and humanities councils, civic and service organizations, public radio and television states, educational institutions, local and state government agencies, and ad hoc groups. Draft applications are required and due one month in advance of the final deadlines: March 1, July 1, and September 1 each year. Instructions and application forms can be found online at www.utahhumanities.org.

Limitations
While an applicant need not reside in Utah, the project must take place in the state or be made available to Utah residents. Live programs in Utah are a high priority.

Grants may not be used for creative or performing arts, fund raising events, indirect costs, advocacy or political action, student projects, building purchase, construction, maintenance, or renovation, equipment purchase or acquisition, academic courses for credit, scholarships or fellowships, receptions, food, or entertainment.

Examples
Living Traditions of the Bear River Valley $3,000
Bear River Association of Governments / Bear River Heritage Area Council.
The Bear River Heritage Area Council has adopted a Strategic Plan that includes a plan for working with long time area residents and scholars to record local histories and identify and document traditional artisans and folklore of the Bear River region. The committee will work with communities and professional folklore fieldworkers to collect and record oral histories and information on local culture, artisans, and historically significant buildings and sites.

Contacts
Utah Humanities Council
202 W 300 N
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
Phone: 801-359-9670
FAX: 801-533-7869
www.utahhumanities.org