HNY

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Action Grants

FEATURED
Action Grant: The Quick and the Dead: Audre Lorde Edition
Wendy’s Subway
$5000 | NYC
A multi-phase, year-long program that highlights the life, work, and legacy of a deceased writer, through a reading group, a series of public programs, and a newly commissioned lecture from a contemporary performer.
See past Action Grants:
2022 2021 2020
Action Grant: Yours, for the Oppressed: An original play about Albany abolitionists Stephen and Harriet Myers
Black Theatre Troupe
$5000 | Capital Region
The play tells the story of Albany abolitionists Harriet and Stephen Myers, and the struggles faced by Black Americans involved in the Underground Railroad.
See past Action Grants:
2022 2021 2020
Action Grant: Working in Sound
Department of Music Faculty, Columbia University
$5000 | NYC
A multi-year project inviting young women of color from New York City’s public high schools to Columbia University to engage with music—as composers, improvisers, sound artists, and thinkers—under the guidance of faculty, graduate students, and workshop leaders.
See past Action Grants:
2022 2021 2020
Action Grants offer $6,500 to $10,000 to implement humanities projects that encourage public audiences to reflect on their values, explore new ideas, and engage with others in their community. All subjects and themes relevant to the communities served are welcome. These grants aim to:
  • Connect audiences more deeply to the communities where they live and work
  • Solidify community partnerships and diversify audiences
  • Creatively employ the tools of the humanities to respond to issues and ideas capturing the imagination and passion of New Yorkers today
HOW TO APPLY

To apply for an HNY grant, register through the Grant Portal link below where you can also resume an application, view your awards, or submit final reports.

Don’t hesitate to reach out by email to [email protected].

DEADLINES

The next Action Grant deadline will be in spring 2025.

Please note that Humanities New York has recently changed their grant-making platform from Fluxx to Salesforce. Please visit this link for more information and for training materials. If you have any questions please email [email protected].