Indiana Humanities supports 54 projects with total of $225K
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Indianapolis-based Indiana Humanities, a statewide not-for-profit that encourages Hoosiers to think, read and talk, has awarded a total of $225,000 to 54 cultural institutions, libraries, universities and other not-for-profits.
The grants and fellowships were given to build public humanities programs in 30 communities across the state, including Hammond, Kokomo, Paoli and Richmond.
This year’s projects include bilingual storytime at the Goshen Public Library, a panel discussion exploring the Free People of Color who established communities in 19th century Hamilton County, and a video about coastal change in Michigan City.
Of the 54 investments, 45 were wide-reaching Action Grants, and 11 were Historic Preservation Education Grants — both for up to $3,000. Nine INcommon Grants were given, which focus on social, economic, cultural and racial issues, and six Wilma Gibbs Moore Fellowships were given to explore anti-Black racial injustice and structural racism in Indiana. Recipients for those awards could see up to $5,000.
“By awarding these grants, Indiana Humanities has supported both new and returning programs and projects that continue to bring Hoosiers together across Indiana for critical discussions about racial equity, environmental change and local literature,” George Hanlin, director of grants at Indiana Humanities, said in a news release. “It’s been an outstanding year for humanities programming across the state and we’re thrilled to have played a role in these opportunities for Hoosiers to engage with one another.”
The not-for-profit plans to offer $240,000 in grants in 2024 and plans to focus on both accessibility efforts and research related to Native American studies as well as the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026.
“We’re certain that 2024 holds even more opportunities for Hoosiers to engage in the humanities and we’re excited to reinforce the work our community organizations are already doing so well,” said Hanlin. “It’s always our mission to provide dynamic grants that inspire nonprofits across the state to put together impactful public humanities programs for their communities.”
Indiana Humanities plans to add three more awards: Accessibility Grants, Native American Fellowships and A More Perfect Union Grants. Information on these grants will be post throughout 2024.