HUMANITIES IOWA
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Humanities Iowa is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Iowa, with additional support in Illinois and South Dakota. The organization does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in applying for grants can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE MISSION OF HUMANITIES IOWA IS TO PROMOTE UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF THE PEOPLE, COMMUNITIES, CULTURE, AND STORIES OF IMPORTANCE TO IOWA AND THE NATION. HUMANITIES IOWA (HI) IS COMMITTED TO BRINGING THE HUMANITIES TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH GRANT MAKING, PUBLICATIONS, INTERACTIVE PROGRAMMING AND EVENTS. FOUNDED IN 1971, HI IS AN AFFILIATE OF THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES (NEH) IN WASHINGTON, D.C. WE PROVIDE GRANTS AND PARTNERSHIPS TO OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT FURTHER THE HUMANITIES IN THE STATE, AND WE CONDUCT OUR OWN PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT THE HUMANITIES ACROSS IOWA. EACH YEAR WE SERVE OVER 250,000 IOWANS WITH PROGRAMMING AND PROJECTS LIKE OUR SPEAKERS BUREAU. WE HAVE A STRONG COMMITMENT TO SHARING AND SUPPORTING THE HUMANITIES WITH ALL IOWANS, AND TO BRINGING THE HUMANITIES TO LIFE.
Cause Areas
1
Humanities
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
DUBUQUE MUSEUM OF ART
$111.6K
7%
THE DANISH IMMIGRANT MUSEUM
$84K
5%
Dubuque County Historical Society
$60K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
3
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to HUMANITIES IOWA?
No. HUMANITIES IOWA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does HUMANITIES IOWA give?
HUMANITIES IOWA primarily gives to organizations located in Iowa, Illinois, and South Dakota. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are HUMANITIES IOWA’s grants?
The largest share of grants from HUMANITIES IOWA fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does HUMANITIES IOWA make each year?
In 2024, HUMANITIES IOWA awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $35 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did HUMANITIES IOWA fund recently?
In 2024, HUMANITIES IOWA awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include DUBUQUE MUSEUM OF ART, THE DANISH IMMIGRANT MUSEUM, and Dubuque County Historical Society. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to HUMANITIES IOWA?
HUMANITIES IOWA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.