NORTH CAROLINA HUMANITIES COUNCIL

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The North Carolina Humanities Council is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to supporting the humanities through grantmaking, having paid a total of $373.9K across 145 grantees in 2024. The Council operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Council can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
THE NORTH CAROLINA HUMANITIES COUNCIL IS DEDICATED TO PROMOTING FREE PUBLIC PROGRAMS IN THE HUMANITIES ACROSS NORTH CAROLINA.
Cause Areas
1
Humanities
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL
$99.9K
3%
MUSEUM OF THE NEW SOUTH INC
$76.5K
2%
ALLIANCE FOR HERITAGE CONSERVATION
$62.3K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
20
Median 1st year grant
$12.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$15.9K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NORTH CAROLINA HUMANITIES COUNCIL?
No. NORTH CAROLINA HUMANITIES COUNCIL does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does NORTH CAROLINA HUMANITIES COUNCIL give?
NORTH CAROLINA HUMANITIES COUNCIL primarily gives to organizations located in North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. 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 NORTH CAROLINA HUMANITIES COUNCIL’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NORTH CAROLINA HUMANITIES COUNCIL fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $12 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does NORTH CAROLINA HUMANITIES COUNCIL make each year?
In 2024, NORTH CAROLINA HUMANITIES COUNCIL awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $374 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NORTH CAROLINA HUMANITIES COUNCIL fund recently?
In 2024, NORTH CAROLINA HUMANITIES COUNCIL awarded grants to about 150 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL, MUSEUM OF THE NEW SOUTH INC, and ALLIANCE FOR HERITAGE CONSERVATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NORTH CAROLINA HUMANITIES COUNCIL?
NORTH CAROLINA HUMANITIES COUNCIL does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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