Campus Partners are Encouraged to Apply for a Gaines Mini-Grant Applications accepted on a rolling basis

Back for its fifth year, the Gaines Center's Mini-Grant program invite applications from a member of any University of Kentucky college or department to apply for a limited number of awards for the 2024-2025 academic year. The humanities intersect with every discipline on the University of Kentucky campus, and, last year, Gaines' mini-grant program created partnerships with a number of campus departments highlighting just how rich those intersections can be. Applications for this year's mini-grants close on Monday October 7, 2024.

These grants, up to $500, are intended to support humanities-related programming and expenses related to speaker fees and/or event logistics. Based upon last year's mini-grant programs, events matching funds from partner departments were especially successful and are encouraged in this application cycle (though not required). 

Funded programs must: 

•  demonstrate a strong humanities focus 
• allow for maximum participation of faculty, students and/or community members when possible 
• occur before May 1, 2025
• list the Gaines Center for the Humanities as a (co-) sponsor on all relevant announcements and marketing materials; and
• Use a JV to transfer/process funds in coordination with unit's budget officer

Applications are open through Oct 7th, 2024 but will be awarded on a rolling basis; early applications are encouraged as funds are limited. Questions may be directed to Dr. Chelsea Brislin, Associate Director of the Gaines Center. 

Submit Your Mini-Grant Application