Idaho Humanities Council
K-12 Grants
Small Idaho Humanities Council grants up to $500 for humanities projects by K-12 teachers and schools, reviewed every month.
- Amount
- Up to $500
- Can a for-profit school apply?
- Unclear: ask the funder
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Who this fits
- Private school · Microschool · Homeschool co‑opAny Idaho teacher or school, or nonprofits (religious organizations named) serving K-12 teachers. Private schools may get lower preference than public schools.Religious schools: yes
- New schools
- Not stated for new schools
- Where
- Idaho only
- Last checked
- Oct 28, 2026on idahohumanities.org
Unconfirmed: check with the funder
We couldn’t confirm these on an official page. Treat them as open questions, not facts.
- Whether a homeschool co-op teacher counts as a K-12 teacher
How to apply
- Step 1: Read the K-12 guidelines
- Step 2: Get letters from confirmed partners
- Step 3: Get a UEI (schools) or use SSN (individual teachers)
- Step 4: Apply in Foundant by the 1st of any month
Funders change their requirements. Check the official page before you apply. Getting ready? See what funders usually ask for.
Who can apply
“Any individual teacher or school in Idaho, or non-profits wanting to do projects which focus on K-12 teachers in Idaho can apply.”
Humanities projects for K-12 teachers (history, literature, civics and similar). IHC may give preference to individual teachers and to public schools over private schools. No 'private programs', advocacy, meals or art-making costs. Partner letters and a UEI (or SSN for individuals) needed. Religious organizations are listed as eligible applicants (faith: open). Paid to: the teacher or school. Projects last up to six months; IHC awards at most 2 grants per organization per year, and money depends on what is left in the year.
- Idaho teacher, school, or nonprofit serving K-12 teachers
- Target audience of K-12 teachers
- Letters of support from partners
- UEI number (individuals give SSN)
Timing
Reviewed monthly on the 1st; decisions in about two weeks.