Open
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
This program supports humanities projects in history, archaeology, literature, languages, philosophy, ethics, comparative religion, and the arts. Grants are occasionally made in Canada, and applicants should allow 3-4 months for an official response.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Enhance an existing program
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Higher Education
- Research
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Regional
- Provincial
- National
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Humanities scholarship and related academic projects
- Interdisciplinary projects connecting the humanities with other fields
- Projects that increase public exposure to the humanities
- Projects that strengthen preparation for humanistic disciplines
Documents Needed
- Project proposal
- Project budget
- Organization legal status information
- IRS Letter of Determination, if required
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Institutions of higher education
- Learned societies
- Museums
- Major editorial projects
- Humanistic organizations
Who is not eligible
- Projects outside the humanities
- Applicants seeking multi-year support
- Overhead or capital projects
Eligible expenses
- Project-related costs listed in the proposal budget.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Multi-year grants
- Overhead projects
- Capital projects
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Venice
- Europe and the Americas, broadly defined
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed throughout the year.
- Applicants receive an email receipt after submission.
- An official decision is provided in about 3-4 months.
- If using a fiscal sponsor, the grant contract and payment are made through that organization.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
- An email receipt is sent immediately after submission.
- The Foundation reviews proposals throughout the year.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Humanities Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Humanities Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Humanities Program?
This program supports humanities projects in history, archaeology, literature, languages, philosophy, ethics, comparative religion, and the arts. Grants are occasionally made in Canada, and applicants should allow 3-4 months for an official response.
Who is eligible for the Humanities Program program?
To be eligible for the Humanities Program program, you must:
Humanities-related project
Institution or humanistic organization
Commitment to excellence
What expenses are eligible under Humanities Program?
Humanities scholarship and related academic projects
Interdisciplinary projects connecting the humanities with other fields
Projects that increase public exposure to the humanities
Projects that strengthen preparation for humanistic disciplines
Who can I contact for more information about the Humanities Program?
You can contact The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation.
Where is the Humanities Program available?
The Humanities Program program is available across Canada.
Is the Humanities Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Humanities Program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Humanities Program?
Humanities Program is funded by The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation