Social, religious, or political action programs that advocate a specific point of view
Projects primarily intended to promote an organization or its programs
Fundraising for a particular organization or cause
Construction, preservation, or renovation of buildings, bridges, or roads
International travel or to attend professional meetings
Creative or performing arts, unless interpretation by humanities scholars is central
Entertainment, including receptions at public or private events
Scholarly conference that does not have a strong public outreach component
College and university courses, courses to fulfill an undergraduate, master’s, or doctorate program
Gifts, t-shirts, cash prizes, or awards to anyone
Meals for applicant’s staff, guests, presenters, schools, or general public
Ingredients for meals or food demonstrations
Rent for event spaces owned or operated by the applicant organization
Salaries, honoraria, and/or fringe benefits for staff of federal or state agencies
Grants awarded to individuals
Grant writer fees and salaries
Fiscal agent grant administration fee or salary
Restoration or conservation work
Fellowships or scholarships
Foreign, non-economy, or extensive domestic airline travel
For profit activities or events
Unsecured registration fees, grants, and donations may not be used for cost-share
Council grant funds may not be used for stipends for educators participating in seminars or institutes.