Humanities Kansas has embarked on a mission to explore bold stories and big ideas across Kansas—concentrating on what it means to be human, to be part of a democracy, and to strengthen our communities. As it marks its first 50 years, Humanities Kansas is dedicated to carrying forward Kansas stories, continuing to highlight the state's rich cultural tapestry.
The Humanities For All Mini Grant program supports a wide range of projects that use history, literature, and culture to engage the public. Its goals are to share stories exploring the human experience, foster public discussions, generate insights for a thriving democracy, and ensure projects are anchored in current scholarship and lived experiences. Supported projects may include exhibitions, community conversations, town halls, panel discussions, presentations, book discussions, and various forms of media like short films and podcasts. The emphasis is on creativity, innovation, and the central role of humanities disciplines such as history, literature, ethnic studies, linguistics, law, folklore, gender studies, and more. Projects should aim to engage the general public and can be presented in-person, online, or through creative formats. The arts are distinguished from humanities projects, with the latter focusing on analysis and contextualization rather than the creation of art.