Funding for TALK Events
All Humanities Kansas book discussions are available to Kansas nonprofits free-of-charge, as funding allows.
Eligibility
- In-state nonprofits are eligible, including colleges and universities
- 501(c)(3) status is not required.
- HK programs are intended for out-of-school adults. HK is not able to support classroom visits or events designed for children or teens.
Award Amounts
If the speaker/discussion leader is traveling up to 200 miles one-way for your event, the sponsoring organization will receive $300 to pay for the speaker.
If the speaker/discussion leader is traveling 201 miles or more one-way for your event, the sponsoring organization will receive $500 to pay for the speaker.
Cost Share
All HK funds are matched with local contributions called cost share. This includes volunteer or staff hours needed to organize the event, the rental of a meeting room, and other items. It does not have to include a cash match. Download a sample cost share form.
Deadlines
- Completed applications are due no later than six weeks before the event date.
- The events should occur within six months of the date of the submission to HK.
How Many HK Programs Can You Receive?
In-state, nonprofit organization are eligible for up to four fundraising requests per HK fiscal year (November 1 through October 31) as funding allows. This includes:
- Up to 2 Speakers Bureau requests
- Up to 2 TALK book series requests
All HK programs — Speakers Bureau and TALK — are intended to be free and open to the public. Please contact Abigail Kaup at abigail@humanitieskansas.org 785-357-0359 if you have questions. It is possible that not every request for funding will be awarded.
HK program funds cannot be used for administrative fees or indirect costs. Funding is only to be used to pay for the humanities professional(s).
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After Receiving the Funding
The sponsoring organization will be responsible for:
- Coordinating and publicizing the event
- Paying the speaker/discussion leader on the day of the event
- Submitting a brief final report and cost share report to HK within two weeks after the event is held. (Filing your final report ensures that your organization can continue to receive HK funding support, as funding allows).
Speakers Bureau Reports
TALK Reports
Get Help
Contact Abigail Kaup at abigail@humanitieskansas.org or 785-357-0359. We'll walk you through the process.