With the Marilyn Hatza Memorial SHINE Grant Program, Maryland Humanities takes the next step in grantmaking, and aims to lower barriers and provide funding in a more
equitable way to organizations statewide. Thanks to the State of Maryland via the Maryland Historical Trust for providing the Hatza SHINE seed money and helping to invest in a healthier humanities landscape statewide. Hatza SHINE Grants are $10,000 general operating support grants for Maryland nonprofits conducting humanities programming. The FY25 application opened on June 24, 2024.
- June 24, 2024 – application opens
- July 17, 2024 – virtual info session
- July 29, 2024 – virtual open office hours
- August 13, 2024 – virtual Q&A session
- August 14, 2024 – draft review deadline
- August 27, 2024 – virtual Q&A session
- August 29, 2024 – virtual open office hours
- September 1, 2024 – application closes
- Mid-November, 2024 – awardees notified