The Maine Humanities Council, a state-based affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, administers Mini Grants as part of its commitment to fostering public engagement with the humanities. These grants are designed to fund projects that bring humanities perspectives to communities throughout Maine, with a particular emphasis on reaching audiences that have been traditionally under-resourced in the humanities. The council encourages applications from organizations serving and/or led by members of such communities, reflecting a deliberate curatorial stance toward equity and access. Awards of up to $2,000 are available for smaller-scale initiatives that demonstrate clear public benefit and intellectual rigor. While the grant amount is modest, the program's scope is significant: it supports a wide range of humanities activities, including but not limited to public discussions, exhibitions, film screenings, oral history projects, and interpretive programming. The council evaluates proposals on their strength and clarity in articulating the humanities content and their potential for broad public outreach. This opportunity is particularly suited to documentary practitioners and other creative professionals whose work intersects with the humanities and who are based in or partnering with Maine communities. The Mini Grants program does not prescribe a specific medium or format; rather, it prioritizes projects that foster critical thinking, historical understanding, and cultural dialogue. Successful applicants will demonstrate a thoughtful integration of humanities themes and a realistic plan for engaging the public.