Application:

Download and complete one (1) Speakers in the Humanities program Application Form per program request.

The application form is also available in PDF format.

Administrative Fees: Fees are based according to the number of events held in a calendar year.  Organizations are allowed to host four (4) events per year.

First Application : $35.00

Second Application: $50.00

Third Application: $75.00

Fourth Application: $75.00

Mail the completed application, along with the correct administrative fee and proof of your organization's not-for-profit status to:

New York Council for the Humanities

Speakers in the Humanities

150 Broadway, Suite 1700

New York, NY 10038

Funds will not be awarded to applications:

• Arriving less than eight (8) weeks in advance of the proposed lecture date
• Arriving incomplete
• From host organizations who have already held four (4) Speakers lectures during the calendar year
• Without the correct processing fee and correct proof of not-for-profit status (501c3 or 990 Federal Tax forms are accepted)
• With limited audience outreach planned, including host organizations that cannot commit to gathering an audience of at least 40 people (20 in rural areas)
• For members-only organizations or events
• For lectures that are to be used as part of any fundraising activity or an admission fee is charged

Notification:

Within three (3) weeks of submitting your application, both you and your requested Speaker will be notified of the Council's decision.

Please remember that funding is not guaranteed. Speakers in the Humanities is a competitive program, and the Council may not be able to fulfill all requests.

If you have further questions about the Speakers in the Humanities program, please view our Common Questions, or contact the Council at (212) 233-1131, ext. 23, or by email at speakers@nyhumanities.org.