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As part of our grantmaking process, Maryland Humanities engages external grant reviewers to decide how funding is allocated.
This consists of recruiting community members, humanities scholars and grant experts to participate in trainings, score applications and collectively evaluate grantees to receive awards.
Reviewer Information
Responsibilities
- Attending a 1-hour virtual orientation to become familiar with the MD Humanities grants process and our grants management portal
- Before reviewing grant applications, reviewers are responsible for familiarizing themselves with the goals of the Hatza SHINE grant program, applicant eligibility, and the grant scoring rubric.
- Reviewers read and score 15 to 20 grant applications. Reviewers are required to provide constructive comments on applications.
- Reviewers must attend a final review meeting (2 hours) to discuss scoring and decide on funding recommendations.
Stipend
Each reviewer will receive a stipend of $300 for their time and expertise.
Eligibility
- MD resident, if not a MD resident a significant connection to the Maryland community
- Professional or personal background in the humanities
- Demonstrated commitment to or experience in diversity, equity and inclusion principles
- Experience with grant writing, grant reviewing, program evaluation, program coordination, or community organizing is preferred but not required
Time Commitment
- Virtual Orientation: 1 hour
- Independent familiarizing with Hatza SHINE goals, application, and scoring rubric: 2 hours
- Reading and scoring 15-20 applications: 20 hours
- Virtual Final Review Meeting: 2 hours
- Total hours: 25 hours