Now recruiting reviewers for Fall 2026!
Interested reviewers apply here.
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
- Reviewers must attend 1 virtual orientation (1 hour) to become familiar with the MD Humanities grants process and rubric.
- Thursday, September 9, 2026 at 3pm OR Tuesday, September 15 at 10am.
- 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 up to 20 grant applications. Reviewers are required to provide constructive comments on applications.
- Reviewers must attend 1 virtual review panel deliberation meeting (2 hours) to discuss scoring and decide on funding recommendations.
- Tuesday, November 10 at 2pm OR Thursday, November 12 at 10am.
Stipend
Each reviewer will receive a stipend of $200 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