The Arts, Humanities, and Historic Preservation (AHHP) Grants offered by Sauk County provide funding to community organizations and local governments for projects that promote local arts, humanities, and historic preservation. Eligible arts projects include public exhibitions, performances, publications, lectures, and multimedia documentaries covering disciplines such as dance, theater, music, architecture, folk arts, literary arts, and visual arts. Humanities and historic preservation projects focus on the study and documentation of human thought and culture, including history, languages, literature, and philosophy. Historic projects may involve research, documentation, and preservation of Sauk County’s cultural history.

Applicants must ensure that grant-supported activities result in tangible services presented to the community within 12 months of receiving the grant. Public access to the project, program, or service is a fundamental requirement. These grants do not support "brick-and-mortar" projects, emphasizing non-structural community enrichment activities.

The application period for large AHHP grants begins December 1, 2024, with a submission deadline of January 10, 2025, at 4:00 PM. Applications can be submitted via a Google form or a PDF form, with materials either hand-delivered or postmarked by the deadline. Dates may be subject to change, so applicants should confirm closer to December. Applicants can contact the grant office at 608-355-3250 or AHHPgrants@saukcountywi.gov for questions or assistance.

Eligible projects must provide community benefits within Sauk County and meet accessibility requirements for public engagement. Support materials such as personnel forms and promotional logos are available for applicants. Final reporting on grant-supported activities is also a requirement to ensure transparency and accountability.

For further details, application forms, and supporting documentation, visit the Sauk County website or contact the Extension, Education, Arts, and Culture Committee at their Baraboo office in the West Square Building. Additional resources, including the AHHP Grant application and related guidelines, can be found on the grant program’s webpage.