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Definition of Terms

Authorizing Official The organizational official authorized to commit institutional resources, services and personnel to a funded project.
Cash Contribution Refers to third party, cash contributions made to the grantee. Contributions for Project Grants must be committed to the specific project at the time of the application, and letters or copies of the checks from the donors must be included in the proposal.
Civil Discourse Programs that integrate the humanities in informed, inclusive, and respectful discussion of critical civic and social issues.
Cultural Heritage Development Programs designed to support the ability of institutions or individuals to preserve and convey their unique stories and tangible heritage.
Cultural Heritage Tourism Travel to experience the places, artifacts, cultural, historic and natural resources, and activities that authentically represent the stories and people of the past and present.
Cultural Literacy Programs that advance the knowledge and understanding of major concepts underlying a culture, with focus on the written and spoken word.
Grant Period Period of time established in the Grant Agreement during which the AHC award is available.
Humanities The humanities include disciplines related to human thought and culture. These include, but are not limited to, the following: anthropology, archaeology, art history and criticism, religious studies, ethics, history, jurisprudence, linguistics, literary criticism, and philosophy.
Humanities Advisor For the purposes of AHC grants, a humanities advisor either a) has an advanced degree (M.A. or higher) in the humanities discipline presented, b) is a Native American elder or traditional teacher (for projects focused on the particular tribe of the elder), or c) is a "recognized expert" in the project area. A recognized expert has a record of working, teaching, and publishing in a humanities discipline and/or is recognized as such by other scholars in the field.
In-kind Contribution Refers to non-cash contributions to the project such as: staff salaries and volunteer time, professional services, supplies and materials, and use of facilities.
Project Director The Project Director is the primary contact with AHC in all aspects regarding the administration of the grant, and is responsible for submitting final reports.
Public Program An activity that is a) free, or of nominal cost, b) open and accessible to the general public, c) takes place in the state of Arizona and/or is made available to Arizona residents, and d) is advertised to the general public as being all the above.