Inquiring Idaho

How do I book a speaker? 

Step 1: Contact the speaker to arrange an agreeable lecture time, date, and location.  

Step 2: Click here to login to IHC's online application system and complete the Inquiring Idaho host application. You are allowed to apply for four presentations a year. Submit an application to IHC at least six weeks before the lecture date. The hosting organization's project coordinator works directly with the speaker to plan the activity. You are required to return the Grant Agreement and Instructions Form, due within 4 weeks of application approval. 

Step 3: When applying, you can ask for a grant amount up to $750.00. The grant amount will cover the speakers $250.00 honoraria and reimbursement of any travel expenses incurred by the speaker, or if needed, the costs associated with the program, i.e., location rental, etc. Payment is made by your organization directly to the speaker. If the speaker's travel expenses exceed the $750.00 grant amount, you are responsible for paying the additional amount. Payment to you from the IHC is made approximately two weeks after receipt of the Grant Agreement and Instructions form submitted by you.  

Step 4: Submit the Final Report, due 90 days after presentation completion. However, it is encouraged to complete the Final Report as soon as possible.  

IHC requires your organization to acknowledge IHC’s support of projects and programs. Please use the following statement along with the IHC and NEH logos (found here). Please use the following statement to acknowledge IHC support: 

“This program is supported in part by a grant from the Idaho Humanities Council, a state- based partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this do not necessarily represent those of the Idaho Humanities Council or the National Endowment for the Humanities.”

Your organization is required to complete the Final Report, which is due 90 days after presentation completion. However, it is encouraged to complete the Final Report as soon as possible rather than wait until the due date. Failure to submit the final report before the due date may result in the IHC deeming either your organization or your project director ineligible for Inquiring Idaho grants.