Advocating for
our nation’s humanities councils

to increase investment and engagement in our national network. Supporting, connecting, and amplifying the work and voices of our members.

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Humanities on the Hill (HoH) is a three-day event taking place in early March 2024 and brings together humanities councils from all over the greater United States. Participants will gather to share best practices as they prepare to meet with their legislators to advocate for federal funding for the National Endowment for the Humanities, which administers funding to the humanities councils.


photo credits: Van Leesten Memorial Bridge, Providence, RI – INFORM Studio + Buro Happold (Photo by Steve Kroodsma).

The Federation of State Humanities Councils and the National Humanities Alliance invite proposals for the National Humanities Conference in Providence, Rhode Island, November 13 – 17, 2024. The deadline to submit your proposal is April 3, 2024.

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Now more than ever the humanities councils are needed to support their communities. See how you can play a part in this nationwide effort!

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Together we can use the humanities to help us make sense of the world.

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