Humanities Councils Serve all Americans
Councils serve every state and territory, benefiting millions of Americans every year.
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Crisis Continues for Humanities Councils
On April 3, all 56 humanities councils received notices from the National Endowment for the Humanities that their operating grants had been terminated, effective immediately. This network is critical to the cultural health of states and territories, yet councils are having to take unprecedented steps to survive.
Humanities Councils Serve Your Community
Federal investment in humanities councils has a direct impact locally in nearly every US legislative district. This public-private partnership means councils double the impact of each dollar received in federal funding with a matching ratio of 2 to 1, often more.
Humanities Councils Serve All of America
More than 80% of councils collaborate with rural communities to create exhibits and programs to highlight and preserve unique local histories. Councils invest in heritage organizations across the
nation to strengthen ties between residents.
Humanities Councils Serve All Americans
Council programs benefit all Americans, including seniors, parents with young children, students, and teachers. More than 60% of councils deliver programs that serve veterans, active-duty military, and their families.
Humanities Councils Serve American Institutions
Councils are already planning activities for the nation’s 250th. Leaders in their state 250th commissions, councils are connect people through speakers, discussions, and free public programs in libraries and museums. Documentary films, local exhibits, online encyclopedias, and oral history projects will preserve and tell these stories for generations.
Maryland students participate in National History Day. Photo courtesy of Maryland Humanities.
How Humanities Councils Bring Joy, Education, and Connection to People Affected by Incarceration
Stories of humanities council programs and their grantees improving the lives and futures of people affected by incarceration.
Humanities = Families That Read Together
Podcast episode: Empowering and equipping families to read aloud at home is a powerful way to boost childhood literacy and help families bond. In this episode, we take a closer look at two family reading programs: Humanities Nebraska’s Prime Time Family Reading and Colorado Humanities’ Motherread/Fatherread.
Humanities = Veterans and the Power of Conversation
Podcast episode: How can reflective conversations help veterans open up and share their experiences? In this episode, two conversation programs are creating spaces where veterans can reflect on their service and find connection through dialogue.
