Accepting Applications for 2023 NHC Equitable Access Grants

The Federation of State Humanities Councils (Federation) and the National Humanities Alliance (NHA) are pleased to announce a new grant program to support the attendance and travel expenses of up … Read more

2023 Schwartz Prize Re-Grant Category named in memory of the late Marilyn Hatza

Marilyn Hatza, Director of Grants and Community Engagement at Maryland Humanities, passed away January 2023.  Marilyn had a long, impactful career in Maryland.  She was dedicated and passionate about honoring, … Read more

Schwartz Prize FAQs

Are you looking to nominate your council for a Schwartz Prize? We are here to help! Following are frequently asked questions regarding the 1) Nomination Packet & Eligibility, 2) Awards … Read more

Indianapolis: A City Flourishing with the Humanities and Arts

Indiana Humanities is excited that the 2023 National Humanities Conference has been rescheduled from 2020 to 2023, the year of its 50th Anniversary!  The conference and Indiana Humanities’ critical role as … Read more

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The 118th Congress Appropriations Committees – Subcommittees on Interior and the Environment

Following are the members of the House and Senate subcommittees on Interior and the Environment, which has jurisdiction over the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH): House Appropriations: Interior, Environment, … Read more

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Humanities Advocacy: FY 24 Position Paper and Talking Points

In 2022, the Federation facilitated an united funding request to Congress from the humanities community to provide at least $204 million for the NEH for FY23 and $64 million for … Read more

2023 National Humanities Conference Call for Proposals

The Federation of State Humanities Councils and the National Humanities Alliance are pleased to announce the 2023 National Humanities Conference, to be held in Indianapolis, Indiana, October 25-29, 2023. In … Read more

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Humanities on the Hill: Preparing for your Virtual Hill Visit

With three weeks remaining before Humanities on the Hill, now is the time to be preparing for your virtual Hill visits.

Meet the 2023 Federation Board of Directors

The 2023 Federation Board of Directors welcomed two new board members on November 12: Miranda Restovic, President and Executive Director of the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities and Leo G. … Read more

Expanding History and Exploring Collective Identity

In the age of twenty-four hour news cycles, Zoom rooms, and “googleability,” processes of circulating information and engaging in public dialogue has been accelerated to unprecedented levels. While there are … Read more

Hawai’i and Oklahoma Humanities Councils Win Schwartz Prizes for Outstanding Humanities Programming

November 17, 2022 [Los Angeles, CA] The Federation of State Humanities Councils (Federation) presented the 2022 Schwartz Prize for outstanding work in the public humanities to: Hawai’i Council for the Humanities … Read more

Celebrating Public Humanities Programming

Throughout October, the Federation celebrated the ways in which councils are centering community, connection, and exploration through their public humanities programs year-round. National Arts and Humanities Month is a time … Read more