In Towns Across Montana, Teens Apply Civics Lessons to Make a Difference

The Democracy Project is a teen-led, non-partisan initiative supported by local libraries and community partners, and its goal is to give teens the resources to meet community needs while learning about the role they can have in an evolving democracy.

Louisiana, Montana, and Wisconsin Humanities Councils Win Schwartz Prizes for Outstanding Humanities Programming

Friday November 15, 2024 [Providence, RI]  At the National Humanities Conference on Friday, November 15, the Federation of State Humanities Councils (Federation) presented the 2024 Schwartz Prize for outstanding work … Read more

Part III: Engaging History and Imagining Democracy for “A More Perfect Union”

Beginning in September 2021, the National Endowment for Humanities (NEH)’s “A More Perfect Union” (AMPU) Initiative has sparked conversation, education, and civic engagement opportunities across the states and territories. Awarding … Read more

Councils Explore A More Perfect Union

Last September, the National Endowment for the Humanities announced $2.8 million in funding for 56 state and jurisdictional humanities councils and other partners to support civic engagement and American history … Read more