photo credit to Van Leesten Memorial Bridge, Providence, RI – INFORM Studio + Buro Happold (Photo by Steve Kroodsma) The Federation of State Humanities Councils, the National Humanities Alliance, and host council Rhode … Read more
Meet the 2024 Federation Board of Directors
The 2024 Federation Board of Directors elected a new chair and four new members on October 28, at the 2023 Annual Business Meeting that was held in conjunction with the … Read more
The Federation’s Strategic Plan
The current strategic plan was extended to 2022. In 2022, the Federation begins its strategic planning process and develop a strategic plan update that will be presented to the Federation House of Delegates at the 2022 Annual Business Meeting.
Alaska, North Carolina, and Rhode Island Humanities Councils Win Schwartz Prizes for Outstanding Humanities Programming
Photos: Harley Avery October 31, 2023 [Indianapolis, IN] At the National Humanities Conference on Friday, October 27, the Federation of State Humanities Councils (Federation) presented the 2023 Schwartz Prizes for outstanding … Read more
Federation Receives $210,000 from IMLS to Co-Plan Community Conversations on the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with Five Humanities Councils
ARLINGTON, VA–The Federation of State Humanities Councils will receive a planning grant of $210,000 to partner with Arizona Humanities, Illinois Humanities, Indiana Humanities, Oregon Humanities, and PA Humanities to help … Read more
Spotlighting Great Humanities Leaders for National Arts and Humanities Month
By Lynn Pasquerella The worst global pandemic in more than a century had a profound impact on all aspects of society, including how we connect with each other and our … Read more
Important Notice of the 2023 Annual Business Meeting
The 2023 Annual Business Meeting of the Federation House of Delegates will take place on Saturday, October 28, from 1:30 to 3:00 pm ET, in Marriot 5 at the Marriott … Read more
2023 National Humanities Conference Equitable Access Grant Recipients
The Federation of State Humanities Councils and the National Humanities Alliance are pleased to announce the 2023 National Humanities Conference Equitable Access grant recipients. This program has been made possible with … Read more
The Story Behind the Schwartz Prize: Exceeding Even Our Most Optimistic Expectations
By George Hanlin, Director of Grants, Indiana Humanities Each year at the National Humanities Conference, the Federation of State Humanities Councils presents the Schwartz Prize to up to three state … Read more
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
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
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
