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National Endowment for the Humanities

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noun

U.S. Government.
  1. an independent agency that stimulates the growth and development of the humanities in the U.S. by awarding grants to individuals and organizations.


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The National Endowment for the Humanities was established by Congress in 1965 to fund scholarly and cultural work across the country.

From Slate ● May 14, 2026

And last month, the National Endowment for the Humanities awarded a $10 million matching grant and $100,000 in outright funds to UNC’s SCiLL.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 21, 2026

That top-down pressure, coupled with ongoing cuts to funding streams from the National Endowment for the Humanities or the Institute of Museum and Library Services, leaves the Smithsonian and other museums vulnerable, Walker added.

From Salon ● Apr. 8, 2025

“There’s a line item in National Endowment for the Humanities budget called the federal state partnership.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 4, 2025

The National Endowment for the Humanities recently announced a grant to aid institutions seeking to organize climate plans and reduce their environmental impact.

From New York Times ● Jan. 7, 2023

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