The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is an independent federal agency created in 1965. It is one of the largest funders of humanities programs in the United States.Because democracy demands wisdom, NEH serves and strengthens our republic by promoting excellence in the humanities and conveying the lessons of history to all Americans. The Endowment accomplishes this mission by awarding grants for top-rated proposals examined by panels of independent, external reviewers.

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  Explore deep connections between Jewish culture and ideas and the founding and growth of the United States at the 52nd NEH Jefferson Lecture with Ruth R. Wisse on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 7:00 PM.The event will take place in the Terrace Theater at the Trump Kennedy Center. This prestigious lecture, presented by the National Endowment for the Humanities, highlights the importance of the humanities in understanding our history and shaping the future. The event is free and open to all.To reserve free tickets, visit the link in our bio or searchwww.kennedy-center.org. Click "What's On" in the top left corner, select March 25, 2026, and reserve your seats. Availability is limited - claim your tickets while they last!(This event is an external rental presented in coordination with the Trump Kennedy Center Campus Rentals Office and is not produced by the Trump Kennedy Center).

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  NEH awards $75.1 million in grants to 84 humanities projects, including research, education, and public programs on the U.S. 250th anniversary. https://lnkd.in/ef_CpvBK  

  NEH Announces $75.1 Million for 84 Humanities Projects neh.gov

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  The Spring 2025 edition of Humanities Magazine is now available! Read more:https://ow.ly/HwrY50Vt2uK

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  DEADLINE APPROACHING: The#NEHgov’s Fellowships program is accepting applications through April 9, 2025. Learn more:https://ow.ly/I4Sn50VpHXo

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  #NEHgov Spotlight: Gallup New Deal Art Virtual Museum with gallupARTS Executive Director Rose Eason.https://ow.ly/ihCX50Vm7Qp

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  A new grant program from NEH’s Office of Data and Evaluation will support data-grounded research on the state, impact, and value of the humanities in the United States. Two levels of funding (up to $75,000 and $150,000) will support either one- or two-year projects that should employ at least one empirical study design. Approaches may be quantitative, qualitative, or mixed method. Learn more:https://ow.ly/I1kC50VicIF

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  Applications for the Fellowships for Advanced Social Science Research on Japan program are open! This program is a joint activity of the Japan-United States Friendship Commission (JUSFC) and#NEHgov. The goals of the program are to promote Japan studies in the United States, to encourage U.S.-Japanese scholarly exchange, and to foster the next generation of Japan scholars in the United States. Awards support research and writing on topics related to modern Japanese society and political economy, Japan's international relations, and U.S.-Japan relations. Learn more:https://ow.ly/nqNX50VcFXY

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  DEADLINE TODAY! Applications for the Fellowships Open Book Program are DUE TODAY. Learn more:https://ow.ly/5yJQ50VcFTF

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  NEH’s Fellowships program is now accepting applications.NEH Fellowships support scholars in conducting#humanities research and producing books, monographs, peer-reviewed articles, e-books, born-digital materials, translations with annotations or a critical apparatus, or critical editions. Learn more:https://ow.ly/22kp50VcBYl

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  Applications for Awards for Faculty are now open! These programs strengthen the humanities at universities and colleges by encouraging and expanding humanities research opportunities for individual faculty and staff members.https://ow.ly/7C4H50V8wBM

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