The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has announced $75.1 million in funding for 84 humanities projects across the United States. The awards will support a wide range of initiatives, including research, education, preservation, public programming, and projects commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
A significant portion of the funding will support programs connected to the nation’s semiquincentennial celebration in 2026. Through its A More Perfect Union initiative, NEH is investing in exhibitions, educational programs, traveling displays, lectures, and other public-facing projects that explore the history, legacy, and continued relevance of the Declaration of Independence.
The grants also advance humanities scholarship and education. Funding will support individual researchers, curriculum development at colleges and universities, preservation training for museum and archival professionals, and the publication of important historical resources. Notable investments include support for the editing and publication of the papers of four U.S. presidents—John Adams, James Monroe, Andrew Jackson, and Martin Van Buren—as well as programs that strengthen civic education and humanities instruction in higher education.
Several projects focus on preserving and expanding access to cultural heritage materials, including training programs for archivists, librarians, and conservators. Others explore emerging topics, such as the role of generative artificial intelligence in higher education and innovative approaches to teaching history, literature, and philosophy.
The announcement also includes funding for a variety of educational and cultural organizations, including support for new humanities initiatives at Providence College through the creation of the Saint Dominic Fellows program, which emphasizes the study of Western traditions and Catholic thought.
Together, these awards reflect NEH’s ongoing commitment to supporting humanities research, teaching, preservation, and public engagement while helping communities across the country explore the ideas, people, and events that have shaped American history.
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