Federal Grant Award Summary

Utah Humanities Council received a $465,139 Project Grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) under the Promotion of the Humanities Federal/State Partnership program (CFDA 45.129), effective June 1, 2026 through April 30, 2031. This general operating support grant enables Utah Humanities Council to deliver humanities-based public programming and educational initiatives tailored to the needs and resources of Utah communities. Through this funding, the council provides subawards to local organizations and institutions and implements direct public humanities programs designed to strengthen communities by cultivating connections, deepening understanding, and exploring complex human experiences.

As a state humanities council, Utah Humanities Council utilizes the grant to support diverse humanities activities including cultural awareness events, educational programs for students and educators, community engagement initiatives, and oral history projects. The council's programming addresses local and statewide priorities while advancing NEH's strategic objectives of enhancing knowledge and understanding of the humanities and increasing public awareness of and support for humanities-focused activities. In accordance with program requirements, the council must expend funds during the first three years of the five-year performance period and maintain comprehensive fiscal documentation for three years following final expenditure report submission.