Federal Grant Award Summary

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) awarded $540,393 to the Wisconsin Humanities Council, Inc. under the Promotion of the Humanities Federal/State Partnership program (CFDA 45.129) on June 1, 2026, with a completion date of April 30, 2031. This general operating support grant funds the Council's delivery of public humanities programming, educational initiatives, and subawards throughout Wisconsin. The Council tailors its activities to address the needs and interests of Wisconsin communities, providing educational and cultural programs designed to strengthen democratic engagement and foster understanding among people of diverse backgrounds and beliefs.

The funded activities include public humanities events, lectures, discussions, and other educational programming, as well as subaward grants to local institutions and organizations. The Council's key program focus areas encompass diversity and inclusion, community resilience, civic engagement, and overcoming division. In accordance with CFDA 45.129 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 the final expenditure report submission.