State humanities council program [with the general operating support grant, the alabama humanities alliance serves the state with subawards and public programs that enrich lives and make connections…

The National Endowment for the Humanities awarded the Alabama Humanities Alliance $785,438 on June 1, 2026, under the Promotion of the Humanities Federal/State Partnership program (CFDA 45.129), a Project Grant providing general operating support for humanities education and civic engagement throughout Alabama, with particular emphasis on rural areas.

The recipient distributes subawards to local nonprofit organizations, scholars, and cultural institutions to support humanities-focused projects statewide. The funding supports K-12 education, lifelong learning programs, and public programming that advance knowledge and understanding of the humanities disciplines and promote community engagement and civic reflection. Alabama Humanities Alliance's 2026 initiatives emphasize celebration of America's 250th Anniversary and the history of Alabama and the nation.

Performance runs through April 30, 2031, with activities conducted throughout Alabama. The award requires funds to be expended during the first three years of the performance period.

State humanities council program [with the general operating support grant, the alabama humanities alliance serves the state with subawards and public programs that enrich lives and make connections to our past and present. The operational funding supports humanities education and civic engagement throughout alabama, and in particular in rural areas. Our initiatives advance the public's knowledge and understanding of the humanities disciplines, and promote k-12 education, lifelong learning, and a sense of community. Our regrants create access to resources and support for thinkers, creators, scholars, and organizations who tell alabama's stories and deepen its scholarship and reflection about our humanity. Our emphasis in 2026 will include celebration of america's 250TH anniversary and the history of our state and nation.]