Federal Project Grant Award Summary

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) awarded the Pennsylvania Humanities Council $740,927 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 enables the Pennsylvania Humanities Council to develop and deliver public humanities programming, educational initiatives, and community engagement activities tailored to the needs and interests of Pennsylvanians. The Council utilizes these funds to champion the humanities as a means to spark civic engagement, build community, provide education, and inspire long-lasting change across the state.

As an independent nonprofit partner of the NEH, the Pennsylvania Humanities Council distributes subawards to local organizations and cultural institutions throughout Pennsylvania while administering statewide public humanities programming. The Council's activities include facilitating public discussions, civic education initiatives, and programs highlighting history, literature, and culture. The Council has previously sub-awarded federal funds to entities such as the Pennsylvania Department of Education for library and early childhood education collaborations that deliver inclusive humanities programming to underserved communities. The five-year performance period requires that all obligated funds be expended during the first three years of the award.