Federal Grant Award Summary

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) awarded Humanities New York (New York Council For The Humanities) a Project Grant of $927,350 under the Promotion of the Humanities Federal/State Partnership program (CFDA 45.129) for the period June 1, 2026 through April 30, 2031. This general operating support grant enables Humanities New York to develop and deliver public humanities programming tailored to the needs and interests of New York State residents and cultural institutions.

Under this award, Humanities New York will provide public programming across New York State that promotes dialogue, reflection, and critical thinking on humanities-centered topics. The organization will utilize the funding to support educational initiatives, community engagement activities, and subawards to local organizations and institutions throughout the state. These services will advance NEH's strategic objectives of enhancing public knowledge and understanding of the humanities while increasing statewide awareness of and support for humanities-focused activities. Humanities New York must expend all funds during the first three years of the five-year performance period and maintain comprehensive fiscal documentation for three years following final expenditure reporting.