Federal Grant Award Summary

Maryland Humanities Council, Inc. received a $539,611 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 the Council to develop and deliver tailored public humanities programming, educational initiatives, and subawards throughout Maryland. The Council utilizes grant funding to support diverse humanities-focused projects designed to create bold experiences that explore and elevate shared stories, thereby connecting people, enhancing lives, and enriching communities across the state.

The funded activities include public programming, subawards to eligible Maryland organizations, and community engagement initiatives addressing the specific needs, resources, and interests of Maryland residents. As a state humanities council, Maryland Humanities Council delivers on the NEH's dual strategic objectives of advancing knowledge and understanding of the humanities while increasing public awareness of and support for humanities-focused activities at the statewide level. 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.