The divisions initial investment of $1.8 million provided 18 awards across the state creating capacity for 82 partnerships with community organizations, industry associations, educational institutions, and other agencies. Through these efforts we assisted 1,158 entrepreneurs and small businesses, and supported 34 programs. Read the full report here...

In partnership with humanists and humanities organizations across the country, the National Humanities Center will stage the Being Human Festival in the United States, April 14–28, 2025. Featuring 12 to 15 public humanities events, this initiative will support the development of programming for diverse, non-academic audiences across geographic regions...

"The social, economic, and health tolls of the COVID-19 pandemic have resulted in empty city streets, American communities struggling with physical and mental health challenges, and profound economic disruption. This new initiative, Improving Community Health and Resilience through the Arts, will leverage the power of the arts...