NEH

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is a prominent federal agency established in 1965, dedicated to supporting and enhancing the humanities across America. As one of the largest funders of humanities programs, NEH aims to promote wisdom and understanding to strengthen democracy. The agency achieves its mission through grant allocations to cultural institutions such as museums, libraries, and educational establishments, as well as individual scholars. Key areas of grant support include teaching, research, lifelong learning opportunities, and the preservation of cultural resources.

Notable NEH initiatives include significant projects like the Pulitzer Prize-winning literature compilation, the acclaimed documentary "The Civil War" by Ken Burns, and the vast cataloging of historic newspapers via the United States Newspaper Project. Through these efforts, NEH facilitates over 56,000 educational events each year, enriching the American public’s engagement with history, literature, philosophy, and the arts, while reflecting the nation's diverse heritage and traditions.