Overview

• The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has canceled previously awarded grants, citing a shift in priorities under the Trump administration's agenda.
• Grant terminations impact state humanities councils across 56 states and jurisdictions, jeopardizing $65 million in funding for local cultural initiatives.
• Massachusetts organizations, including Mass Humanities and the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, have lost critical funding for projects preserving community history and identity.
• Politicians and cultural leaders have condemned the cuts as ideological targeting, arguing they undermine Congressional authority and public knowledge.
• The NEH has also proposed staff reductions of up to 80%, further raising concerns about the long-term effects on cultural preservation efforts.