Trump Administration Cancels NEH Grants, Threatening Cultural Projects Nationwide

The Department of Government Efficiency has terminated numerous grants and proposed drastic staff cuts to the National Endowment for the Humanities, citing alignment with federal priorities.

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.