Trump Administration Finalizes Sweeping Cuts to NEH Grants

Thousands of humanities projects lose funding as the NEH's mission is redirected to align with the administration's political agenda.

The Trump administration has terminated thousands of National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grants, reallocating funds to support its new political priorities.
The funding cancellations were abruptly communicated via late-night emails, bypassing standard notification procedures and leaving many organizations in crisis.
Documentary filmmakers, state humanities councils, museums, and archives are among those most severely impacted, with many projects halted indefinitely.
Specialized research in areas such as Jewish studies, which counters antisemitism and preserves cultural heritage, faces significant setbacks due to the cuts.
The NEH's historic mission to promote democratic engagement through the humanities is being upended, sparking widespread protests and legal challenges from cultural institutions and scholars.