Trump Administration Overhauls NEH, Canceling 1,200 Grants and Cutting Workforce

The National Endowment for the Humanities faces sweeping changes as funding is redirected to 'patriotic programming,' sparking protests and legal challenges.

• The National Endowment for the Humanities has canceled over 1,200 grants, disrupting cultural and historical programs nationwide.
• The Trump administration plans to reallocate NEH funds toward 'patriotic programming,' eliminating diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Proposed internal restructuring includes reducing NEH staff by 70-80%, impacting the agency’s ability to operate effectively.
• Cultural institutions, including the American National Museum and state humanities councils, are mobilizing protests and exploring legal actions against the cuts.
• Critics argue the changes undermine cultural preservation, academic research, and education, with significant consequences for small museums, libraries, and archives.

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