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$71 Million in Grants Boost Humanities Projects Nationwide

1/16/2026

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The National Endowment for the Humanities announced $71 million in new grants on January 16, 2026, supporting 84 projects nationwide.
Nearly $40 million goes to classical humanities institutes and civic leadership programs, aligning with the priorities of U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration.
Three $10 million grants fund faculty hiring and program development at the University of Texas, the University of North Carolina, and the Foundation for Excellence in Higher Education.

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The National Endowment for the Humanities announced $71 million in new grants on January 16, 2026, supporting 84 projects nationwide.
Nearly $40 million goes to classical humanities institutes and civic leadership programs, aligning with the priorities of U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration.
Three $10 million grants fund faculty hiring and program development at the University of Texas, the University of North Carolina, and the Foundation for Excellence in Higher Education.