Dear Friends, The 2020 report of the Rhode Island Council for the Humanities documents a historic year. The public health and economic crisis wrought by the global pandemic compelled the […]
Relaunch our democracy by investing in the NEH
The horrific events at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 gave way to an impromptu history class for the American public. When Congress resumed its proceedings, multiple senators and representatives took […]
$40,000 awarded through XIX: Shall Not Be Denied: Why It Matters Initiative grants from Rhode Island Council for the Humanities
February 1, 2021 – The Rhode Island Council for the Humanities announced grants to seven non-profit organizations across the state through the XIX: Shall Not Be Denied: Why It Matters […]
$9,500 in Mini Grants awarded to organizations and individuals
December 23, 2020 – The Humanities Council is pleased to announce the recipients of mini grants from the November 2020 grant cycle. Awardees include organizations and an individual researcher. Read […]
Top 10 from 2020 – Mobilizing the Humanities to Meet the Moment
In 2020, the Humanities Council met the needs of our community to ensure Rhode Islanders could continue engaging with the humanities in meaningful and safe ways at a time when […]
Shelfies: Reading Recommendations from the bookshelves of Council board and staff members
December 22, 2020 – Typically, the December meeting of the Council’s board of directors includes a chance to reflect on the year and celebrate the holiday season with colleagues and […]
Join Our Team: part-time, temporary Grantmaking Program Coordinator
The Humanities Council is now accepting applications for a part-time, temporary Grantmaking Coordinator position. Applications due: January 19, 2021. Click here for a PDF of the job posting. POSITION DESCRIPTION […]
Impact Spotlight: Mobilizing to Meet the Moment
The Humanities Council and the 2020 Pandemic December 15, 2020 – For 47 years, the Humanities Council’s grants, partnerships, and initiatives have innovated bold approaches to the humanities, amplified voices […]
Why It Matters: An Initiative of XIX: Shall Not Be Denied – Request for Applications
December 14, 2020 – The national and local elections of 2020 have cast a bright light on the centrality as well as challenges of democratic participation. Election systems, patterns of […]
Rhode Island Council for the Humanities and Rhode Island Department of State to Launch XIX: Shall Not Be Denied: Why It Matters Initiative
Providence, RI – The Rhode Island Council for the Humanities has been awarded $50,000 as part of the nationwide “Why it Matters: Civic and Electoral Participation” initiative, administered by the […]
