Democracy demands wisdom and vision in its citizens. Join us in telling policy makers that the humanities matter. Write to your legislator, sign a petition, and please, share your humanities story with us using the form below so that your words may be used in advocacy efforts. Find resources here to help make the case for the humanities and follow along on social media using #HumanitiesMatter.
What impact do Humanities Councils make nationwide?
- Councils stimulate local economies by investing in museums, libraries, festivals, and public programming that enrich communities’ quality of life.
- Councils leverage more than $4 at the local level for every federal dollar they regrant.
- Councils partner with over 8,800 organizations nationwide.
For more information about state council funding, see: Talking Points from the Federation of State Humanities Councils (2024)
Impact of the Rhode Island Council for the Humanities:
Explore the impact of your Humanities Council through the resources linked below which were provided to congressional leaders at the March 2024 Humanities on the Hill advocacy gathering.
- FY23 RI Humanities Grants by Congressional District
- THRIVE: Rhode Island Humanities General Operating Support Grants one pager
- RI Civic Health Index one pager
- RI Expansion Arts Program one pager
- 2024 National Humanities Conference one pager
In the News:
- Statement from the Federation of State Humanities Councils in response to the President’s FY 2019 Budget Request
- Rhode Island leads defense of National Endowment for the Arts and Humanities on House Floor
- Read a statement from the Humanities Council on the proposed FY18 federal budget cuts.
TAKE ACTION
Contact Your Legislator
Find contact information for members of Rhode Island’s Congressional delegation below. You can email your members of Congress directly through their websites and let them know why funding for public humanities is vital to your community.
Tell Your Story
Email Rhode Island Humanities to tell us why the humanities matter to you!
