RI Humanities

Humanities Council awards $140,000 in project grants to 15 humanities initiatives

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May 1, 2020 – On Thursday, April 30, 2020 the Rhode Island Council for the Humanities hosted a virtual gathering for representatives from civic and cultural organizations around Rhode Island and announced a total of $140,000 in new grants for 15 humanities initiatives across the state. The announcement recognized Rhode Island’s remarkable humanities community and […]

Job Opportunity: Grantmaking Program Coordinator

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The Humanities Council is now accepting applications for a Grantmaking Program Coordinator. This is a temporary, part-time position. Read on for details and application process. Click here for a pdf of the job description. POSITION DESCRIPTION TITLE: Grantmaking Program Coordinator HOURS: Part-time, 20-25 hours/week starting early June 2020-November 2020 While there is some flexibility in […]

Humanities In The Age Of Social Distancing – Weekly Round Up

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Inspired by the creative responses to the public health crisis and the many resources that we are discovering, the Humanities Council launched a weekly round up of stories that engage and connect us. Join us throughout the week on social media – Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @rihumanities — where we will use the #HumanitiesInTheAgeOfSocialDistancing — […]

February 2020 Mini Grants

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The Humanities Council is proud to announce a total of $8,000 awarded through the following four mini grants from our 2020 February grant cycle to organizations and individuals working to expand the ways Rhode Islanders engage with culture by exploring the stories of veterans, LGBTQ leaders and activists, designers, and Columbian-Americans building community in the […]