News and Views from the Empire State
Humanities New York’s (HNY) has announced the Amended podcast, a six-part series about the ongoing struggle for women’s voting rights.
Launching on August 26, 2020, Amended travels from the 1800s through to the present day to explore the quest for women’s full equality, one that has been as diverse, complex and unfinished as the nation itself. [Read more…] about ‘Amended,’ A Women’s History Podcast Series
Humanities New York (HNY) has announced $194,534 in awards to 41 grantees for innovative public humanities offerings. Awards were made to non-profits in every region of the state, from the North Country to Long Island. [Read more…] about Humanities New York Awards 41 Grants
Humanities New York has announced a free grants pitch workshop featuring an information session, activity, and ample time for networking and Q&A, set for Wednesday, February 26th, at Bronx Community College.
Attendees will learn about Humanities New York’s opportunities and get tips about how to prepare a competitive application. [Read more…] about Free Bronx Humanties Grants Pitch Workshop
Humanities New York (HNY) has announced $150,000 in awards to 31 grantees for innovative public humanities offerings. Awards were made in every region of the state, from the North Country to Long Island.
These grants are made possible entirely through the National Endowment for the Humanities, a Federal agency funded through legislation by the United States Congress. Previous years have included New York State funding. [Read more…] about 31 Grants Awarded To Public Humanities Projects
Humanities New York has announced they are accepting Reading & Discussion applications for a program set for Spring of 2020.
Open to any tax-exempt organization in New York State, Humanities New York’s Reading & Discussion Programs bring together community members for a series of thematically-linked, text-based conversations about important ideas. Applications are due Monday, December 9th. [Read more…] about Humanities NY Reading, Discussion Programs
Humanities New York offers three grant opportunities (Vision, Quick, and Action) to support humanities projects that encourage audiences to reflect on their values, explore new ideas, and engage with others in their community.
The next Action Grant deadline is Tuesday, October 1st. All applications must be submitted via the online grant portal. All tax-exempt organizations as well as municipalities and federally recognized Native American Nations are eligible to apply. Proposals related to the U.S. Women’s Suffrage Centennial are welcome. [Read more…] about Action Grant Deadline for HumantiesNY
Humanities New York (HNY) has announced just under $150,000 in awards to 31 grantees for innovative public humanities offerings. Awards were made in every region of the state, from the North Country to Long Island.
Action Grants to community presenters enable New Yorkers to reflect on their values and engage with others in their communities. Grant recipients creatively use history, philosophy, literature, and other tools of the humanities to respond to issues and ideas that capture the imagination and passion of New Yorkers today. [Read more…] about HNY Awards Grants for Public Humanities Projects
Open to any tax-exempt organization in New York State, Humanities New York’s Reading & Discussion Programs bring together community members for a series of thematically-linked, text-based conversations about important ideas.
Fourteen themes are available, applications are due Monday, December 17. [Read more…] about Spring Reading and Discussion Programs Available
Humanities New York offers three grant opportunities (Vision, Action, and Quick) to support public-facing humanities projects that encourage audiences to reflect on their values, explore new ideas, and engage with others in their community.
These grants aim to actively engage audiences through creative programming formats, including workshops, roundtables, panel discussions, humanities-infused performances, exhibits, podcasts, and interactive digital platforms. Proposals related to the U.S. Women’s Suffrage Centennial are welcome.
The next Action Grant deadline is Monday, October 1st at 5 pm. Vision and Quick Grants are accepted on a rolling basis. All tax-exempt organizations as well as municipalities and federally recognized Native American Nations are eligible to apply. [Read more…] about Humanities NY: Grant Deadline, Budget and Marketing Webinars
The Trustees of The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation have approved a grant of $600,000 to Humanities New York to provide ongoing funding for the Public Humanities Fellowship, which offers support, mentoring, and training for graduate students in the humanities at nine partner universities to develop a public-facing humanities project, often in cooperation with a community group or nonprofit organization. [Read more…] about Mellon Renews Support of Public Humanities Fellowships