Humanities New York (HNY) recently announced $159,692 in awards to 33 grantees for innovative public humanities offerings. Awards were made in nearly every region of the state, from the North Country to Western New York.
“At this moment, we need the humanities more than ever,” said Executive Director Sara Ogger. “The awarded programs directly engage participants in their history, and with each other. Now is the time for us to come together, and Humanities New York is proud to support organizations that are doing just that.”
These grants are made possible through the National Endowment for the Humanities, a Federal agency funded through legislation by the United States Congress.
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. Focusing on relevant and timely topics, these grant projects give New Yorkers the opportunity to discuss what matters.
Over ten of the grants will provide funding for local history, including a grant to Young Audiences of Western New York to introduce youth and families to the Erie Canal’s historical significance. Three grants promote the understanding of queer and LGBTQI+ history and rights in New York State. And several grants went to organizations offering programs on women’s history and rights, including 1st Amendment-1st Vote, which will host nine “Virtual Visits” along the Women’s Rights Corridor.
For more information, visit https://humanitiesny.org.
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