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Idaho Humanities Council Seeks One Public and One Academic Board Member
The Idaho Humanities Council seeks applications to fill one public position and one academic position from North Idaho on its volunteer board of directors. An academic member currently is defined by the Council as either a scholar in the humanities or an administrator of an educational or cultural institution. North Idaho is geographically defined by…
Read MoreFederal Cuts Threaten History and Culture in Idaho
Idaho Humanities Councils Needs Support Boise, ID, APRIL 3, 2025 – The future of the Idaho Humanities Council (IHC) is at risk due to DOGE cuts to the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). These drastic reductions threaten the very foundation of Idaho’s history and culture – what makes our state truly special. Cuts will…
Read MoreIdaho Humanities Council Awards $13,505 in Grants in Winter 2025
The Idaho Humanities Council has awarded $13,505 to fifteen Idaho organizations and schools Since October 2024. The fifteen awards include nine Action Grants, five K-12 grants, and one Humanities for All grant. The grants were supported in part by funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Action Grants: ($8,088) Magic Valley Arts Council, Twin…
Read MoreIdaho Humanities Council Seeks One Public and One Academic Board Member
The Idaho Humanities Council seeks applications to fill one public position from Southwest Idaho and one academic position from Southeast Idaho on its volunteer board of directors. An academic member currently is defined by the Council as either a scholar in the humanities or an administrator of an educational or cultural institution. Southwest Idaho is…
Read MoreRodney Frey to Receive 2023 Outstanding Achievement in the Humanities Award
May 29, Boise, ID – The Idaho Humanities Council is pleased to announce that University of Idaho Professor Emeritus of Ethnography Rodney Frey will receive the 2023 Outstanding Achievement in the Humanities Award. IHC’s highest honor is awarded annually to recognize a high achievement that fosters greater understanding or appreciation of the humanities. Frey will be honored…
Read MoreIdaho Humanities Council Awards $74, 837 in Grants in Winter, 2024
Idaho Humanities Council Awards $74,837 in Grants in Winter 2024 March 14, 2024: The Idaho Humanities Council (IHC) recently awarded $74,837 in grants to organizations and individuals. Thirty-six awards include sixteen Major Grants for public humanities programs, seven Opportunity Grants, eleven K-12 grants, and two Humanities for All grants. The grants were supported in part…
Read MoreIHC Board Currently Seeking Three Academic Members
The Idaho Humanities Council is currently seeking applications to fill three academic positions, two from Southeast Idaho and one from Southwest Idaho on its volunteer board of directors. An academic member currently is defined by the Council as either a scholar in the humanities or an administrator of an educational or cultural institution. Southeast Idaho…
Read MoreIdaho Humanities Council Welcomes Three New Board Members
Idaho Humanities Council Welcomes Three New Board Members Dec. 13th, 2022: The Idaho Humanities Council (IHC), the nonprofit, state-based partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities, recently elected three new members to its 19-member board at their fall meeting in Boise. The three new members from Boise, Lewiston, and Coeur d’Alene will serve three-year terms…
Read MoreIdaho Humanities Council Awards $57, 102 in Grants in October, 2022
Idaho Humanities Council Awards $57,102 in Grants in Fall 2022 Major Grant Round Nov. 18, 2022: The Idaho Humanities Council (IHC) recently awarded $57, 102 in grants to organizations and individuals. Twenty-three awards include thirteen major grants for public humanities programs, two Research Fellowships, four Opportunity Grants, and four Teacher Incentive grants. The grants were…
Read MoreIHC Invites Proposals for Major Grants and Research Fellowships
July 26, 2022: The Idaho Humanities Council invites grant applications supporting projects involving Idaho citizens that focus on literature, history, philosophy, art history, archaeology and other humanities disciplines. The Council further invites applications that encourage participation from all of Idaho’s diverse populations and reach out to under-served audiences. IHC funding opportunities include: Major Grants Fall…
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