Idaho Humanities Council Seeks Three Academic Board Members
The Idaho Humanities Council seeks applications to fill two academic positions from North Idaho and an 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. North Idaho is…
Read MoreIHC Announces Latest Round of CARES Act Grant Recipients
The Idaho Humanities Council (IHC) is pleased to announce that it has awarded an additional $64,406 in CARES Act funding to 17 Idaho organizations. To date, IHC has awarded a total of $186,861 to 42 unique Idaho organizations in 22 communities. This funding was received from the National Endowment for the Humanities through the Coronavirus…
Read MoreIdaho Humanities Council Invites Applications for Major Grants and Research Fellowships
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. During this unique and uncertain time, the IHC encourages applications for programs that explore the impact of COVID-19 on Idaho. The Council further invites applications that encourage participation from all…
Read MoreHumanities and COVID-19 Research Grants Available
The deadline for applications for funds to support humanities research is fast approaching! The purpose of the IHC Research Fellowship Program is to stimulate scholarship in the humanities, to provide support for scholars who need time and money for research, and to share the results with academic and public audiences. The IHC will award up…
Read MoreIdaho Humanities Council Awards $57,146 in Grants
The Idaho Humanities Council (IHC), the statewide nonprofit organization devoted to enhancing public awareness, appreciation, and understanding of the humanities in Idaho, recently awarded $57,146 in grants to organizations and individuals. Twenty-nine awards include fifteen major grants for public humanities programs, four Opportunity Grants, eight Teacher Incentive Grants, and two Museum on Main Street programming…
Read MoreCOVID-19 NOTICE
Dear Friends, Here at Ardinger House, we believe that public health and safety are top priorities. At this time, Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has currently been detected in all 50 states including Idaho. In order to ensure the safety of our fellow Idahoans, we are acting out of an abundance of caution. IHC offices are…
Read MoreGovernor Brad Little Appoints Two New Board Members
The Idaho Humanities Council (IHC), the nonprofit, state-based partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities, recently welcomed two new members to its 19-member Board of Directors. The two new members from Coeur d’Alene and Idaho Falls will serve three-year terms on the board. These two new members were appointed by Governor Brad Little. Governor…
Read MoreIHC to Honor David Lachiondo for Outstanding Achievement in the Humanities, Thursday, February 20th
The Idaho Humanities Council (IHC) will present Dr. David Lachiondo with IHC’s highest honor—the Outstanding Achievement in the Humanities Award. The award will be presented at a reception and award ceremony at 7:15 p.m. on Thursday, February 20 at the Basque Center, 601 W Grove St. in Boise. Lachiondo is being honored with the award,…
Read MoreIdaho Teachers Invited to Attend Summer Institute on Poetry as Protest
Idaho teachers of all grades and disciplines are invited to apply to attend the Idaho Humanities Council’s 2020 weeklong summer institute, titled Poetry as Protest: Dissent through Song and Literature, July 20-25 (Monday through Saturday), on the campus of Boise State University. Successful applicants will receive lodging and meals, texts, and the opportunity for optional…
Read MoreIdaho Humanities Council Awards $115,122 in Grants
The Idaho Humanities Council (IHC), the statewide nonprofit organization devoted to enhancing public awareness, appreciation, and understanding of the humanities in Idaho, recently awarded $115,122 in grants to organizations and individuals. Forty-two awards include twenty-five major grants for public humanities programs, two research fellowships, six Opportunity Grants, four Teacher Incentive Grants, three Museum on Main…
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