On Monday, March 31, 2025 we learned that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is targeting the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) with the aim of substantially reducing its staff, cutting the agency’s grant programs, and rescinding grants that have already been awarded. Learn what steps you can take to help save the NEH.
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DOGE is targeting a small federal agency that—with an annual appropriation that amounts to a rounding error in the U.S. budget—has a positive impact on every congressional district.
NHA Statement on Threats to the NEH
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Contact your Members of Congress
Using our action alert system, contact your Members of Congress and let them know you support the NEH.
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Contact your local policymakers
Using our action alert system, let your local elected officials know about the impact of lost NEH funding on their communities.
Take action todayCase-Making Resources
These resources can help you make the case for the positive impact of the NEH in your state and congressional district. We have developed the NEHforAll.org website to aggregate our research on the NEH’s national and local impact. Our advocacy guides offer information about how to advocate for issues you care about at the state and local levels. The Pitching the Media tip sheet discusses five ways you can raise the visibility of the NEH’s work.
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