The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is poised for substantial cuts to its budget and staff, as indicated by the Department of Government Efficiency. This funding reduction threatens vital support for humanities work in higher education, including research, teaching, and professional development. Advocates highlight that the NEH is particularly crucial for smaller institutions due to its accessibility compared to private funding sources. Concerns have intensified following President Trump's ongoing discussions about reducing funding for humanities, including new grant-eligibility rules that may undermine the agency's core mission.
"Cuts would be particularly devastating, because unlike a lot of private funders, the NEH is more prestige-blind. With its mandate to support the humanities across the country, it's more likely to give grants to people at smaller and public institutions."
"The NEH supports the full range of humanities work that takes place at higher ed institutions, including support for research and teaching, academic publishing and professional development programs for faculty."
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