The Mellon Foundation has provided $15 million in emergency funding to state humanities councils affected by recent federal grant cancellations, amounting to $65 million. This funding aims to prevent severe reductions and potential closures of these councils, which play critical roles in cultural programs across the country. Federation president Phoebe Stein noted that 41% of state councils are in urgent need of support to retain staff and maintain programming. The move reflects ongoing bipartisan support for the National Endowment for the Humanities amidst significant shifts in funding opportunities.
Without immediate intervention, many state councils face steep reductions or even closure. The Mellon Foundation's funding aims to prevent this crisis.
Federation president Phoebe Stein stated that the support will be an enormous boost to re-stabilize what was previously a very healthy network.
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