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New NJCH website launches!

The new site encourages vistors to explore the different aspects of our programs in a user-friendly —whether someone is looking to book a scholar through the Public Scholars Project or learn how to apply for a grant.

Episode One: What are the public humanities?

In this inaugural post of our “Oh the Humanities” series, Executive Director Briann Greenfield answers an important question about the public humanities.

Introducing the Public Scholars Project

One of the goals of our 2016-2021 Strategic Plan is to expand access to the humanities. We achieve this goal by cultivating humanities programs that serve a variety of audiences. […]

NJCH awards $184,000 in Action Grants in July 2017

The New Jersey Council for the Humanities (NJCH) recently awarded $184,000 in Action Grant funding to thirteen New Jersey organizations. Action grants support the implementation of a wide variety of humanities-based projects, including public programs, exhibitions, installations, tours, and discussion groups. Grantee projects will reach diverse audiences throughout the state and ensure access to public humanities programming.

Interested in advocating for the humanities?

President Trump’s recent release of a budget draft calls for the elimination of the NEH and its sister organizations, the National Endowment for the Arts and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and several other agencies that provide essential services and opportunities throughout the country. Speaking up for our nation’s educational and cultural institutions now is critical to the future of our democracy.

Grantee Spotlight: Alliance Center for Independence and Middlesex County College

Joining host Bob Mann are NJCH Grantees, Luke Koppisch of the Alliance Center for Independence and Terrence Corrigan of the Holocaust and Human Rights Center.

Grantee Spotlight: Caldwell-West Caldwell School District & Sourland Conservancy

Joining Bob Mann are Caldwell-West Caldwell School District Superintendent Dr. James Heinegg and Sourland Conservancy Executive Director Caroline Katmann.

Grantee Spotlight: Scotch Plains Public Library & Visual Arts of Center of New Jersey

Joining Bob Mann are Scotch Plains Librarian Pam Brooks and Visual Arts Center of New Jersey Director of Education and Community Engagement Sarah Walko.

Grantee Spotlight: Atlantic Health System & Newark Museum

Joining Bob Mann are Atlantic Health System Healing Workshop Project Manager Lauren Medici and Newark Museum Deputy Director of Engagement and Innovation Sonnet Takahisa.

NJCH Awards Over $37,000 in Incubation Grants

NJCH recently awarded $37,495 in incubation grant funding to eight organizations. Incubation grants help organizations plan, research, prototype, and experiment. Grantee institutions will use the grant funds to plan or […]

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    • Board
    • Katz Prize
    • Strategic Plan
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    • Accessibility
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    • 50th Anniversary Gala
    • Events Calendar
  • GRANTS
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    • Grants Overview
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    • For Grantees
  • PROGRAMS
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    • Clemente Course in the Humanities
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    • Community History
    • In the Weeds
    • Informed NJ
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