Programming update – Public Scholars Project & Grant Program The COVID-19 pandemic forced organizations to modify their operations and programming. This unprecedented global health event altered intentions and plans in unpredictable ways. As in every programming decision that we have made since March, our priori … August 7, 2020 NJCH awards over $236,000 in grants to fund 17 humanities projects throughout the state (Trenton, NJ) – The New Jersey Council for the Humanities (NJCH) recently awarded $236,107 in Incubation and Action Grant funding to seventeen organizations. Incubation Grants help organizations plan, research, develop, and prototype public humanities … July 2, 2020 NJCH awards nearly $650,000 in COVID-19 Response Grant funding Our mission, to harness the power of the humanities to strengthen our state, guides our work every day. As the COVID-19 pandemic spread leaving no one untouched by the aftermath, our role in supporting the cultural infrastructure of New Jersey remained … June 22, 2020 Our resolute commitment to equity and justice through the humanities We are shocked, horrified, and saddened by the tragic death of George Floyd—shocked, horrified and saddened all the more because his death is not an anomaly in our country, because its tragedy is compounded by the recent murders of Breonna Taylor and A … June 3, 2020 Your gift will support nonprofits across New Jersey Dear Friend, First and most importantly, I hope that you and your loved ones are safe in these strange and difficult times. The coronavirus pandemic has forced so many of us, professionally and personally, to hit the pause button on our plans and pivot … May 21, 2020 UPDATED: COVID-19 Response Grant applications now available UPDATED: The NJCH COVID-19 Response grant applications are now available. COVID-19 Response Grant applications will close on Sunday, May 31, 2020. If you requesting funding for either General Operating Support or Program Support, please submit your ap … May 8, 2020 A Profound Loss, Ruth B. Mandel It is with the deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of NJCH Board of Trustees member Ruth B. Mandel, Ph.D. Ruth led an extraordinary life because she was an extraordinary person. A respected scholar, educator, and humanist, Ruth’s work has been … April 13, 2020 COVID Resources for NJ Nonprofits We’re in unprecedented times. It’s important that we try to support and help each other in any way we can. In that spirit, we’re posting resource information here. Please check back frequently, as we’ll update this page as more information becomes av … April 8, 2020 Op-Ed: Staying Human During the Pandemic Recently NJCH Board Chair Dan Fatton and Executive Director Carin Berkowitz co-wrote an op-ed entitled, “Staying Human During the Pandemic.” Published on March 23, 2020 in NJ Spotlight, the piece explores ways to stay human and connected during this ti … March 23, 2020 Important update about NJCH programming postponements & COVID-19 UPDATE May 29, 2020: All NJCH-funded public events are postponed through August 2020. Postponements include all grant, Public Scholars Project (PSP), and MoMS activities that involve any in-person gatherings. In July, we will announce fall programming … March 12, 2020 Next
