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NJCH Announces $205,716 in New Grant Awards

January 24, 2025

The New Jersey Council for the Humanities (NJCH) has awarded 17 grants totaling $205,716 in its most recent grant round. These funds will support a diverse array of projects in 10 counties across the Garden State, highlighting NJCH’s ongoing efforts to make the vital work of the humanities available to all New Jerseyans.

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NJCH Grantee Featured in Media Surrounding the Release of New Netflix Film Rustin

November 7, 2023

The new Netflix film Rustin tells the long-overlooked story of Civil Rights leader Bayard Rustin, and an NJ Council for the Humanities-funded project at his namesake center in Princeton is sharing […] Read More

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NJ Humanities and Newark Public Library to Host “From Military Trauma to Healing through Creative Arts” November 10

October 27, 2023

Veterans Day event will feature a discussion with activist and former Guantanamo Muslim Chaplain Capt. James Yee, Warrior Writers workshop, and poetic performance In commemoration of Veterans Day, the New […] Read More

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Resource Roundup October 2023

October 27, 2023

The Resource Roundup is a monthly email newsletter for the NJ Humanities community with helpful information, including notifications of funding, professional development events, meetings, and conferences from both NJCH and […] Read More

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NJCH Awards Stanley N. Katz Prize for Excellence in Public Humanities to Bergen Community College

October 17, 2023

The New Jersey Council for the Humanities (NJCH) has announced the recipient of the 2023 Stanley N. Katz Prize for Excellence in Public Humanities, as well as two honorable mentions. […] Read More

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End of Summer Blog: Preparing for the Showcase

September 26, 2023

We held our last Community History learning session for this cohort on September 13. With this year’s program wrapping up, the CH23 cohort is beginning to look ahead to the November showcase.

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NJCH and the Center for Cooperative Media Launch New “South Jersey Community Reporters” Initiative

September 13, 2023

Selected participants will receive funding and mentorship to strengthen local news and community resilience in Black communities across South Jersey The New Jersey Council for the Humanities (NJCH) and the […] Read More

Leaders from Tech, Higher Education, and Art Talk Creativity in the Age of ChatGPT October 3

August 16, 2023

Free panel discussion Tuesday, October 3, 6:00-7:30 pm at Princeton Public Library On October 3, the New Jersey Council for the Humanities, the National Humanities Center, and Princeton Public Library […] Read More

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July Community History Update: Beyond the Program 

July 31, 2023

The Community History Program is often just the launching point for organizations that want to do community-based history work. Many organizations receive funding to continue their work after the program’s end, expanding the scope, detail, or impact of their original work.

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NJCH Announces Commissions for “Visualizing Democracy: Contemporary Conversations”

July 20, 2023

The New Jersey Council for the Humanities has announced two project commissions within its Visualizing Democracy: Contemporary Conversations initiative. Each commission is for $5,000. The commissions follow a request for proposals […] Read More

NJCH Announces $272,408 in Grant Awards to 22 Organizations

July 13, 2023

The New Jersey Council for the Humanities (NJCH) has announced $272,408 in grant funding to 22 organizations across the state for Spring 2023.

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