National Council on the Humanities

The National Council on the Humanities is an advisory body that provides guidance to the National Endowment for the Humanities, a U.S. federal agency that supports cultural, educational, and scholarly projects related to history, literature, philosophy, and other humanities disciplines. Comprising experts and stakeholders, the council reviews grant proposals, offers insights on funding priorities, and promotes initiatives that advance understanding and appreciation of human culture and ideas across the nation. Their work helps ensure that federal resources support meaningful humanities programs that enrich public knowledge and cultural heritage.