Overview

• The National Endowment for the Humanities has canceled over 1,200 grants, disrupting cultural and historical programs nationwide.
• The Trump administration plans to reallocate NEH funds toward 'patriotic programming,' eliminating diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Proposed internal restructuring includes reducing NEH staff by 70-80%, impacting the agency’s ability to operate effectively.
• Cultural institutions, including the American National Museum and state humanities councils, are mobilizing protests and exploring legal actions against the cuts.
• Critics argue the changes undermine cultural preservation, academic research, and education, with significant consequences for small museums, libraries, and archives.