Cultural groups across U.S. told that previously awarded federal humanities grants are terminated

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https://www.npr.org/2025/04/03/nx-s1-5350994/neh-grants-cut-humanities-doge-trump

Millions of dollars in previously awarded federal grants intended for arts and cultural groups across the country are being canceled by the Trump administration, according to a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) senior official who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they're not authorized to speak publicly.

The funds had been awarded by the agency through a competitive application process and, according to the official, covered grants from fiscal years 2021-2025. The official said that "no upcoming awards" will be made in fiscal year 2025.


The official said Acting NEH Chair Michael McDonald told senior staff that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a team within the executive branch dedicated to reducing government spending, "wants to claw back $175 million" in grant money that has not yet been disbursed. It is not clear if that is the true amount of undisbursed funds, or an estimation by DOGE staff.

Among the thousands of groups affected by the sudden cessation of funds are state humanities councils, museums, historic sites, archives, libraries, educators and media outlets in all 50 states.

A "Notice of Grant Termination" that was sent to a state humanities council and obtained by NPR states, "Your grant no longer effectuates the agency's needs and priorities and conditions of the Grant Agreement and is subject to termination." The letter continues, "Your grant's immediate termination is necessary to safeguard the interests of the federal government, including its fiscal priorities."

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1. Trump is destroying American art and culture.

Just like Putin is trying to do to Ukraine.