Program

Federal/State Partnership: Grants for State Humanities Councils

Period of Performance

7/1/2006 - 10/31/2007

Funding Totals (outright + matching)

$113,530.00 (approved)
$113,530.00 (awarded)


We the People Leadership and Education Programs 2006

FAIN: BC-50298-06

Indiana Humanities Council (Indianapolis, IN 46202-2419)
Scott T. Massey (Project Director: March 2006 to May 2007)
Catherine O'Connor (Project Director: May 2007 to April 2008)
Keira Amstutz (Project Director: April 2008 to May 2009)

To support a series of readings and seminars on America's founding documents and principles to be offered in various locations throughout Indiana, and to support interactive resources for elementary and secondary students with a special focus on Abraham Lincoln and the early years of national expansion.

The Indiana Humanities Council proposes two “We the People” projects. The first continues a series of readings and seminars on founding documents and principles of America, offered in venues around Indiana in conjunction with the council’s leadership program. Additionally, the Council will develop interactive resources for elementary and secondary students, with a special focus on Abraham Lincoln and the early years of national expansion.