Program

Federal/State Partnership: State Humanities Councils General Operating Support Grants

Period of Performance

11/1/2018 - 10/31/2023

Funding Totals (outright + matching)

$3,881,617.00 (approved)
$3,881,617.00 (awarded)


State Humanities Program

FAIN: SO-263656-19

North Carolina Humanities Council (Charlotte, NC 28202-2532)
Marian Fragola (Project Director: May 2018 to November 2018)
William L. Andrews (Project Director: November 2018 to November 2019)
Nancy A. Gutierrez (Project Director: November 2019 to November 2021)
Lorna M. Ricotta (Project Director: November 2021 to November 2024)
Michael Wakeford (Project Director: November 2024 to present)

Funding details:
Original grant (2019) $151,550.00
Supplement (2019) $875,350.00
Supplement (2020) $1,704,667.00
Supplement (2021) $1,150,050.00

General operating support for state or territorial humanities council

The North Carolina Humanities Council serves as an advocate for lifelong learning and thoughtful dialogue about a.11 facets of human life. It facilitates the exploration and celebration of the many voices and stories of North Carolina's cultures and heritage.  
The North Carolina Humanities Council develops among North Carolinians an understanding of and appreciation forthe humanities that can transform the way they see themselves and their communities. In support of these goals, the North Carolina Humanities Council is committed to the following: 
An interdisciplinary approach to the humanities Dialogue 
 Discovery and understanding of the humanities--culture, identity, and history 
Respect for individual community members and community values 
Humaru.ties scholarship and scholars to develop humanities perspectives 
Cultural diversity and inclusiveness