State Humanities Program

FAIN: SO-276940-21

Ohio Humanities Council (Columbus, OH 43215-3857)
Kay Shames (Project Director: May 2020 to February 2021)
Kevin Rose (Project Director: February 2021 to present)

Funding details:
Original grant (2021) $249,304.00
Supplement (2021) $1,123,096.00
Supplement (2022) $1,419,670.00
Supplement (2023) $1,707,297.00
Supplement (2024) $1,421.00

General operating support for state or territorial humanities council

As the state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Ohio Humanities Council serves as the advocate for public humanities in Ohio. Through public programs, grants, and community projects, Ohio Humanities helps individuals and organizations define beliefs and values, understand diverse cultures, and envision innovative opportunities and relationships. Since 1972, Ohio Humanities has provided a source of reliable funding for cultural programs through competitive grant-making. Other signature programs include capacity-building initiatives for heritage tourism, a speakers bureau, civic reflection activities, and Ohio Chautauqua.