State Humanities Program

FAIN: SO-289878-23

California Humanities (Oakland, CA 94612-2037)
Oliver Arthur Rosales (Project Director: May 2022 to April 2024)
Rachel Hatch (Project Director: April 2024 to February 2025)
Neha Balram (Project Director: February 2025 to present)

Funding details:
Original grant (2023) $589,448.00
Supplement (2023) $2,956,092.00
Supplement (2024) $3,549,147.00
Supplement (2025) $1,317,804.00

General operating support for state or territorial humanities council

California Humanities programs include: California Documentary Project provides research and development grants as well as production grants for film, audio, and interactive media projects that enhance the understanding of California and its cultures, people, and histories. The Humanities for All grants program supports public humanities projects that respond to the needs and interests of Californians. The Library Innovation Lab program supports a cohort of libraries throughout the state in developing innovative programs to engage immigrants in their communities. California on the Ballot provides critical conversations on electoral engagement in the state. Literature & Medicine is a nationally recognized humanities-based professional development program for health care workers, delivered through reading and discussion groups. Programs that amplify youth voices include the Emerging Journalist Fellowships, YouthDocs films, and California Documentary Project NextGen grants.