Humanities Council of Washington, DC (Washington, DC 20009-7126) Joy Ford Austin (Project Director: May 2009 to October 2012) Bradford C. Grant (Project Director: October 2012 to August 2014) Robert P. Bremner (Project Director: August 2014 to May 2017)
BC-50498-09
Grants for State Humanities Councils
Federal/State Partnership
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Totals (outright + matching):
$76,910 (approved) $76,910 (awarded)
Grant period:
9/1/2009 – 5/31/2011
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WE The People 2010
Funding will support an array of programs that explore the question of what it means to be an American in the Nation's Capital. Programs include: a week-long leadership program for 40 low-income high school students; an international symposium to explore the city's unique historical and international role; public discussions; and television programming.
The Humanities Council of Washington DCs diverse programming creates educational, humanities-based experiences throughout the city that explore American ideals within a unique Washington context. The Council strives to form unique partnerships within the community to further the humanities presence in the city. The Council's years of experience with diverse programming initiatives; established community partnerships and a successful humanities presence in Washington, allows the Council to be well poised to develop and manage a range of successful humanities programs benefitting all the residents of Washington DC
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