Delaware Humanities will welcome author John Vercher for its fall fundraiser, “An Evening with John Vercher,” on October 22, at Delaware State University. The event will feature a discussion with Vercher about the creative process behind his 2024 novel Devil Is Fine, which was inspired in part by Delaware’s unique history and geography. The novel explores themes of grief, identity, …
WILMINGTON— In the wake of sudden federal budget cuts, Delaware Humanities will receive up to $250,000 in emergency funding from the Mellon Foundation, as part of a national $15 million relief package announced on April 29. The funds are intended to stabilize operations following the National Endowment for the Humanities’ (NEH) abrupt cancellation of its state-level grants earlier this month. …
WILMINGTON — Delaware Humanities (DH) continues to respond to the sudden suspension of federal funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), following an April 2nd notice from Acting NEH Director Michael McDonald. The funding cut, ordered by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), took effect on April 1st, affecting all 56 state and jurisdictional humanities councils nationwide. READ: …
Delaware Humanities has suspended all grant applications following deep federal budget cuts to the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), ordered by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Last week, we reported on the open grant opportunities from Delaware Humanities — a vital source of funding for cultural, historical, and educational initiatives across the state. RELATED STORY: Delaware Humanities opens …
THIS STORY HAS BEEN UPDATED. WILMINGTON—Delaware Humanities has opened registration for the Fall Innovation Grant cycle, which offers up to $20,000 in funding for eligible nonprofit organizations. The Action Innovation Grant aims to support projects that foster community engagement and promote the humanities within Delaware. The application process is structured in the initial Request to Apply phase, followed by the Full …
Sharpshooter Annie Oakley is headed to Historic New Castle as part of Delaware’s annual Chautauqua tent show, which for the first time will offer a full slate of live performances upstate in addition to the traditional Lewes site. But don’t expect Annie to shoot up either place. “Oh, no,” says Kim Hanley of the American Historical Theatre in Philadelphia. …
Delaware Humanities, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, has revealed a new brand identity, including an updated logo and website. The state humanities council works to provide grant funding to Delaware-based nonprofits and community groups that are engaged in humanities-centered work. Recently funded projects include the “Bent, But Not Broken” music conference showcased by the Choir …
