Delaware Humanities will receive up to $250,000 in emergency funding from the Mellon Foundation, as part of a national $15 million relief package. (Photo By: Kaboompics.com)

Delaware Humanities receives emergency Mellon Grant after federal funding cut

Claudia EstradaBusiness, Headlines

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. …

Delaware Humanities hosted a virtual policy briefing alongside the Delaware Division of the Arts and the Delaware Division of Libraries to address the broader implications of DOGE-ordered cuts to the NEH, NEA, and IMLS.Photo by Headway on Unsplash)

Delaware Humanities and partners provide update following funding suspension

Claudia EstradaCulture, arts grants, Delaware Arts, Headlines

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 announced the closure of its grant application process. The change comes in direct response to federal budget cuts ordered by  DOGE. (Photo courtesy of Delaware Humanities)

Delaware Humanities closes grant applications due to recent DOGE cuts

Claudia EstradaGovernment, Delaware Nonprofits, Government & Politics, Headlines

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 …