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LEH Issues $143k in Grants Supporting Humanities Programs and Projects
The LEH, with the support of the National Endowment for the Humanities and the State of Louisiana, has awarded 31 Rebirth Grants totaling $143,500 to nonprofit cultural organizations in 13 parishes.
Read More64 Parishes Contributors Are Finalists for 2024 Press Club of New Orleans Awards
LEH’s 64 Parishes magazine has received nine Excellence in Journalism award nominations, including Best Magazine, from the Press Club of New Orleans.
Read MoreBrandon V. Lewis Named Director of The Helis Foundation John Scott Center
Following a nationwide search, we are pleased to announce Brandon V. Lewis as the new director of The Helis Foundation John Scott Center.
Read MoreLEH Distributes General Operating Support to 18 Organizations
LEH has awarded $150,000 in general operating grants from the Louisiana Culture Care Fund to 18 humanities organizations in 13 parishes.
Read MoreLooking Back at 2023
In 2023 alone the LEH reached nearly 2.1 million people across every region of our state. Learn more about our year by watching our 2023 wrap-up video.
Read MoreRebirth Grant Applications Open April 1 through May 1
Applications for 2024 Rebirth Grants, supported by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the state of Louisiana, will be open April 1-May 1.
Read MoreBright Lights 2024 Tickets Available Now
On Tuesday, April 23, the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities (LEH) and Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser will join forces for an annual celebration of the brightest lights in Louisiana humanities.
Read MoreSpring Events at The Helis Foundation John Scott Center
We’re excited to announce a number of family and child-friendly programs happening at the center this spring, including Prime Time, YALA ArtsPlay™, and our spring Family Fun Day!
Read MoreLEH Distributes $230k in Emergency Mitigation & Preparedness Grants
The Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, with support from the State of Louisiana, has distributed $230,000 across 26 grants to cultural nonprofit organizations for emergency mitigation and preparation for future threats.
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