Grants
The LEH supports cultural preservation and engagement by awarding grants to humanities-focused organizations. To find out what is currently being offered, click Apply Now. See the full list of coming grants for 2024-25 here.
Grants fall into one of three categories for support:
Emergency Readiness Grants
Emergency Readiness Grants support cultural organizations in ongoing efforts to mitigate previous impacts from emergency events and prepare for future threats.
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General Operating Grants
The Louisiana Culture Care Fund, supported by the State of Louisiana, provides general operating support for expenses like payroll and benefits, rent, insurance, and utilities.
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Programmatic Grants
Programmatic Grants, such as Rebirth Grants, support humanities-themed programming and initiatives at nonprofits across Louisiana.
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LEH distributes $200,000 in Grants Supporting Louisiana’s Critical Cultural Institutions
With support from the State of Louisiana, the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities (LEH) has awarded $200,000 in grants to 24 humanities organizations in 17 parishes to help with operational expenses.
Read MoreLEH Distributes $60k in Support of Emergency Readiness and Mitigation
LEH, with the support of the State of Louisiana, has awarded $60,000 in grants to 16 nonprofit cultural organizations in support of emergency preparation and mitigation.
Read MoreLEH 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.
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