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2025 Bright Lights Winners
Dr. Noman C. Francis, former Xavier University of Louisiana president, named 2025 Humanist of the Year.
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Federation of State Humanities Councils and LEH Board of Directors Issue $85,000 Matching Gift Challenge
In response to recent funding cuts, the Federation of State Humanities Councils, with support from the Mellon Foundation, has issued a match of up to $50,000 for the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities. To amplify the impact of this gift, the LEH Board of Directors will match an additional $35,000 in donations made through December 31.
Read MoreLEH 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 MoreURGENT: LEH funding from NEH cancelled
On April 2 the LEH, along with all other state and jurisdictional humanities councils, was notified that our general operating support grant from the NEH was being cancelled. Here’s how you can help.
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