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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.

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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.

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URGENT: 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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Summer Intensive Teacher Workshop Announced, Applications Open Now

This summer LEH will host the third-annual Institute for Louisiana Culture and History intensive workshop, a national award-winning program for Louisiana social studies K-12 educators.  

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Black History Month Essay Contest with The Helis Foundation John Scott Center

We invite Orleans Parish high school juniors and seniors to celebrate Black History Month by participating in The Helis Foundation John Scott Center’s inaugural essay contest.

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LEH 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.

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Dr. Norman C. Francis, former Xavier University of Louisiana president, named 2025 Humanist of the Year

The LEH and Lt. Governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser are proud to announce that Dr. Norman C. Francis, Xavier University of Louisiana president from 1968 to 2015, has been named 2025 Humanist of the Year.

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Nominations for Next Louisiana Poet Laureate Open Now

The Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, authorized by the Governor and State of Louisiana, is seeking nominations for Louisiana’s next Poet Laureate. The public is welcome to submit recommendations to the LEH now through February 17, 2025. 

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Holiday Shopping with the Humanities

The Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities proudly presents an array of delightful new offerings that make perfect holiday gifts, from the beautiful new book on John T. Scott and tote bags that “Pass It On” to gift subscriptions to the enriching 64 Parishes magazine.

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