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Applications for Emergency Readiness Grants Open

Funds help cultural organizations mitigate previous impacts from emergencies or prepare for future threats

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LEH’s Prime Time Receives Library of Congress Award

Family reading program recognized for national impact on literacy

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Announcing Louisiana’s Next Poet Laureate 

The Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, along with Gov. Jeff Landry, is proud to announce Louisiana’s newest Poet Laureate, Gina Ferrara.

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Nominations for the 2026 Bright Lights Awards Open

Let us know about Louisianans who have made outstanding contributions to the understanding of the state’s culture and history

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Prime Time Participates in NOLA Back 2 School Fest

LEH donates 1,000 children’s books for backpacks

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Grants Support Cultural Programs Across Louisiana 

LEH awards $65,000 in funds, including new Program Mini-Grants

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LEH Seeks New Board Members

Louisiana residents interested in supporting educational innovation, explorations of history and meaningful engagement with culture must be nominated by August 8

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Matching Gift Challenge Extended

It’s not too late to double the impact of your gift

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64 Parishes Has Eight Finalists for 2025 Press Club of New Orleans Awards

Best Magazine among nominations across seven categories

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