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Idaho Humanities Council Offers Five Public Programs Exploring Resistance Through Popular Music and Poetry at the College of Idaho

July 9, 2021

The United States has a long and rich history of dissent in the forms of poetry and song. During this extraordinary time in U.S. history, the Idaho Humanities Council (IHC) invites the public to attend four presentations focused on protest poetry and song in an exploration of historical and contemporary expressions around the country. Read more →

Idaho Humanities Council Awards Grants in Summer 2021 Grant Rounds

June 24, 2021

The Idaho Humanities Council (IHC), the statewide nonprofit organization devoted to enhancing public awareness, appreciation, and understanding of the humanities in Idaho, recently awarded $40,057 in grants to organizations. Read more →

IHC to Honor Dr. Mary Reed for Outstanding Achievement in the Humanities on July 8 in Moscow

June 8, 2021

The Idaho Humanities Council (IHC) will honor Dr. Mary Reed for her lifelong commitment to Idaho museums, her tireless support of local history, and her passion for the public humanities with the council’s award for “Outstanding Achievement in the Humanities” at a reception and award ceremony. Read more →

IHC Announces Recipients of 2020 Outstanding Achievement in the Humanities Award

May 25, 2021

The Idaho Humanities Council is pleased to announce that Dr. Hope Benedict, Salmon, and Dr. Mary Reed, Moscow, will receive the 2020 Outstanding Achievement in the Humanities Award. Read more →

Idaho Humanities Council Awards Grants in Spring 2021 Grant Round

March 11, 2021

Idaho Humanities Council Awards Grants in Fall 2020 Grant Round

January 26, 2021

The Idaho Humanities Council (IHC), the statewide nonprofit organization devoted to enhancing public awareness, appreciation, and understanding of the humanities in Idaho, recently awarded $66,807 in grants to organizations and individuals. Read More →

Idaho Humanities Council Invites Applications for Major Grants

Nov 30, 2020

The Idaho Humanities Council invites major grant applications supporting projects involving Idaho citizens that focus on literature, history, philosophy, art history, archaeology and other humanities . Read More →

IHC Announces FINAL CARES Act Deadline

Oct 8, 2020

The Idaho Humanities Council (IHC) announces that a small amount of CARES Act funding is still available to assist humanities-based organizations that have been adversely … Read More →

IHC Announces New CARES Act Deadlines and Funding Levels Next Deadline is September 15th

Sep 11, 2020

The Idaho Humanities Council (IHC) announces that CARES Act funding is still available to assist humanities-based organizations that have been adversely affected by the COVID-19 … Read More →

Idaho Humanities Council Seeks Three Academic Board Members

Aug 25, 2020

The Idaho Humanities Council seeks applications to fill two academic positions from North Idaho and an academic position from Southeast Idaho on its volunteer board … Read More →

IHC Announces Latest Round of CARES Act Grant Recipients

Jul 29, 2020 | 5 Comments

The Idaho Humanities Council (IHC) is pleased to announce that it has awarded an additional $64,406 in CARES Act funding to 17 Idaho organizations. To … Read More →

Idaho Humanities Council Invites Applications for Major Grants and Research Fellowships

Jul 7, 2020

The Idaho Humanities Council invites grant applications supporting projects involving Idaho citizens that focus on literature, history, philosophy, art history, archaeology and other humanities disciplines. … Read More →

Humanities and COVID-19 Research Grants Available

Jun 30, 2020

The deadline for applications for funds to support humanities research is fast approaching! The purpose of the IHC Research Fellowship Program is to stimulate scholarship … Read More →

Idaho Humanities Council Awards $57,146 in Grants

Jun 18, 2020

Governor Brad Little Appoints Two New Board Members

Apr 13, 2020

The Idaho Humanities Council (IHC), the nonprofit, state-based partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities, recently welcomed two new members to its 19-member Board … Read More →

Idaho Teachers Invited to Attend Summer Institute on Poetry as Protest

Feb 5, 2020

Idaho teachers of all grades and disciplines are invited to apply to attend the Idaho Humanities Council’s 2020 weeklong summer institute, titled Poetry as Protest: … Read More →

Idaho Humanities Council Awards $115,122 in Grants

Dec 4, 2019

Two New Members Join Idaho Humanities Council Board

Dec 3, 2019 | 1 Comment

The Board of Directors of the Idaho Humanities Council elected two new members to its 19-member board at their fall meeting in Boise. The new … Read More →

Idaho Humanities Council Seeks an Academic and a Public Board Member

Jul 29, 2019 | 2 Comments

The Idaho Humanities Council seeks applications to fill a public position from Southeast Idaho and an academic position from Southwest Idaho on its volunteer board … Read More →

Idaho Humanities Council Awards $60,255 in Grants

Jun 27, 2019

Idaho Humanities Council Offers Three Public Programs Exploring “Are Women People?” The Journey for Voting Rights

Jun 26, 2019

As the nation prepares to commemorate the centennial of the 19th Amendment, the Idaho Humanities Council will offer three special evening programs exploring the topic … Read More →

Idaho Teachers Invited to Attend Summer Institute on Women’s Suffrage

Jan 4, 2019

Idaho teachers of all grades and disciplines are invited to apply to attend the Idaho Humanities Council’s 2019 weeklong summer institute, titled “Are Women People?” The … Read More →

Idaho Humanities Council Welcomes Two New Board Members

Dec 14, 2018