The mission of Humanities Nebraska is to help Nebraskans explore what connects us and makes us human, aiming for a society where Nebraskans possess the knowledge, understanding, and empathy to cultivate a more informed, thoughtful, and just society. They value culture, connection, respectful conversations, inclusivity, exposure to diverse expressions of human existence, celebration of shared histories and diverse cultures, engagement, responsiveness to community needs, and fostering purposeful lives.
Humanities Nebraska's grant program is dedicated to funding projects that engage with the humanities, prioritizing those that explore themes of connection but remaining open to a broad range of projects within the humanities sphere. This includes history, literature, languages, jurisprudence, philosophy, comparative religion, ethics, and arts criticism. The grant encourages proposals that address experiences of diverse and underrepresented groups in Nebraska's public humanities programming and maintains a commitment to inclusive grantmaking. The goal is to develop engaging experiences for Nebraskans that respect differences, celebrate shared histories and diverse cultures, and respond flexibly to the community's needs.