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.
Type of Support
Overview
Eligibility
Organization's Location
USA
Program Location
NE
Organization Type
Schools
Libraries
Museums
Civic groups
Government agencies
Service clubs
Tribal organizations
Professional associations
Historical societies
Educational institutions
Community organizations
Other
Projects or programs must take place in Nebraska or have direct significance to Nebraska
Nebraskans must be the primary target audience
Organizations outside of Nebraska are eligible if the project is about Nebraska or relevant to Nebraskans and a plan is provided for Nebraskan access to the project results
The humanities must be central to the project, including history, literature, languages, jurisprudence, philosophy, comparative religion, archaeology, ethics, social sciences with humanistic perspectives, and arts history, theory, and criticism
Ineligibility
For-profit entities
Individuals
Programs using speakers from the Humanities Nebraska Speakers Bureau without presenting substantially different content
Projects with advocacy or partisan objectives
Direct action campaigns
Projects focused on operating costs, construction, or renovation
Travel to professional meetings
Profit-making projects
Creative or performing arts projects not primarily illustrating humanities issues
Book publishing
Costs for alcoholic beverages, food, or entertainment for audiences
Scholarships and fellowships
Occupational training
Printing costs not related to the public project
Institutional planning and development
Museum, school, or library acquisitions
Academic credit
Research for solely scholarly purposes
Universities, colleges, or affiliated organizations for programs mainly for their students.