The West Virginia Humanities Council aims to support and promote public humanities programming for audiences in West Virginia. Through their efforts, they facilitate understanding and appreciation of the humanities, encompassing a wide range of disciplines, to foster a deep sense of the human condition, heritage, and the relevance of humanities in contemporary society.
The grant program offered by the West Virginia Humanities Council is designed to support projects in the realm of public humanities programming. A significant focus is placed on media projects, including the planning, scripting, and production of audio or video materials, websites, or newspaper series. Successful projects have encompassed topics such as West Virginia’s oil and gas industry and local narratives, demonstrating the grant's support for works that contribute to a deeper understanding of regional and cultural heritage. Grants require the involvement of a humanities scholar, ensuring projects are informed by expert insight into content, context, and scholarly research. Projects are expected to be creative and original, with a clear plan for completion and promotion.