Thanks to support from the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the LEH will soon be launching in a series of public humanities programs on the history of voting—and efforts to suppress the vote—in the US.
Read MoreEach year the LEH awards Rebirth Grants in support of public humanities projects implemented by cultural institutions large and small throughout the state. This year, we awarded $160k in grants to 11 libraries and 22 organizations around the state.
Read MoreThe LEH is offering a special grant stream this year dedicated specifically to our state’s crucial public libraries. Rebirth PL Grants will support Louisiana public libraries’ transition to serving their communities virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreThe Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities (LEH) is holding two free grants info sessions for individuals and nonprofit organizations interested in applying for either a Rebirth Grant or a Rebirth PL Grant. Rebirth PL grants are for public libraries only. The LEH, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for…
Read MoreThe LEH’s Rebirth Grants program supports projects that provide access to the humanities for Louisiana residents. See below for information on two separate grant programs, including one designated for Louisiana…
Read MoreThe Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities has awarded emergency relief grants from the Louisiana Culture Care Fund to another 14 organizations in the final round of distribution from the fund. See the full list below. The Louisiana Culture Care Fund, which is now…
Read MoreThe W.K. Kellogg Foundation has awarded a $50,000 grant to the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities’ emergency relief program, the Louisiana Culture Care Fund. Supporting the state’s critical cultural institutions, the fund provides grants to humanities…
Read MoreThe Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities has awarded emergency relief grants from the Louisiana Culture Care Fund to another 14 organizations in 10 parishes. See the full list below. The Louisiana Culture Care Fund is a new grant program providing emergency relief…
Read MoreThe Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities has awarded the first emergency relief grants from the Louisiana Culture Care Fund to eleven organizations in nine parishes. See the full list below. The Louisiana Culture Care Fund is a new grant program providing emergency…
Read MoreIn an effort to help protect Louisiana’s critical cultural institutions, the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities has launched the Louisiana Culture Care Fund, a new grant program providing emergency relief funding to humanities organizations impacted by the COVID-19…
Read MoreInterested in applying for a grant? The Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities (LEH) is holding two free webinars for individuals and non-profit organizations interested in applying for a Rebirth Grant. The LEH, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, offers grants for public humanities…
Read MoreThrough its Rebirth Grants program, the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities has funded projects that provide access to the humanities to Louisiana residents across the state. In September the LEH received 53 applications for the 2019 Rebirth Grants opportunity. A grants…
Read MoreSenator Bill Cassidy and the LEH invite all to free Humanities Grants Workshops, presented by the National Endowment For Humanities. Meet with representatives from the NEH, LEH, National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), and the Institute of Museum…
Read MoreThe LEH offers grants to support projects that provide access to the humanities for citizens in Louisiana. The 2019 LEH Rebirth Grants opportunity opened on July 1, and will close on August. 31. The LEH is offering a webinar on Monday, July 22, 12pm to all potential Rebirth 2019 applicants…
Read MoreGrant opportunity provides support to public programs that celebrate New Orleans’ Tricentennial in 2018.
Read MoreThe Feb. 22nd event highlights 1960’s Civil Rights activism of women in rural communities.
Read MoreCentenary College’s exhibit offers visitors a portal to Shreveport’s past.
Read MoreFilm set to premier at New Orleans French Film Festival.
Read MoreNon-profit organizations are encouraged to apply for programmatic grants.
Read MoreThe research project will assess the role of a state humanities council in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.
Read MoreThe LEH will partner LSU and WWNO to produce a series of radio programs examining journalism’s response to political change.
Read MorePurchased Lives is a traveling panel exhibition exploring the history of the domestic slave trade.
Read MoreHotel Montelone set to host this year’s event on December 6th through 12th.
Read MoreEmergency grant will extend support to affected communities and organizations.
Read MoreLEH hosts webinar for prospective grant applicants.
Read MoreLEH partners with two area libraries to host the 4-week summer reading program.
Read MoreOne team will receive a $10,000 cash grant along with a $30,000 post-production package.
Read More#CreateLouisiana announced a new slate of grant opportunities to support and empower Louisiana filmmakers.
Read MoreSmithsonian and LEH offer local communities a new way to explore the myriad ways water affects our lives.
Read MorePurchased Lives is a traveling panel exhibition explores the history of the domestic slave trade.
Read MoreThe Frame is a bi-monthly series that showcases the work of Louisiana photographers.
Read MoreLouisiana Folklife Commission is mandated to advise the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism.
Read MoreTake advantage of special hotel rates during the Summer Season!
Read MoreWPN is a giving circle of The Community Foundation of North Louisiana.
Read MorePurchased Lives is a traveling panel exhibition exploring the history of the domestic slave trade.
Read More“Generations of Struggle” is a four-week reading and discussion program.
Read MoreThe Sugarmill Music Festival brings chamber music to Rapides Parish for two days of performances and workshops.
Read MoreCFNLA awarded PRIME TIME Preschool programming $59,400 grant.
Read More“Purchased Lives” traveling exhibition produced by HNOC.
Read MoreThe LEH has funds available for cultural organizations impacted by the August 2016 floods.
Read MoreHilliard University Art Museum opened “Spiritual Journeys” Exhibition.
Read MoreSeries showcases on Louisiana photographers through free public events that are recorded and distributed as podcasts.
Read MoreThe 2nd Annual New Orleans Poetry Festival is supported in part by an LEH Rebirth Grant.
Read MoreWinner of the 2017 Create Louisiana French Culture Film Grant announced.
Read MoreAcademy Award Winner William Joyce is the LEH 2017 Humanist of the Year.
Read MoreLPB airs Zachary Richard’s “Attakapas: The Cajun Story” March 14th.
Read MoreContemporary Arts Center of New Orleans (CAC) hosts “Cecilia Vicuña: About to Happen.”
Read More2017 Create Louisiana French Culture Film Grant deadline extended to March 20.
Read MoreNew book tells the inside history of the 2015 Louisiana gubernatorial race.
Read MoreSeries showcases on Louisiana photographers through free public events that are recorded and distributed as podcasts.
Read More“Purchased Lives” traveling exhibition produced by HNOC.
Read MoreThe LEH is seeking nominations for Louisiana’s next Poet Laureate.
Read MoreSeries showcases on Louisiana photographers through free public events that are recorded and distributed as podcasts.
Read MoreLouisiana Poet Laureate Peter Cooley read and discuss his poems and creative process.
Read MoreDeadline is March 6 for films exploring Louisiana-French culture.
Read MoreGrant award from The Walton Family Foundation to support Louisiana’s coast.
Read MoreZachary Richard will perform at the Manship Theater in the Shaw Center for the Arts.
Read More$5,000 Strategic Partnership Grant to support “Attakapas.”
Read MoreLandmark publication scheduled for release in fall 2017.
Read MoreThe LEH announces 2016 Emergency Grants for organizations affected by the 2016 floods.
Read MoreThe LEH support the 2016 Louisiana Book Festival in Baton Rouge.
Read More“Restoration Roadshow” to provide the public with free consultations for flood-damaged belongings.
Read MoreThe LEH and Satchmo Summerfest marked their second year of partnership.
Read MoreShell Oil continues commitment to education across the Gulf South.
Read MoreA daylong symposium hosted on the grounds of Angola Penitentiary.
Read MoreA traveling panel exhibition explores the history of the domestic slave trade.
Read MoreOn March 4, the LSU Museum of Art in Baton Rouge unveiled the reinstallation of its enhanced permanent collection.
Read MoreFunding will support Louisiana writers and festivals.
Read MoreInaugural $50,000 filmmaker prize awarded to “Plaquemines.”
Read MoreApplications for $50,000 film grant open August 14.
Read MoreCouncil will partner with organizations in Lafayette for yearlong events.
Read MoreCommunities in eight Louisiana parishes will benefit from the programs and projects funded by the LEH’s 2014 Grants program.
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