Vermont Humanities director tells Senate the program weathered NEH cuts, asks for 10% state boost Christopher Kaufman Illustrup told the Senate Institutions committee that Vermont Humanities lost $630,000 after April 2025 federal grant cuts, scaled back staff and programs, and is asking the legislature for a symbolic 10% increase to its roughly $300,000 state appropriation.

Vermont Humanities is facing a severe funding crisis after losing $630,000 in federal grants, and they're urgently seeking a modest state increase to keep vital programs alive.

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Oregon Humanities Council to file lawsuit amid budget crisis and funding cuts Oregon Humanities Council plans lawsuit as budget cuts threaten operations and jobs.

Vermont's humanities councils are facing a staggering $728,523 budget shortfall due to federal funding cuts, and a lawsuit may be their only hope for survival.

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DOGE Demands Deep Cuts at Humanities Endowment (Gift Article) The National Endowment for the Humanities, which supports museums, scholarship and historical sites, could see grants curtailed and staffing slashed by up to 80 percent.

As a board member for #VermontHumanities, I know this is harmful news that will deeply hurt America's communities. The National Endowment for the Humanities is in statute. Thus, closing it is unconstitutional.

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