Humanities Kansas has given state ‘a better view of the future.’ DOGE cuts threaten mission. - Newton Kansan

DOGE cuts yield $1.1M loss to state humanities group that funded North Augusta, Aiken projects

North Augusta and Aiken have benefitted from grants dispersed by South Carolina Humanities, but DOGE cuts to the National Endowment for the Humanities have left the nonprofit out $1.1 million a year and operating on just 20% of its budget.

DOGE cuts museums’ funding

Earlier this month, it was announced that the Trump administration would be cutting funding to museums and cultural institutions nationwide, resulting in the cancellation of hundreds of thousands of dollars in previously awarded grants to local museums in northwestern Wyoming.

Vermont Humanities lays off two full-time staff, cites DOGE cuts

MONTPELIER — A few weeks after learning its federal funding had been cut, Vermont Humanities has laid off two full-time staff, reduced the part-time hours for a third, and will cut or pause several programs.

Humanities Kansas has given state ‘a better view of the future.’ DOGE cuts threaten mission. - Newton Kansan

By: Julie Mulvihill “An advanced civilization must not limit its efforts to science and technology alone.” Let’s hear it for humanities! In 1965, President Lyndon… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close