The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is targeting the National Endowment for the Humanities with the aim of substantially reducing its staff, cutting the agency’s grant programs, and rescinding grants that have already been awarded. DOGE’s cuts threaten a small federal agency that has a positive impact on every congressional district.
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is tasked by Congress to provide humanities access to all Americans, and Congress has appropriated funds for that purpose. DOGE’s cuts threaten a small federal agency and imperil its ability to perform functions mandated by Congress that has a positive impact on every congressional district.
The NEH grants support Kindergarten through 12th grade education and lifelong learning, provide programs for veterans, foster community dialogue, preserve local and national history, and strengthen local tourism economies…