On January 15, the Senate passed the 2026 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, which includes level funding for the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and the humanities councils—$207 million for the NEH, with $65 million of that budget allocated to the 56 state and territorial humanities councils. The bill will now go to the President for his … Read More
Ohio Launches Yearlong Celebration of Toni Morrison with February 18 Kickoff Event
On Wednesday, February 18, 2026, Ohio will officially launch Beloved: Ohio Celebrates Toni Morrison—a yearlong, statewide celebration honoring the life, work, and legacy of Toni Morrison—with a kickoff event at The Columbus Foundation. About Toni Morrison and her Ohio Connections Born in Lorain, Ohio, on February 18, 1931, Toni Morrison became the first African American woman to win the Nobel Prize … Read More
Ohio Humanities and the Wexner Center for the Arts Announce the Ohio Humanities Film Fellow for 2025-2026
In early 2023, Ohio Humanities and the Wexner Center for the Arts at The Ohio State University partnered on a three-year fellowship program to support the sharing of Ohio stories through humanities-informed documentary film. The collaboration centered on projects that can help strengthen communities, bridge divides, and foster a shared sense of human experience. This unique collaboration concludes in 2025–26 … Read More
Advocacy Webinar: What to Expect in 2026
Join Ohio Humanities Executive Director Rebecca Brown Asmo and representatives from Van Meter, Ashbrook & Associates for an update on the federal budget process and an overview of Ohio’s legislative and electoral landscape in 2026. Ohio History Connection Executive Director & CEO Megan Wood will also provide a brief update regarding changes at OHC. This virtual event is open to … Read More
Ohio Celebrates Toni Morrison Library Information Session
Join the Ohioana Library for an information session for libraries interested in developing and hosting an event as part of Beloved: Ohio Celebrates Toni Morrison, a year-long celebration, of the life, literature, and legacy of the Nobel laureate and Lorain native. Click here to register for the information session. Visit OhioCelebratesToniMorrison.org for more information about the project.
Navigating Ohio’s Capital Budget Process
Join Ohio Humanities Executive Director Rebecca Brown Asmo and representatives from Van Meter, Ashbrook & Associates for a conversation about Ohio’s 2026 Capital Budget, including tips for creating, submitting, and advocating for state capital budget funds. This virtual event is open to the public, but registration is required.
Ohio to host statewide celebration of writer and Nobel Prize winner Toni Morrison
Ohio Humanities is today announcing an upcoming statewide, yearlong celebration of Ohio native Toni Morrison—one of the most noteworthy authors of the last century and the first Black woman to win a Nobel Prize. “Beloved: Ohio Celebrates Toni Morrison” will run from February 18, 2026 to February 18, 2027, beginning on Morrison’s birthday with a kickoff event in Ohio’s capital … Read More
Federation of State Humanities Councils granted preliminary injunction in lawsuit against NEH
A federal judge in Oregon today issued a preliminary injunction ruling that the termination of humanities councils’ operating grants in April by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) was unlawful. The lawsuit was initiated by Oregon Humanities and the Federation of State Humanities Councils (on behalf of its member councils). The full decision can be read here. A previous press … Read More
Advocating for the Humanities: State & Federal Funding Updates
Join the Ohio Humanities team for a webinar on Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 11:00am to learn more about our plans for the future, including potential carve-outs for cultural facilities in the state budget, developments at the NEH and in Congress, and examples of how other sectors have united to increase funding —even in challenging political climates. This virtual event … Read More
Mellon Foundation announces $15 Million emergency funding for humanities councils, including up to $250,000 for Ohio Humanities in response to federal funding cuts
This investment by the Mellon Foundation will help stabilize Ohio Humanities after the sudden cancellation of its federal operating grants by NEH earlier this month The Mellon Foundation has announced a $15 million emergency funding commitment to the Federation of State Humanities Councils in response to federal funding cuts that have devastated state humanities councils. This emergency funding will help … Read More