Humanities Council Meets Behind Closed Doors to Review Grant Applications
Published Date: 11/3/2026
Notice
Summary
The National Council on the Humanities is meeting on November 19, 2026, to review grant applications and advise on programs and policies for the National Endowment for the Humanities. This meeting affects organizations seeking funding and involves decisions about grants and special projects. The meeting will be held online and is closed to the public to protect confidential information.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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NEH to Review Grant Applications
On November 19, 2026, the National Council on the Humanities will meet by videoconference to review applications for financial assistance under the National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities Act of 1965 and to make recommendations to the NEH Chairman. This meeting affects organizations seeking NEH funding and includes agenda items such as actions on requests for Chairman's Grants, supplemental funding, and previously considered applications.
Meeting Closed to Protect Confidential Information
The November 19, 2026 meeting will be closed to the public under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4), (c)(6), and (c)(9)(B) because it will include review of personal and proprietary financial and commercial information provided in confidence to the agency. The meeting will originate by videoconference at Constitution Center, 400 7th Street SW, Washington, DC.
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