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National Endowment for the Humanities

Earlier this month, AAU was proud to sponsor and participate in the National Humanities Alliance’s annual meeting and Humanities Advocacy Day, which brings together delegations from across the United States to Capitol Hill for two days to make the case for robust federal funding for the humanities.
AAU and APLU sent a letter to Office of Management and Budget Director Shalanda Young urging continued robust support in the administration’s FY26 budget for higher education and scientific research investments that are crucial to the health, security, prosperity, and future of our nation.

An overview of the President's full proposed budget for FY25, including summaries and analyses for individual agencies.

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A humanities education provides individuals from all disciplines with the critical thinking and problem-solving knowledge and skillsets needed to address complex health, security, climate, and societal challenges.
Representative David Price and Senator Jack Reed are leading a “Dear Colleague” letters requesting at least $204 million in funding for the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) in FY23. Please see the below instructions provided by the National Humanities Alliance (NHA) regarding the House and Senate Dear Colleague Letters supporting the NEH.
AAU urges Congress to provide at least $204 million for the National Endowment for the Humanities in FY23. NEH grants support the humanities nationwide—including history, English, and civics—which are fundamental to learning and essential for full participation in a modern democracy.
An overview of the President's full proposed budget for FY23, including summaries and analyses for individual agencies.
This table represents the current status of FY22 appropriations for AAU’s funding priorities at the Departments of Education, Energy, and Defense as well as the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Science Foundation (NSF), NASA, AFRI, and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH).