California Humanities Awarded California Arts Council Statewide and Regional Networks Grant

The California Arts Council has announced a grant award of $42,500 to California Humanities as part of its Statewide and Regional Networks (SRN) program during its 2023 grant cycle.
Fall 2023 Project Grants Awarded $330,000 for Engaging Humanities Programs Across California

14 new grantees will receive $330,000 in funding through the Humanities for All Project Grant program.
Emerging Journalist Fellows at El Camino College Win Top Media Prize for Coastal Erosion Series

Read more about first place awards from the College Media Association (CMA) for the 2023 Emerging Journalist Fellowship team at El Camino College in Torrance, California.
Youth Grants Available! Civics + Humanities Grants Back for Second Year

California Humanities is pleased to announce the next deadline of Civics + Humanities Middle Grades Grants on February 1, 2024.
“A Tough Climb:” Emerging Journalist Fellows at Los Medanos College Report on Housing Insecurity in Contra Costa County

Through an in-depth reporting series, this Emerging Journalist Fellowship project helped campus and community members better understand the current housing crisis in Contra Costa County.
Celebrating Community and Culture at California Libraries in December

2023 Library Innovation Lab participants are hosting public programs in December that celebrate the cultural traditions and heritage of immigrant communities.
National Native American Heritage Month Project Spotlights

We are proud to feature several current and upcoming projects that are sharing and celebrating the stories, culture, and traditions of indigenous Californians.
Libraries Celebrate Immigrant Traditions and Heritage this November

Libraries across the state participating in the 2023 Library Innovation Lab program are hosting public programs this month that celebrate the cultural traditions and heritage of immigrant communities.
California Humanities Welcomes Marika Garcia as Director of Development

California Humanities is pleased to announce life-long California resident Marika Garcia as its new Director of Development.
Highlighting Upcoming LGBTQ+ Humanities Projects

A Queer Histories Festival, Stories of the Gay Rodeo, and in celebration of LGBTQ+ History Month.