The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is one of the largest funders of humanities programs in the United States and provides critical support for research, education, preservation, and public programs in the humanities. The organization funds projects across a range of disciplines, including political science, through a diverse array of opportunities. Grantees include universities, colleges, research institutes, libraries, archives, and museums, as well as individual scholars.

APSA Action

APSA is a member of the National Humanities Alliance (NHA). Each year, APSA participates in NHA’s Advocacy Day, which brings scholars to Capitol Hill to discuss the importance of political science research and express support for strong funding for the National Endowment for the Humanities. The NHA created a Take Action page for the public to easily express support for the humanities to Congress and the media. 

NEH Appropriations Committees

• House Committee on Appropriations
• House Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
• Senate Committee on Appropriations
• Senate Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies

Get Involved

• Urge your university government relations office and university president to contact their Member of Congress
• Contact your Representative directly
• Contact your Senators directly
• Tell APSA about your experience with NEH programs
• Urge your campus to join the National Humanities Alliance