Our Mission

The Humanities Council of Washington, DC transforms lives through the power of the humanities. As a far reaching community catalyst, we build bridges between multiple and diverse neighborhoods to affirm and enliven the human spirit, promote cross cultural understanding, enrich the quality of life, and foster intellectual stimulation.

Funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities and public and private partners, we support local humanities projects and Council initiated programs.

Small and Major Grant Assistance Workshops

Prior to each grant cycle, the Humanities Council of Washington, DC offers several free, one hour workshops to help prospective grantees learn more about our organization, who we fund, and the grant application process. The workshops are held in multiple locations throughout the city. Past locations include:

Humanities Council of Washington, DC (Ward 1)
925 U Street NW

Anacostia Community Museum (Ward 8)
1901 Fort Place SE

The School Without Walls (Ward 2)
2130 G Street NW

Martin Luther King, Jr. Public Library (Ward 2)
901 G Street NW

Cycle I 2011 Grants Assistance Workshops will be held on the following dates:

1.) Tuesday, November 3rd: 6:30pm-7:30pm at the Humanities Council (Directions)

2.) Tuesday, November 9th:  6:30pm-7:30pm Location: DCTV (Directions)

3.) Tuesday, November 16th: 12:30pm-1:30pm at the Humanities Council (Directions)

4.) Tuesday, November 23rd: 6:30pm-7:30pm at the Sumner School (Directions)

Direct any questions or comments to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 202.387.8391

The Humanities Council Would Like to Thank Our 30th Anniversary Committee:

Yolanda Alcorta
Brenda Atkinson-Willoughby
Joy Ford Austin
Lea-Ann Bigelow
Robert Bremner
Brittany E. Buckner
William Davis
Norris Dodson & Family
Bradford Grant
VV Harrison
Susie Humpstone
Marlene Hunt Moss
Gregory L. Jefferson, Sr.
Aaron Jenkins
Lynn Jennings
Margot Starr Kernan
Esther Mackintosh
Alva Millian
Louisa Newlin
Rohulamin Quander
David Rowland
Marianne Scott
Marjan Shallal
Christine Warnke

Our Honored Partner,
Hogan Lovells LLP

Georgetown University
Verizon
WhitGroup Consulting LLC

(as of August 30, 2010)


For information on our 30th Anniversary events click here

To be a part of our 30th Anniversary Committee, please contact Eva Lucero,
Director of Development at 202.387.8391 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Your Support Transforms Lives!