National Endowment for the Humanities
Agency of the US government supporting the humanities
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| 2023 | Congress increases NEH funding to US$207 million, continuing the agency's support for humanities projects after previously planned closure attempts were halted under the Biden administration. |
| 2023 | Congress appropriated US$207 million in funding for the NEH. |
| 2022 | Congress appropriated US$180 million in funding for the NEH for fiscal year 2022. |
| 2022 | Shelly Lowe was confirmed as the chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), becoming the first Native American to lead the agency. |
| 2022 | Jon Parrish Peede concluded his term as Chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities after four years of leadership. |
| February 10 2020 | The Trump administration presented the NEH with a FY2021 budget proposal that suggested an orderly wind-down of the agency. |
| 2018 | Jon Parrish Peede began serving as the Chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities, leading the agency during a significant period of its operations. |
| 2017 | The Office of Challenge Grants was dissolved, with its grant functions transferred to the Division of Preservation and Access. |
| May 23 2017 | William Adams resigned from his position as NEH chair, highlighting accomplishments under the 'Common Good' initiative and noting the appointment of new administration officials. |
| January 2015 | Adams appointed Margaret (Peggy) Plympton as the deputy NEH chair. |
| 2014 | Launched 'Standing Together' initiative to support veterans by promoting understanding of military experiences and providing awards to support returning service members. |
| 2014 | NEH moved from its long-time location at 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue to the Constitution Center at 400 7th St SW, Washington, D.C. |
| July 9 2014 | William Adams was confirmed by the Senate in a voice vote to become the NEH chair. |
| April 4 2014 | President Obama nominated William Adams as the tenth chair of the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). |
| May 2013 | Jim Leach steps down from his position as chair of the National Endowment for the Humanities after a four-year tenure. |
| 2011 | Under Jim Leach's leadership, the NEH launched the Bridging Cultures initiative, which aimed to promote understanding between different cultural groups and enhance public knowledge about various cultural traditions. |
| May 2011 | Jim Leach concludes the first phase of his American 'Civility Tour', which aimed to restore reason and civility to political discussions. |
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