Our work is at risk—but you can help.
Maryland Humanities is facing the greatest funding crisis in our 50+ year history. In April, DOGE illegally terminated our $1.2 million federal operating grant, leaving us with a huge gap this year, and we need you with us to keep the humanities alive in Maryland.
If our programs have made a difference in your life, your classroom, or your community, now is the time to act.
Urgent: Donation Matching
The Federation of State Humanities Councils, with support from the Mellon Foundation, has generously offered to double every gift we receive, starting now, until we reach $50,000 in donations. That means that if you give today, for every dollar you donate, we get two! Your donation of any amount can help us reach $100,000—fueling programs that inspire, educate, and unite.
This is the first step in a larger effort to rebuild what was lost—and with your help, we’re laying the foundation for a more resilient future. Donate now to stand with us to protect the humanities.
Support Us!
An Investment In Our Communities
If your life has been influenced by the power of the humanities, you understand the importance of the work we do. Literature, history, philosophy, and ethics help us understand what it means to be human.
Your Support Is Essential
Through partnerships and programming, Maryland Humanities works to ensure that the humanities empower us to thrive in our daily lives. In promoting lifelong learning, thoughtful dialogue, and the healthy exchange of ideas, we help solve problems and enrich people’s lives.
By making a tax-deductible contribution, you enable us to continue to deliver high-quality free public programming to more and more Marylanders each year.
Think about your family, friends, colleagues, and neighbors. Who would benefit from a vibrant One Maryland One Book discussion? Do you know a young person who would be inspired by researching a historical person or event for Maryland History Day? Could your community find shared meaning in a local Museum on Main Street exhibition? At Maryland Humanities, we work hard to create educational and cultural experiences that matter. Learn more about Maryland Humanities programs.