The question of what it means to be human is one that unites us and defines us.
We are New Yorkers dedicated to creating opportunities for dialogue, reflection, and critical thinking to strengthen the bonds of civil society.
New Yorkers served through six grant–lines and related events
Awarded across all ten regions of the state
Grants given to local non-profits
On October 22, 2024, artist and author of Saving Time: How to Discover a Life Beyond the Clock and UC Boulder media studies professor Nathan Schneider joined Humanities New York in Poughkeepsie for a conversation on mindfulness and civic engagement in the current era.
On Wednesday, April 2, 2025, we received notice that funding allocated to us by Congress and disbursed by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) was cancelled, effectively immediately.
The loss of NEH funding affects our ability to award grants and even to issue payments owed to grantees. It portends a bleak future for Humanities New York and the state’s cultural sector. We need your help to continue our mission of bringing New Yorkers together to promote understanding and dialogue.
A Community Conversation is an in-person, facilitated discussion rooted in a shared text. It brings people together to reflect, listen, and reason across difference. These gatherings emphasize public reasoning, civic friendship, and the everyday work of democracy—listening generously, speaking honestly, and being willing to change.
Join HNY and Genesee Country Village and Museum in Mumford, NY on Saturday, July 12, for a Community Conversation exploring how individuals and families navigate divisive political issues – past and present.
Using dialogue, reflection, and critical thinking, Humanities New York applies the humanities to strengthen democratic society.
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