Recent actions by the Trump administration and the Department of Education (DOGE) have led to sweeping cuts to humanities funding, placing numerous cultural organizations at risk. The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has abruptly put staff on leave while terminating grants and slashing budgets for organizations such as Oregon Humanities, Mississippi Humanities Council, and the Ohio Humanities Council. Cultural groups across the country, including the Little Tokyo Japanese American National Museum and the Southern Festival of Books, are feeling the impacts, prompting local officials to express deep concerns about the loss of vital support for arts and humanities. Many organizations are now facing potential closures or significant program reductions, leading to fears about the future of cultural preservation and community projects. Advocates are calling for urgent support to mitigate the damage caused by these federal funding cuts.