Recent cuts to federal funding for the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) have sparked alarm across the country, impacting a wide range of cultural institutions and programs. Reports indicate that the NEH has terminated the majority of its staff amidst significant budget reductions, leaving many humanities projects vulnerable. Organizations from museums to libraries and educational institutions in various states, including Indiana, Missouri, and Alaska, are facing the possibility of program cancellations and financial uncertainty. Specific projects, including grants for documentary filmmaking and support for local arts organizations, have been directly affected, with at least 1,200 grants reported to have been canceled. Critics of the cuts describe them as devastating and indicative of broader neglect for the arts and humanities, warning that the long-term repercussions could diminish cultural richness across the U.S.