Aloha! Hawai'i Council for the Humanities strives to promote a better understanding of and appreciation for the humanities among the general public in Hawai'i by supporting historical, philosophical, and cultural programs that encourage people to exchange ideas and engage in civic dialogue.

Hawai‘i History Day

Hawai‘i History Day builds life-long critical thinkers through research and project-based learning.

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Grants

The Hawai‘i Council for the Humanities funds projects that connect people with ideas that broaden perspectives, enrich lives and strengthen communities.

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Grants
HCH’s Grants Program provides funding to individuals as well as nonprofit organizations and public institutions for public programs that promote a better understanding and appreciation of the humanities among the general public in Hawai‘i.

Hawai‘i History Day
Hawai‘i History Day, an affiliate of National History Day (NHD), is a year-long history education program that invigorates the teaching and learning of history. It promotes a theme-based, research-centered model for history and civics education.
Motheread/Fatheread®
Motheread/Fatheread® Hawai‘i improves reading skills so children can be more successful in school and become better readers, thinkers, learners, and problem solvers. It also strengthens ties between parent and child.
Partnerships
The Hawai‘i Council for the Humanities has used We the People grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities, a Teaching American History Grant in partnership with the Hawai‘i State Department of Education, and other grants to facilitate partnerships and collaborations.