Huffman Announces Funding for North Coast Cultural and Educational Organizations Impacted by Pandemic

June 07, 2022

Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) announced that several tribal and cultural organizations in California's Second Congressional District have received grants as part of the National Endowment for the Humanities' ARP: Humanities Grantmaking program, made possible through the American Rescue Plan.

“The cultural and tribal organizations receiving this funding are important parts of the history and way of life in our district, and it’s critical they receive the support they need as the nation rebuilds from the pandemic,” said Rep. Huffman. “Thanks to the American Rescue Plan, these groups are getting a much-needed lifeline to invest in programs and initiatives that will ensure a robust and inclusive humanities sector thrives in our region.”

Funds appropriated to NEH under the American Rescue Plan have been awarded to cultural and educational organizations across the country to help them recover from the economic impact of the pandemic, retain and rehire workers, and reopen sites, facilities, and programs. Below are the organizations that received funding in California’s Second District.

Hoopa Tribal Museum
Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums
Program Description: Support to provide relief to humanities organizations recovering from the coronavirus pandemic by supporting tribal governments, tribal cultural facilities, as well as cultural and educational institutions partnering with tribes.
Outright Amount: $40,000

Northern California Tribal Court Coalition
Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums
Program Description: Support to provide relief to humanities organizations recovering from the coronavirus pandemic by supporting tribal governments, tribal cultural facilities, as well as cultural and educational institutions partnering with tribes.
Outright Amount: $50,000

Resighini Rancheria
Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums
Program Description: Support to provide relief to humanities organizations recovering from the coronavirus pandemic by supporting tribal governments, tribal cultural facilities, as well as cultural and educational institutions partnering with tribes.
Outright Amount: $46,699

Fort Ross Conservancy
National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States
Program Description: Support to provide relief to humanities organizations recovering from the coronavirus pandemic by supporting place-based preservation activities that focus on the histories of underrepresented groups.
Outright Amount: $25,000

Humboldt State University Sponsored Programs Foundation (Redwood Writing Project)
National Writing Project
Program Description: Support to provide relief to local, regional, and cross-regional cultural organizations recovering from the coronavirus pandemic by developing educational programming that deepens engagement with underrepresented communities.
Outright Amount: $50,000