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Learning from rural New York's histories, cultures, challenges, and futures

Rural Humanities

Rural Humanities is an Andrew W. Mellon supported initiative in public and engaged humanities that uses the tools of the humanities to critically approach, learn from, make visible, and support the realities of rural America, particularly in Central-Western New York: its histories, cultures, challenges, and futures.

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Now accepting proposals!

Cornell faculty from any discipline to apply for up to $10,000 in support of public-facing research humanities projects and/or engaged community humanities initiatives on rural New York State issues. 

Faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate students can also apply for Rural Humanities microgrants.

Grant End Date: June 30, 2025

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