South Carolina Humanities is the state program of the National Endowment for the Humanities, serving the Palmetto State with inspiring, engaging, and enriching programming encouraging open dialogue.

To enrich the cultural and intellectual lives of all South Carolinians.



South Carolina Humanities seeks to increase public understanding of and support for the humanities; telling the human story by awarding grants for high-quality public programs, by generating special humanities initiatives, and by bringing humanities perspectives to bear on contemporary issues. South Carolina Humanities programs and initiatives are balanced, reflecting sensitivity to the diversity of ideas, encourage open dialogue, demonstrate integrity and are ethical in operations.