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History, in the Hands of the People

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Mellon makes grants to support communities through the power of the arts and humanities

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What is possible with a more complete and accessible cultural record?
Expanding Public Knowledge
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September 16, 2026
Mellon Foundation Appoints Abigail Kahn Archibald as Chief Investment Officer
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Two men stand beside a coal-filled mining cart and a miner statue in front of a single-story house with a covered porch and accessibility ramp.
The West Virginia Mine Wars Museum
The West Virginia Miners Whose Stories Build a Museum
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A woman sits on a rolling desk chair in a cluttered office filled with natural light from large windows. A desk nearby hosts art materials, including paint, paper towels, books, and brushes.
Kurt Vonnegut Memorial Library, Inc.
‘A Fellow Traveler on the Planet’: Kurt Vonnegut’s Daughter on his Parenting Style
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Colectivo El Ancón de Loíza Incorporado

The Famed El Ancón Barge is Being Reimagined in Puerto Rico

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September 15, 2026
National Center For Choreography-Akron Awarded $500k Grant In Honor Of Christy Bolingbroke’s Leadership
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August 26, 2026
Pittsburgh’s Historic New Granada Theater Meets Restoration Milestone
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August 25, 2026
Dr. Cara Gillis Joins Mellon Foundation as Program Officer in Higher Learning
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August 3, 2026
With the Humanities at Risk, How the Mellon Foundation Sees Its Role
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July 31, 2026
JSTOR Digital Stewardship Services Receives Mellon Foundation Digitization Grant
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