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DOGE cuts imperil Clark County nonprofits’ cultural, educational programming

State loses $10M, including $1.2M taken from Humanities Washington’s budget

By Scott Hewitt, Columbian staff reporter
Published: April 12, 2025, 6:05am
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Humanities Washington musician and historian Joel Underwood delivers a musical talk about Woody Guthrie at The Historic Trust in Vancouver in September 2024.
Humanities Washington musician and historian Joel Underwood delivers a musical talk about Woody Guthrie at The Historic Trust in Vancouver in September 2024. (Contributed by Humanities Washington) Photo Gallery

Cultural and educational programming hosted by local nonprofit agencies including schools, libraries, the Clark County Historical Museum and The Historic Trust are in jeopardy after sweeping federal grant cuts earlier this month. Historical speakers and research, free event programming and literacy help for elementary students and their families all appear to be at risk.

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