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NEH Humanities Initiatives is sponsored by National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). NEH Humanities Initiatives grants support the development of curricula, courses, and educational programs in the humanities.
While chess is not explicitly a 'humanity,' a program that explores the history, cultural significance, or philosophical aspects of chess, especially in relation to critical thinking and literacy development, could potentially fit.
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