Many have asked if The Edgar Allan Poe House is affected by the federal funding freeze, partially rescinded but pending action. The short answer: yes. Though Poe House doesn’t rely directly on federal funding, some grants we depend on originate from federal dollars and remain disrupted this week (though we are hopeful.) However, this has also introduced new uncertainty in the outlook for future grants.
As we start to write the next chapter for Poe House, as a non-profit, it will be private donor dollars—big or small—that will have the greatest impact for us while larger grant sources work through recent federal changes. Resilience and independence are the strongest foundation for our future.
Please consider donating to help preserve Poe’s legacy.
We ask all of those who support Poe House to continue to value and support the non-profit history and arts organizations that matter to you as even small changes in the grant ecosystem impact us greatly. Your support matters deeply and will determine our course. Additional ways to support The Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum are tours, fundraisers, gift shop items, and pavers in Poe Park.
