Since that time, MCH has benefited hundreds of Montana organizations and thousands of its citizens, providing support for public programs in the humanities throughout the state. The educational and cultural programs sponsored by MCH help Montanans to develop a deeper understanding of humanity's values and beliefs, intellectual achievements, diverse cultures and heritages. MCH-funded programs have focused on public affairs, Montana and western history, Native American peoples, Montana literature, the environment, civic culture, values, and many other topics.
Members serve four-year terms.
Four members are appointed by the Governor. The Committee meets quarterly to review grant proposals and make policy. Its offices are in Missoula. MCH programs reach scores of Montana communities annually. These programs enable communities and organizations to benefit from high quality humanities programs with only modest expenditure of resources.