The National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities provide critical funding for the creation, development, and research of the arts and humanities in the United States. Together, these funding sources allow artists to create world-renowned and distinctly American art, music, literature, poetry, and more while also providing all Americans the opportunity to experience these artistic endeavors by providing sustainable funding for museums, archives, libraries, colleges, universities, public television, public radio, and scholars. Without the funding provided by both the NEA and the NEH, many Americans would not be able to participate in the creation and appreciation of the arts and humanities, a decision that would inordinately effect rural and poor Americans.