History Grants
Last updated October 3, 2026
There are currently 788 open history grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from federal, state and foundation sources and updated daily. 479 list an award amount, with a median of $10K.
- Open grants
- 788
- from 406 funders
- Median award
- $10K
- middle half $2,500–$25K
- Total listed funding
- $45.5M
- across 479 grants that list an amount
- Rolling deadlines
- 14
- 25 with a published date
On this page: Federal State Foundation · Updated daily
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Foundation Community Grants - Fall Cycle The Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia Inc · Foundation Oct 31, 2026 · $1K – $4K | |
| Research Fellowship Arizona Historical Society · Foundation ~November · $500 – $2K Awards short-term research fellowships to visiting scholars to advance the study of Arizona history, the Southwest, and northern Mexico, and to promote creation of high-quality secondary source materials with high probability of… | |
| Massachusetts Historic Preservation Matching Grants 1772 Foundation Inc · Foundation Nov 2, 2026 · Up to $10K Preserving American Historical Treasures The 1772 Foundation was named in honor of its first restoration project, Liberty Hall in Union, New Jersey. | |
| HOT Funds Grants Program Mineral Wells Area Chamber of Commerce · Foundation ~November · Varies Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) Funds are tax revenue generated by hotel stays. The City of Mineral Wells and Palo Pinto County have contracted with the Mineral Wells Area Chamber of Commerce to administer these grants. | |
| Event Support Erie Canalway Heritage Fund Inc · Foundation ~November · $500 – $3K Events should demonstrate how they will achieve one or more of the following: Canal-related events and tours generate $1.3 billion in economic impact for Canal Corridor communities annually. | |
| Appalachian Forest Grants Program (Major Grants) Appalachian Forest Heritage Area Inc · Foundation ~November · $3K – $20K | |
| Lois W. Newman Essay Award American Historical Print Collections Society · Foundation ~December · $750 | |
| Ewell L. Newman Book Award American Historical Print Collections Society · Foundation ~December · $2K | |
| Collections Stewardship National Endowment for the Humanities · Federal Dec 15, 2026 · $50K – $500K The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Collections & Infrastructure is accepting applications for Collections Stewardship, a program to advance the preservation and availability of physical and digital collections… | |
| Scholarship for American History or Related Field National Society United States Daughters of 1812 · Foundation ~December · Up to $2K The National Society United States Daughters of 1812 works to commemorate and recognize the heroic deeds and historical events of the civil, military and naval personnel who aided the American cause during the War of 1812. | |
| Secondary School Essay Contest Historic Boulder Inc · Foundation ~December · $100 – $300 To showcase the writing, creative and research skills of secondary school students in Boulder Valley Schools using essay themes drawn from Boulder history. | |
| Historic Preservation Grant Program (HPGP) Methuen Festival of Trees Inc · Foundation ~January · Up to $10K | |
| Community Project Grants - Major Grants New Hampshire Humanities Council · Foundation ~January · Up to $10K New Hampshire Humanities Community Project Grants provide grant funds to support public humanities programs across New Hampshire. Major Grants provide up to $10,000 in funds. | |
| Heritage Grants National Railway Historical Society Inc · Foundation ~January · Varies | |
| State Grants (Maryland Heritage Areas Authority) Anacostia Trails Heritage Area Inc · Foundation ~January · Varies Grants supporting projects involving historical, cultural, or natural resources, sites, events, or facilities with a heritage tourism component. | |
| Outstanding Railroad Historic Preservation Award National Railway Historical Society Inc · Foundation ~January · Varies To recognize and honor a North American common-carrier railroad for a historically significant preservation project | |
| Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant Program - CPI Rural Colorado Subgrant Program Colorado Preservation Inc · Foundation ~February · $600K The Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grants program fosters economic development in rural communities through the rehabilitation of historic buildings. | |
| Planning Grant Program NC Land & Water Fund · State Mar 1, 2027 · Varies Part of the annual competitive grant cycle. Supports planning projects for conservation, preservation, and restoration of North Carolina's natural and cultural resources. | |
| Restoration Grant Program NC Land & Water Fund · State Mar 1, 2027 · Varies Part of the annual competitive grant cycle. Supports restoration projects for conservation, preservation, and restoration of North Carolina's natural and cultural resources. | |
| Livonia Community Foundation - Non-Profit Grants Livonia Community Foundation Inc · Foundation ~March · Varies The Foundation supports programs that align with its mission: | |
| Historic Alexandria Preservation Fund Grant Historic Alexandria Foundation · Foundation ~May · Up to $5K The Historic Alexandria Foundation administers the Historic Alexandria Preservation Fund to support preservation, conservation, and historical research projects in Alexandria. | |
| Frank Waters Award Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District · Foundation ~June · $2K | |
| Robert W. Prichard Prize Historical Society of the Episcopal Church · Foundation ~February · $2K The Robert W. Prichard Prize recognizes an outstanding Ph.D., Th.D., or D.Phil. dissertation which considers the history of the Episcopal Church (including 17th and 18th century British colonies which became the United States) as well as… | |
| Stewardship Award for Modernist Homes Global Heritage Fund · Foundation ~December · Varies WMF's Stewardship Award for Modernist Homes recognizes exemplary conservation work at modernist residences. The award honors homeowners whose thoughtful restoration work preserves a house's unique architectural and historic value. |
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History grants by the numbers
How deadlines work
- Rolling or ongoing
- 14 2%
- Upcoming date published
- 25 3%
- Stated cycle, no date yet
- 114 14%
- No deadline published
- 635 81%
When dated deadlines fall
Share of the 25 grants with a published date, by quarter.
Funders with the most open history grants
- American Historical Association 38 open
- Western History Association 24 open
- National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States 21 open
- The Newberry Library 16 open
- Maryland Historical Trust 12 open
- Arkansas Humanities Council 9 open
406 funders have at least one open grant in this category.
Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 788 open history grants (active, with a deadline today or later or none published) as of October 3, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum; 1 listed amounts over $10M are left out, since they're usually program-wide totals rather than single awards.
About history grants
History grants support research, preservation, public programming, documentary projects, and the work of historical societies, archives, and historic sites. The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is the largest federal funder of historical scholarship and public history, and the Mellon Foundation supports archives, preservation, and humanities research. State humanities councils and private foundations provide additional project, preservation, and interpretation grants.
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History Grants by state
Browse history grants available to organizations in 18 states.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much money do history grants award?
Of the 788 open history grants Grantable lists as of October 3, 2026, 479 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $10K, and the middle half fall between $2,500 and $25K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.
Which funders offer the most history grants?
By number of open listings, the most active funders are American Historical Association (38), Western History Association (24), National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States (21), The Newberry Library (16), and Maryland Historical Trust (12). In all, 406 funders have at least one open grant in this category.
When are history grants due?
Of 788 open grants, 14 accept applications on a rolling basis, 25 have a published upcoming deadline, 114 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 635 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 52% fall in October–December.
What grants are available for history projects?
History organizations and scholars can pursue funding for research, archival preservation, digitization, public exhibitions, documentary media, historic site interpretation, and educational programming. The NEH supports many of these through its divisions for public programs, preservation, and research, and state humanities councils fund local history projects and community programming.
Who funds history and preservation work?
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is the central federal funder of historical research and public history, and the Mellon Foundation is a major private supporter of archives, preservation, and humanities scholarship. State humanities councils re-grant federal and state funds to local historical societies, and private foundations and corporate programs support preservation and interpretation projects.
Can historical societies and individuals both apply?
Yes. Many NEH and foundation programs fund nonprofit organizations such as historical societies, museums, archives, and universities, while other NEH programs award fellowships and stipends directly to individual scholars. Independent historians without an institutional affiliation can often apply for fellowships directly or partner with a nonprofit or fiscal sponsor for organizational grants.
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