History Grants

Last updated October 24, 2026

Grantable tracks 786 active history grants in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 20 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 476 list an award amount, with a median of $10K.

Grants tracked: 786; from 404 funders
Median award: $10K; middle half $2,500–$25K
Total listed funding: $49.4M; across 476 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 15; 34 with a published date

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David Center for the American Revolution Predoctoral Fellowship Grant American Philosophical Society · Foundation Not published · $30K The David Center for the American Revolution Predoctoral Fellowship at the American Philosophical Society provides a nine-month residential opportunity for Ph.D. candidates focused on the American Revolution and Founding Era.	Not published	$30K
Katie Fields Bell Teacher Fellow Award Charles H Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Annual award recognizing outstanding educators who demonstrate commitment to bettering students' lives and embodying the values of the Medal of Honor: Patriotism, Citizenship, Courage, Integrity, Sacrifice, and Commitment.	Not published	Varies
Conservation License Plate Grant Program - "Moose" Plate Grants New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources offers the Conservation License Plate Grant Program, which provides grants up to $20,000 for the preservation of historically significant public resources.	Not published	Up to $20K
Dana and David Dornsife Fellowship Grant The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens (The Huntington) · Foundation Not published · $50K The Dana and David Dornsife Fellowship offers scholars nine to twelve months of residency at The Huntington, with a stipend of $50,000.	Not published	$50K
The Wilcox Essay Contest Educational Excellence Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Jack Wilcox felt that Plymouth youth should know all about the history of their hometown and have familiarity with the historical research materials that are available through rich local resources.	Not published	Varies
Texas History Grant Program The Summerlee Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K The Texas History Grant Program, supported by The Summerlee Foundation, aims to fund diverse projects that preserve Texas's rich history.	Not published	$10K
Hannibal Cox, Jr. (HCJ) Cultural Grants Program Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K The Hannibal Cox, Jr. Cultural Grants Program offers funding and technical assistance to mid-sized arts, scientific, and historical organizations in Miami-Dade County.	Not published	Up to $40K
Paul E. Sluby, Sr., Historic Burial Grounds Preservation Program Grant RFA District of Columbia Office of Planning · Foundation Not published · Up to $250K The Paul E. Sluby, Sr. Historic Burial Grounds Preservation Program Grant RFA aims to protect and restore historic burial grounds in Washington, DC, particularly those significant to African American history, established before 1955.	Not published	Up to $250K
Friedrich Katz Prize in Latin American and Caribbean History Grant American Historical Association · Foundation Not published · $1K The Friedrich Katz Prize in Latin American and Caribbean History, awarded by the American Historical Association, honors the best book published in English on Latin America, including the Caribbean, with a prize amount of $1,000.	Not published	$1K
Paul Birdsall Prize in European Military and Strategic History Grant American Historical Association · Foundation Not published · $1K The Paul Birdsall Prize in European Military and Strategic History, established by the American Historical Association in 1985, honors significant publications in English related to European military or strategic history from 1870 onward.	Not published	$1K
State Property Tax Moratorium Historical Society Funding · State Not published · Varies 8-year moratorium on property tax assessment of certified improvements. Available to properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places or State Register of Historic Places.	Not published	Varies
Kinsman Foundation Small Grants The Kinsman Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Kinsman Foundation Small Grants program supports projects that benefit the public in Oregon and southern Washington, focusing on historic preservation and native wildlife rehabilitation.	Not published	Up to $5K
Sara Jackson Graduate Student Award Grant Western History Association · Foundation Not published · $500 The Sara Jackson Graduate Student Award, provided by the Western History Association, recognizes the commitment to diversity in academic research by offering a $500 grant for graduate students (M.A. or Ph.D.) focused on the North American…	Not published	$500
Indian River CF: Animal Welfare, Environment, & Historic Preservation Funding Priority Grant Indian River Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Indian River Community Foundation offers discretionary grants focused on animal welfare, environment, and historic preservation.	Not published	Up to $100K
Anne Brossman Sweigart Charitable Foundation Grant Anne B Sweigart Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The Anne Brossman Sweigart Charitable Foundation Grant focuses on supporting local nonprofits in the Greater Denver and Ephrata areas.	Not published	Up to $30K
Culture and the Arts – Historic Preservation Fund - Underrepresented Communities Grants National Park Service · State Not published · $1.5M – $10M Supports surveying, documenting, and nominating historic sites associated with communities currently underrepresented in the National Register of Historic Places Funded projects must result in at least one new or amended nomination to the…	Not published	$1.5M – $10M
2026 Butler County Tourism Foundation Grant Butler County Tourism · Foundation Not published · $500 – $10K Enhance the tourism experience by supporting development through historic preservation and education projects.	Not published	$500 – $10K
Tony Clark Memorial Fund Grant Royal Archaeological Institute · Foundation Not published · Up to £500 The Tony Clark Memorial Fund Grant, offered by the Royal Archaeological Institute, supports scientific archaeological projects each year.	Not published	Up to £500
General Field Trip NJ Fund (Community Foundation of New Jersey) Community Foundation of New Jersey · Foundation Rolling · Up to $1K This fund supports trips to arts and cultural organizations, historical landmarks, nature preserves, science institutions, and college tours, helping students in underserved communities connect classroom learning with real-life…	Rolling	Up to $1K
Modern Endangered Archives Program: Planning Grants UCLA Library · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Modern Endangered Archives Program (MEAP) offers planning grants to support projects aimed at digitizing and preserving endangered archival materials from the 20th and 21st centuries.	Not published	Up to $20K
Jay and Deborah Last Fellowships Grant American Antiquarian Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Jay and Deborah Last Fellowships, offered by the American Antiquarian Society, support research in American art and visual culture that utilizes graphic materials as primary sources.	Not published	Up to $2K
NC Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) Pass-through Grant North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources · Foundation Not published · Up to $140K The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources is offering grants for historic preservation projects through the State Historic Preservation Office.	Not published	Up to $140K
Project Grants Massachusetts Foundation for the Humanities & Public Policy Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
DUWI Fund Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Responds to area's not-for-profit organizations wishing to start new, innovative programs or expand current services	Not published	Varies

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do history grants award?

Of the 786 history grants Grantable lists as of October 24, 2026, 476 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 active listings, the leading funders are American Historical Association (38), Western History Association (24), National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States (20), The Newberry Library (16), and Maryland Historical Trust (12). In all, 404 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are history grants due?

Of 786 grants listed, 15 accept applications on a rolling basis, 34 have a published upcoming deadline, 115 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 622 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 56% 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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