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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Historic Preservation Loan Program for Capital Projects Maryland Historical Trust · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Community and Economic Enhancement Grant Program – Proposition 68 Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy · State Not published · Varies This non-competitive grant program focuses on increasing public access to the Delta through recreation and tourism opportunities, historic and cultural preservation, and environmental education in order to promote a robust Delta economy.	Not published	Varies
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History: Scholarly Fellowships Grant The Gilder Lehrman Institute · Foundation Not published · $3K The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History offers $3000 short-term research fellowships for doctoral candidates, faculty, and independent scholars in American history.	Not published	$3K
HHF Historic Preservation Grants Historic Hawai'i Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $100K The HHF Historic Preservation Grants support projects that restore and maintain Hawaii's historic sites, emphasizing community engagement and long-term preservation.	Not published	$10K – $100K
Schumann Fund for New Jersey Field Trip Grant (Community Foundation of New Jersey) Community Foundation of New Jersey · Foundation Rolling · Up to $2K Thanks to a grant from the Schumann Fund for New Jersey, Field Trip New Jersey funding is available to all Essex County schools and other nonprofit organizations serving Essex County that are current grantees of the Schumann Fund.	Rolling	Up to $2K
Texas Rural African-American Heritage Grants Program Preservation Texas Inc · Foundation Not published · $35K – $75K The largest African-American-focused historic preservation grants program in Texas history, designed to support endangered Rural African-American Heritage sites, particularly Freedom Colonies and their institutional buildings.	Not published	$35K – $75K
Premio del Rey in Early Spanish History American Historical Association · Foundation Not published · Varies _Note: The competition will open in mid-March 2026.	Not published	Varies
Historic Alexandria Foundation Grants Historic Alexandria Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Historic Alexandria Foundation Grants aim to support the preservation of Alexandria's historical and cultural heritage.	Not published	Up to $5K
Commission Initiative - 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence TX Commission on the Arts · State Not published · $178K Supports activities in Texas Congressional districts that commemorate and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.	Not published	$178K
Ripley Community & Heritage Fund Grant Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Ripley Community & Heritage Fund Grant aims to enhance the lives of Ripley residents through support for not-for-profit organizations.	Not published	Up to $1K
North Carolina Heritage Awards NC Arts Council Grants · State Not published · Varies Since 1989, the North Carolina Heritage Awards have honored the state's most eminent traditional artists and practitioners.	Not published	Varies
Oregon Historic Trails Fund Grant The Oregon Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $25K The Oregon Historic Trails Fund Grant supports projects that interpret, preserve, and maintain Oregon's historic trails, aiming to protect the state's cultural and natural resources.	Not published	$5K – $25K
GNRHS Heritage Fund Great Northern Railway Historical Society · Foundation Not published · $750 The Heritage Fund is a grant program administered by the GNRHS to support preservation and historical projects related to the Great Northern Railway.	Not published	$750
WGPF: National Regsiter Signage Grant Program The William G Pomeroy Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The WGPF: National Register Signage Grant Program, administered by the William G Pomeroy Foundation, aims to support public properties and historic districts in the U.S. that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.	Not published	Varies
Cultural and Historical Preservation & Revitalization Grant: Capital Requests Hawaii Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $750K Hawai‘i Community Foundation invests charitable funds in communities across the State primarily through nonprofit organizations.	Not published	Up to $750K
Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Subgrant Downtown Excelsior Partnership Inc · Foundation Not published · $45K – $50K	Not published	$45K – $50K
Boxley-Fox Endowment Fund Grant The Community Foundation of the Northern Shenandoah Valley · Foundation Not published · $1K – $3K The Boxley-Fox Endowment Fund, established by Robert and Genevieve Fox Boxley, supports cultural life and historical preservation in the Northern Shenandoah Valley.	Not published	$1K – $3K
Maine Historic Preservation Matching Grants 1772 Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The 1772 Foundation, alongside Maine Preservation, offers Maine Historic Preservation Matching Grants of up to $10,000 for various historic preservation projects.	Not published	Up to $10K
Weedon History Essay Contest The Society of the Cincinnati in the State of Virginia · Foundation Not published · Varies College scholarship awards for winners of the Weedon History Essay Contest The Virginia Society awards college scholarships to winners of the Weedon History Essay Contest.	Not published	Varies
Bernadotte E. Schmitt Grant American Historical Association · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Bernadotte E. Schmitt Grants, offered by the American Historical Association, provide funding for research in the history of Europe, Africa, and Asia.	Not published	Up to $2K
HRBT Foundation Grants HRBT Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The HRBT Foundation offers grants to support various community-focused projects, emphasizing areas like health care, education, and environmental protection.	Not published	Varies
Vitality Grants: Preserving Historical Assets Rochester Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $15K – $20K The Vitality Grants program aims to bolster regional vitality by preserving historical assets and fostering educational initiatives.	Not published	$15K – $20K
Harry Bikakis Fellowship Grant American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA) · Foundation Not published · $2K The Harry Bikakis Fellowship, offered by the American School of Classical Studies at Athens, supports graduate students conducting research on ancient Greek law.	Not published	$2K
ATHA Rocket Grants (Mini-Grant Program) Anacostia Trails Heritage Area Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K Rocket Grants are mini-grants ($1,000–$5,000) for non-capital, heritage-tourism projects — trails amenities, history/interpretation, education, and arts/culture — for non-profits and municipalities in the state-certified Anacostia Trails…	Not published	$1K – $5K

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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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