History Grants

Last updated October 24, 2026

Grantable tracks 786 active history grants in its free grants database, drawn from 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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Appalachian Forest Grants Program (Major Grants) Appalachian Forest Heritage Area Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K – $20K The Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area (AFNHA) awards Appalachian Forest Major Grants to nonprofit and government partners for projects supporting preservation, interpretation, and tourism development that advance AFNHA goals within…	Not published	$3K – $20K
Schwarz Fellowship for Research on Music Grant American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA) · Foundation Not published · $12K The Schwarz Fellowship for Research on Music, offered by the American School of Classical Studies at Athens, supports research on the cultural history of music across the Mediterranean.	Not published	$12K
Gerda Henkel Foundation: General Research Grants - Projects Gerda Henkel Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to €89,280 The Gerda Henkel Foundation offers general research grants for projects in the historical humanities, supporting topics related to current issues in a historical context.	Not published	Up to €89,280
AHC Collaborative Research Mini-Grant Arkansas Humanities Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The AHC Collaborative Research Mini-Grant, managed by the Arkansas Humanities Council (HumanitiesAR), supports innovative projects that engage Arkansans with their history and culture.	Not published	Up to $5K
State Historical Fund: Planning Grant History Colorado · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The State Historical Fund's Planning Grant, offered by History Colorado, supports public entities and nonprofit organizations in Colorado to develop planning documents essential for future preservation projects.	Not published	Up to $20K
Adelard A. and Valeda Lea Roy Foundation Grant Adelard & Valeda Roy Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $10K The Adelard A. and Valeda Lea Roy Foundation Grant focuses on supporting organizations in arts, education, health, and environmental sectors, especially in underserved communities in Massachusetts and Northern New England.	Not published	$3K – $10K
Allegheny Foundation Grant Allegheny Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Allegheny Foundation Grant supports initiatives in Southwestern Pennsylvania, focusing on historic preservation, civic development, and education. Eligible applicants must be registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations.	Not published	Varies
American Heritage Awards The National Society of the Colonial · Foundation Not published · Varies Award program offered by the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America.	Not published	Varies
Thaxter Foundation Grant Rosamond Thaxter Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Rosamond Thaxter Foundation Grant supports charitable organizations in Kittery, Maine, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and the Isles of Shoals.	Not published	Up to $3K
Wendy Shadwell Conservation Grant American Historical Print Collections Society · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Dr. Tom and Betty Lawrence American History Teacher Award The Sar Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K	Not published	Up to $5K
Herbert Baxter Adams Prize in European History Grant American Historical Association · Foundation Not published · $1K The Herbert Baxter Adams Prize in European History, established in 1905 by the American Historical Association, honors distinguished books in European history published in English.	Not published	$1K
Oregon Museum Grant Oregon Parks and Recreation Department · Foundation Not published · $1K – $8K The Oregon Museum Grant, offered by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, supports museums across the state in their efforts to collect, preserve, interpret, and promote Oregon's rich history.	Not published	$1K – $8K
Small Museum Grants Program Foundation for Arkansas Heritage and History Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Small Museum Grants Program aims to support Arkansas's cultural heritage by providing up to $2,500 in funding to community-based museums.	Not published	Up to $3K
History Essay Contest Western Section of the American Urological Association Inc · Foundation Not published · $100 – $500	Not published	$100 – $500
HSS Fellowship in Aerospace History Grant American Historical Association · Foundation Not published · $23K The HSS Fellowship in Aerospace History, funded by NASA, supports advanced research in aerospace history, covering cultural, economic, and scientific aspects.	Not published	$23K
Schooled on Freedom Grant National Underground Railroad · Foundation Not published · Varies Grant program for K-12 schools and school districts to support field trips to the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center.	Not published	Varies
Publication Grants American Historical Print Collections Society · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
A. Verville Fellowship Grant Smithsonian Institution · Foundation Not published · $70K The A. Verville Fellowship offers a competitive nine- to twelve-month in-residence opportunity focused on aviation and space studies. Open to candidates skilled in research and writing, the fellowship awards an annual stipend of $55,000.	Not published	$70K
Genocide Education Grant Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education · Foundation Not published · Up to $160K The purpose of this competitive grant program is to support teaching and learning related to the history of genocide.	Not published	Up to $160K
Autry Public History Prize Grant Western History Association · Foundation Not published · $1K The Autry Public History Prize, awarded annually by the Western History Association, recognizes outstanding media exhibits, public programs, and written works that enhance public understanding of North American West history.	Not published	$1K
Community Culture Grant Wyoming Humanities Council · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Culture Grant supports a fuller, more complex telling of community histories, lived experiences, and ideas leading to a fuller appreciation and understanding of the richness of people.	Not published	Varies
Oregon Trail Community Foundation Grant Oregon Trail Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Oregon Trail Community Foundation Grant supports projects improving education, wildlife preservation, historical landmarks, the arts, healthcare, and research in western Nebraska and eastern Wyoming.	Not published	Varies
Matching Grant - IBF Restoration Grant Iowa Barn Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Iowa Barn Foundation's Matching Grant - IBF Restoration Grant aims to preserve Iowa's iconic barns, which are vital to the state's heritage.	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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