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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Jane Weber Evergreen Arboretum The Parks and Recreation Foundation of Vancouver and Clark County · Foundation Not published · Varies A nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and enhancing one of Clark County's original homesteads and its historic gardens.	Not published	Varies
Evansville Fund Grant Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Evansville Fund, established in 1996, serves as a permanent charitable endowment dedicated to enhancing the Evansville community.	Not published	Varies
Donald L. Fixico Award Grant Western History Association · Foundation Not published · $1K The Donald L. Fixico Award, presented by the Western History Association since 2018, honors innovative scholarship in American Indian and Canadian First Nations history.	Not published	$1K
Chicago Society Foundation Grant Chicago Society Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Chicago Society Foundation Grant aims to enhance the well-being of the Polish American community by supporting cultural, historical, and educational projects.	Not published	Up to $1K
Small Grant Round for Historic and Cultural Resources The Last Green Valley Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K TLGV announced this grant program in 2015 and has continued to fund projects that use innovative methods to tell stories from the past.	Not published	Up to $3K
Maryland Historic Revitalization Tax Credit (Competitive Commercial) Maryland Historical Trust · State Not published · Varies This program competitively awards a State income tax credit equal to up to 20% of the qualified capital costs expended in the rehabilitation of eligible income-producing properties. For-Profit, Individuals, Non-Profit, Regional, Other	Not published	Varies
Daniel Foundation of Alabama: Arts, Culture and Community Asset Grants The Daniel Foundation of Alabama · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: To view the other grant priority areas for the Daniel Foundation of Alabama, please follow these links:_ The Daniel Foundation recognizes that a thriving arts community contributes immeasurably to the quality of life in Birmingham…	Not published	Varies
Barnabas McHenry Hudson River Valley Awards Grant Open Space Institute Land Trust Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $6K The Barnabas McHenry Hudson River Valley Awards support exceptional young leaders in environmental conservation, historic preservation, and the arts.	Not published	Up to $6K
The Anne Jacobson Schutte Fellowship in Early Modern Studies Grant The Newberry Library · Foundation Not published · $3K The Anne Jacobson Schutte Fellowship at The Newberry Library supports early career scholars focusing on the early modern period (1300-1700).	Not published	$3K
The Audrey Lumsden-Kouvel Fellowship Grant The Newberry Library · Foundation Not published · $20K – $45K The Audrey Lumsden-Kouvel Fellowship, hosted by the Newberry Library, supports scholars in history and literature from the Late Medieval to Early Modern periods. Applicants who utilize the library's extensive collections are prioritized.	Not published	$20K – $45K
Heritage Partnership Program Minnesota Historical Society · Foundation Not published · Varies A competitive grant program that funds capacity building and program development of history-based partnerships throughout the state.	Not published	Varies
CFWT: E. Jay Matsler Trust for Historic Preservation Grant Community Foundation of West Texas · Foundation Not published · Varies The E. Jay Matsler Trust for Historic Preservation Grant, established by a $348,000 bequest, supports historic preservation projects in Lubbock and Hale counties.	Not published	Varies
Funding for Archaeological Research Idaho Heritage Trust Incorporated · Foundation Not published · Varies Idaho Heritage Trust provides funding opportunities for archaeological research and testing projects throughout Idaho.	Not published	Varies
Mellon Fellowship Grant The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens (The Huntington) · Foundation Not published · $50K The Mellon Fellowship at The Huntington Library supports scholars pursuing research relevant to its extensive collections.	Not published	$50K
MS Delta Cultural Heritage Grants Mississippi Delta National Heritage Area Partnership Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The MDNHA grants program issues grants to organizations that fund projects preserving, perpetuating, and celebrating the Mississippi Delta's rich and complex heritage.	Not published	Up to $25K
AHA Prize in European International History Grant American Historical Association · Foundation Not published · $1K The AHA Prize in European International History, established in 1895, recognizes outstanding scholarly works in European international history.	Not published	$1K
4Culture: Preservation Special Projects Grant 4Culture · Foundation Not published · $2K – $25K The 4Culture Preservation Special Projects grant supports initiatives that promote the preservation of historic places in King County, Washington.	Not published	$2K – $25K
Gratz Fund (Donald Stephen Gratz Preservation Services Fund) Preservation League of New York State · Foundation Not published · Varies Support for professional preservation services for historic preservation projects The Gratz Fund supports professional services for preservation projects that: Established in 2010 through a permanently endowed charitable contribution from…	Not published	Varies
Newspaper Digitization Grant Tocker Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Tocker Foundation, established in 1964, focuses on supporting small, rural Texas libraries with populations under 12,000.	Not published	Varies
Idaho Heritage Trust Grant Idaho Heritage Trust Incorporated · Foundation Not published · $5K – $15K The Idaho Heritage Trust Grant aims to preserve Idaho’s rich cultural history by providing grants and technical assistance to public organizations.	Not published	$5K – $15K
Cultural and Historical Preservation & Revitalization Grant: General Program Requests Hawaii Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $250K Hawai‘i Community Foundation invests charitable funds in communities across the State primarily through nonprofit organizations.	Not published	Up to $250K
Preservation Assistance Grant Grammy Museum Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K Each year, the GRAMMY Museum Grant Program awards grants to individuals and small to mid-sized organizations to enhance their ability to preserve collections that embody the recorded sound heritage of North America.	Not published	Up to $5K
Culture and the Arts – Walter Cerf Community Fund   Vermont Community Foundation · State Not published · $50K – $2.5M Supports the arts, education, historic preservation, and social services with a priority of addressing the needs of underserved populations.	Not published	$50K – $2.5M
Huffman-Cornwell Foundation Grant Huffman-Cornwell Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Huffman-Cornwell Foundation, established in 1960, supports projects aimed at benefiting the people of Burke County, North Carolina.	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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