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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William K. Wiley Scholarship Grant Ashland County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The William K. Wiley Scholarship, offered by the Ashland County Community Foundation, supports high school seniors and non-traditional students from Ashland County who are pursuing degrees in History or related fields.	Not published	Varies
WGPF: Legends & Lore Marker Grant Program The William G Pomeroy Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The WGPF: Legends & Lore Marker Grant Program celebrates and promotes local folklore, legends, and folklife as vital aspects of cultural heritage.	Not published	Varies
Battlefield Preservation Fund Grant National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States · Foundation Not published · $3K – $10K The Battlefield Preservation Fund Grant aims to support initiatives that preserve battlefields and related historic sites.	Not published	$3K – $10K
National Endowment for the Humanities - Spotlight on Humanities in Higher Education: Development Grants: Southland History Collective Grant Governors State University Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A two-year oral history and archival project to document, teach, and offer public programs on the histories of communities surrounding Governors State University.	Not published	Varies
Vicki Ruiz Award Grant Western History Association · Foundation Not published · $500 The Vicki Ruiz Award, presented by the Western History Association, honors the best article focusing on race within the North American West.	Not published	$500
History of Art Grants Samuel H Kress Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The History of Art Grant Program, supported by the Samuel H. Kress Foundation, aims to enhance the appreciation and understanding of European art and architecture from antiquity to the early 19th century.	Not published	Varies
Bibliographical Society of America Caxton Club Fellowship for Midwestern Bibliographers Caxton Club · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Fall Grant Opportunities: Environment- Richard V. and Kimiko O. Williams Endowment Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $3K The Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation offers the Richard V. and Kimiko O. Williams Endowment, which supports programs focused on Great Lakes maritime heritage and environmental conservation in Grand Traverse and Leelanau…	Not published	$500 – $3K
Benton County Grants Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa · Foundation Not published · $5K The Benton County Community Foundation, part of the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa, is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Benton County, Iowa.	Not published	$5K
Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation Grants The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation supports projects in the humanities, performing arts, and research libraries, emphasizing excellence in scholarship and creativity.	Not published	Up to $25K
ATHA / MHAA Heritage Area State Grants Anacostia Trails Heritage Area Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Larger heritage-tourism grants for projects involving historical, cultural, or natural resources, sites, events, or facilities with a heritage-tourism component, for non-profits and municipalities in the Anacostia Trails Heritage Area (MD).	Not published	Varies
Expand Massachusetts Stories- Open Track Grant Massachusetts Foundation for the Humanities & Public Policy Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Expand Massachusetts Stories-Open Track grant offers up to $20,000 for projects that collect, interpret, and share narratives about Massachusetts, focusing on voices often overlooked.	Not published	Up to $20K
Dulverton Trust Grant Program The Dulverton Trust · Foundation Not published · £30,000 - £40,000 The Dulverton Trust Grant Program supports UK charities and CIOs addressing social issues, environmental conservation, and heritage preservation.	Not published	£30,000 - £40,000
Americana Foundation: American Heritage Grant Americana Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $50K The Americana Foundation's American Heritage Grant aims to support projects that broaden inclusivity in early American art and narratives, especially for underrepresented groups.	Not published	$10K – $50K
History Day: COS@150 Award Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum · Foundation Not published · $150	Not published	$150
Springville Chamber of Commerce Fund Greater Olean Community Foundation DBA Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $965 This fund supports community projects that will have a lasting benefit for residents and visitors in the Springville area.	Rolling	Up to $965
Ippolito Charitable Foundation of Galveston Grant Ippolito Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Ippolito Charitable Foundation of Galveston focuses on enhancing the quality of life in Galveston, Texas through grants aimed at economic development, conservation, and historical preservation.	Not published	Up to $10K
Clarinda Pendleton Lamar Awards for Excellence The National Society of the Colonial · Foundation Not published · Varies Named for Clarinda Pendleton Lamar, a remarkable Georgia Dame and longtime national officer of the NSCDA, this award recognizes outstanding corporate society projects and programs in three mission areas.	Not published	Varies
Excellence in Broadcast Preservation Award Library of American Broadcasting · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
George B. Henderson Foundation Regular Grant George B Henderson Foundation JH5090 · Foundation Not published · $20K – $50K The George B. Henderson Foundation offers grants to enhance and preserve outdoor elements in Boston, focusing on parks, streets, and historic buildings.	Not published	$20K – $50K
4Culture: Landmarks Capital Grants 4Culture · Foundation Not published · Up to $35K The 4Culture Landmarks Capital Grants program supports the preservation of historic buildings and landscapes in King County.	Not published	Up to $35K
Katherine Drake Hart History Preservation Award Austin History Center Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Katherine Drake Hart History Preservation Award was established by the Austin History Center Association in 1991 to honor Katherine Drake Hart, the founder and first Director of the originally named Austin-Travis County Collection (now…	Not published	Varies
Omohundro Institute/Folger Fellowship Amherst College Trustees · Foundation Not published · Varies Short-term fellowships support scholars whose work would benefit from significant primary research.	Not published	Varies
Monica H. Green Prize for Distinguished Medieval Research Grant Medieval Academy Of America · Foundation Not published · $1K The Monica H. Green Prize for Distinguished Medieval Research, awarded by the Medieval Academy of America, recognizes exceptional projects that illuminate the relevance of medieval studies today.	Not published	$1K

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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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