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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New Hampshire Historic Preservation Matching Grants 1772 Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The 1772 Foundation offers matching grants of up to $10,000 for historic preservation projects in New Hampshire. Eligible organizations must possess a 501(c)(3) designation and have completed any previous matching grants.	Not published	Up to $10K
Delaplaine Foundation Grant Delaplaine Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Delaplaine Foundation Grant is a private family foundation based in Frederick, Maryland, dedicated to enriching communities through support for non-profit organizations focused on cultural arts, education, health, historical…	Not published	Varies
Helen & Howard R. Marraro Prize in Italian History Grant American Historical Association · Foundation Not published · $1K The Helen & Howard R. Marraro Prize in Italian History, awarded annually by the American Historical Association, honors exceptional works in Italian history, cultural history, or Italo-American relations.	Not published	$1K
Mishler Brown Fund Grant Community Foundation of Elkhart County Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Mishler Brown Fund Grant, managed by the Community Foundation of Elkhart County, supports nonprofits dedicated to agriculture and historic preservation.	Not published	Varies
Smithsonian Exhibition Starter Kit Florida Humanities Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Create a Smithsonian Exhibition for Your Town Florida Humanities, in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution’s Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES), is offering grant funding for communities to participate in their new Exhibition…	Not published	Varies
Astle-Alpaugh Family Foundation Grant Program The Astle-Alpaugh Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $12K The Astle-Alpaugh Family Foundation Grant Program aims to enhance the well-being of individuals and families in Central New Jersey.	Not published	Up to $12K
Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship for Diversity, Inclusion & Cultural Heritage The Book Arts Press Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A fellowship designed to support professionals in cultural heritage and library/archival fields, with emphasis on diversity and inclusion in the preservation and study of cultural materials.	Not published	Varies
AHA Fellowship in the History of Space Technology Grant American Historical Association · Foundation Not published · $23K The AHA Fellowship in the History of Space Technology, offered by NASA, supports advanced research in aerospace history.	Not published	$23K
Thomas Jay McCahill III Fellowship for Historians Queen Sofia Spanish Institute Inc · Foundation Not published · $75K A fellowship program supporting historians, announced by the Queen Sofia Spanish Institute. The program was announced via an open call in October 2025.	Not published	$75K
Pi Chubb Field Trip NJ Grant (Community Foundation of New Jersey) Community Foundation of New Jersey · Foundation Rolling · Up to $2K This opportunity funds trips to arts and cultural organizations, historical landmarks, nature preserves, science institutions, and college tours.	Rolling	Up to $2K
James A. Rawley Prize in Atlantic History Grant American Historical Association · Foundation Not published · $1K The James A. Rawley Prize in Atlantic History, awarded by the American Historical Association, recognizes exceptional historical writing that examines the integration of Atlantic worlds prior to the 20th century.	Not published	$1K
Historic Preservation Fund Grant (HPF) Tennessee Historical Commission · Foundation Not published · $15K – $65K The Historic Preservation Fund Grant (HPF) offers matching grants to support projects that provide public benefits, reimbursing up to 60% of eligible costs. Applications open from December 1, 2025, to February 1, 2026.	Not published	$15K – $65K
Community Grants Kenai Mountains-Turnagain Arm Nat'l Heritage Corridor Communities Assoc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
North Caroliniana Society Award The North Caroliniana Society · Foundation Not published · Varies Recognizes long and distinguished service in the encouragement, production, enhancement, promotion, and preservation of North Caroliniana.	Not published	Varies
Venetian Research Program Grant The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Venetian Research Program, funded by The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation, supports scholars conducting historical research on Venice and its former empire, as well as contemporary Venetian culture.	Not published	Up to $20K
1772 Foundation: Historic Properties Redevelopment Programs 1772 Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Grants for Historic Properties Redevelopment Programs The 1772 Foundation has announced that grant funding will be made available for historic properties redevelopment programs throughout the United States.	Not published	Varies
Arizona Route 66 Grant Arizona Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $50K The Arizona Route 66 Grant aims to mobilize philanthropy for preserving and promoting Route 66 in Arizona.	Not published	$1K – $50K
Juneau History Grant Juneau Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $400 – $1K The Juneau History Grant (JHG) aims to support projects that preserve and share the rich history and culture of Juneau.	Not published	$400 – $1K
Zabar Scholarship Fund Preservation League of New York State · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Modern Endangered Archives Program: Project Grants UCLA Library · Foundation Not published · Up to $70K The Modern Endangered Archives Program provides funding to document and digitize endangered archival materials from the 20th and 21st centuries.	Not published	Up to $70K
PNY Arts + Culture: Support for Pre-Construction Studies Preservation League of New York State · Foundation Not published · Varies Funds consulting reports and studies to precede repairs and major capital projects, including: Launched in 1993 as Preserve New York, consolidated in 2026 with Technical Assistance Grants (TAG) which operated since 2012.	Not published	Varies
Richard A. Shaw Fund Grant Omaha Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The Richard A. Shaw Fund Grant honors Richard A. Shaw's legacy by supporting nonprofit organizations focused on history, natural sciences, and outdoor education, as well as animal welfare initiatives, particularly equine therapy.	Not published	Up to $4K
NHSCA ARTS Conservation License Plate Grant New Hampshire State Council on the Arts · Foundation Not published · $2K – $30K The NHSCA ARTS Conservation License Plate Grant, offered by the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts, supports projects aimed at conserving publicly owned artworks and historic cultural facilities.	Not published	$2K – $30K
Robert M. Utley Prize Grant Western History Association · Foundation Not published · $500 The Robert M. Utley Prize, awarded by the Western History Association, recognizes the best book on military history of the North American frontier and western regions from prehistory to the 20th century.	Not published	$500

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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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