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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Swan Foundation Short-Term Resident Research Fellowships for Revolutionary-Era Material Culture Grant American Philosophical Society · Foundation Not published · $3K The Swan Foundation offers short-term research fellowships for scholars interested in Revolutionary-Era Material Culture (1750-1820).	Not published	$3K
Evans Graham Preservation Award Grant Michigan Architectural Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Evans Graham Preservation Award, established in 1998, supports the preservation of historic architecture in Michigan through $30,000 in annual funding.	Not published	Varies
Arizona Route 66 Centennial Event Grant The Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona Inc · Foundation Rolling · $2K – $15K Funding is available for ongoing and established events to support Route 66 communities in Arizona.	Rolling	$2K – $15K
David Center for the American Revolution Research Fellowships for International Scholars Grant American Philosophical Society · Foundation Not published · $5K The American Philosophical Society offers the David Center for the American Revolution Research Fellowships for International Scholars, aimed at supporting foreign scholars researching the American Revolution and Founding Era.	Not published	$5K
Oral History Grants Mississippi Humanities Council Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $5K To help communities explore and share their history and culture by creating public humanities programs that encourage reflection, discussion, and civic participation.	Rolling	Up to $5K
Hillsborough County Historic Preservation Matching Grant Hillsborough County Florida · Foundation Not published · $1K – $18K The Hillsborough County Historic Preservation Matching Grant provides financial assistance to owners of not-for-profit local landmarks in unincorporated Hillsborough County.	Not published	$1K – $18K
Descendant and Family Stewardship Initiative Grant National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States · Foundation Not published · Varies Across the country, descendant communities and families are engaged in exciting and groundbreaking efforts to reclaim, rescue, and share overlooked stories and places of resilience, achievement, and perseverance.	Not published	Varies
William J. Murtagh Scholarship for Graduate Historic Preservation Studies Grant Maine Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The William J. Murtagh Scholarship for Graduate Historic Preservation Studies, offered by the Maine Community Foundation, supports graduate students in historic preservation and related fields.	Not published	Varies
HBFoL Scholarship Program - History & Heritage Story of Community (Historical Research) Hermosa Beach Friends of the Library · Foundation Not published · $1K Write a research-based essay exploring a South Bay person, place, movement, or historical moment. Explain its relevance today and why it matters for community identity, democracy, or access to knowledge.	Not published	$1K
Preservation Opportunity Fund Preservation League of New York State · Foundation Not published · Varies Capital improvement projects on historic buildings, sites, structures, and objects. This program supports discrete capital projects requiring preservation, restoration, or rehabilitation.	Not published	Varies
The 1772 Foundation Connecticut Matching Grant for Historic Preservation Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The 1772 Foundation Connecticut Matching Grant for Historic Preservation offers up to $10,000 annually for 501(c)(3) non-profits in Connecticut to support preservation projects.	Not published	Up to $10K
Dorothy Rosenberg Prize in Jewish Diaspora History Grant American Historical Association · Foundation Not published · $1K The Dorothy Rosenberg Prize in Jewish Diaspora History, awarded by the American Historical Association, recognizes exceptional scholarship on the Jewish diaspora published in English within the previous year.	Not published	$1K
Joan Krahmer Historic Preservation Grant City of Hillsboro, Oregon · State Not published · Up to $4K The Joan Krahmer Historic Preservation Grant honors a community advocate for historic preservation, providing matching funds up to $4,000 for eligible property owners in Hillsboro.	Not published	Up to $4K
Ohio Humanities: Spark Grants Ohio Humanities Council · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Due to funding cuts at the National Endowment for the Humanities, Ohio Humanities' grants are currently paused.	Not published	Varies
Maryland Historic Revitalization Tax Credit (Small Commercial) Maryland Historical Trust · State Not published · Varies This program awards a State income tax credit equal to 20% of the qualified capital costs expended in the rehabilitation (under $500,000) of eligible income-producing properties. Credits are capped at $50,000 in a 24-month period.	Not published	Varies
Endangered Archives Programme: Major Projects Grant British Library · Foundation Not published · Up to £60,000 The Endangered Archives Programme invites applications for Major Projects aimed at digitising and cataloguing cultural materials from around the world.	Not published	Up to £60,000
Littleton-Griswold Research Grants in US Legal History American Historical Association · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Littleton-Griswold Research Grants, offered by the American Historical Association, support research in US legal history and law and society.	Not published	Up to $1K
Bender Family Foundation Grant The Bender Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $15K The Bender Family Foundation Grant supports arts, culture, education, history, and environment initiatives in New York's Capital Region.	Not published	$5K – $15K
Gerda Henkel Foundation: Funding Initiative Patrimonies Grant Gerda Henkel Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Gerda Henkel Foundation's Patrimonies funding initiative supports projects aimed at preserving historical cultural heritage, particularly in crisis regions.	Not published	Varies
Urban Preservation Fund Society for the Preservation of New Engl · Foundation Not published · Varies This program is listed among Historic New England's preservation-related funding opportunities. Additional details about award amounts, deadlines, eligibility, and focus areas were not included in the available website content.	Not published	Varies
Hognander Award The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library · Foundation Not published · Varies A recognition award for Minnesota history presented as part of the Minnesota Book Awards program. Recipients are honored at the annual Minnesota Book Awards Ceremony alongside category winners.	Not published	Varies
John C. Ewers Award Grant Western History Association · Foundation Not published · $500 The John C. Ewers Award, given by the Western History Association, recognizes outstanding published works on North American Indian Ethnohistory.	Not published	$500
Culture Preservation Grants Humanities Kansas Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Organizations are strongly encouraged, but not required, to submit a draft application for staff review. Deadlines for draft submission are listed as pre-proposal dates above.	Not published	Varies
Lewes and Rehoboth Canal Fund Grant Delaware Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $250 – $500 The Delaware Community Foundation (DCF) is a nonprofit organization focused on partnering with donors to build opportunity and advance equity in Delaware. Our mission is to strengthen Delaware by maximizing community-based philanthropy.	Not published	$250 – $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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