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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KOHC: Oral History Grants - Technical Assistance Grants Kentucky Historical Society · Foundation Not published · Varies The KOHC: Oral History Grants - Technical Assistance Grants, administered by the Kentucky Historical Society, provide essential resources for local oral history projects.	Not published	Varies
CFHC: Fletcher Community Grants Community Foundation of Henderson County Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The CFHC: Fletcher Community Grants, managed by the Community Foundation of Henderson County, supports cultural, educational, historic, and civic enrichment in Fletcher.	Not published	Up to $15K
I Tatti Residential Fellowships: Year Long Grant Villa I Tatti, The Harvard University Center for Italian Renaissance Studies · Foundation Not published · Up to $65K The I Tatti Residential Fellowships offer fifteen awards annually for post-doctoral research in Italian Renaissance studies, spanning the 14th to 17th centuries.	Not published	Up to $65K
Lumber Heritage Region Mini-Grant Program Lumber Heritage Region of PA Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The mini-grant program supports projects aligned with LHR's mission of education, preservation, and community engagement, including: The LHR operates with two full-time staff members and dedicated volunteers.	Not published	Up to $5K
Trust Management Services Grant - Portland Metro Region Braemar Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Trust Management Services Grant in the Portland Metro Region invites applications focused on education, community service, arts and culture, youth activities, and historical preservation.	Not published	Up to $15K
Jefferson County Helen Parker Willard Fund – Historic Cemetery Grant Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The Jefferson County Helen Parker Willard Fund offers grants for the maintenance and restoration of historic cemeteries in Jefferson County, West Virginia.	Not published	$1K – $5K
VCA: Virginia250 Impact Grant Virginia Commission for the Arts · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The VCA: Virginia250 Impact Grant aims to support innovative art-based programs commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the birth of the nation and the American Revolution.	Not published	Up to $5K
Endangered Archives Programme: Pilot Projects Grant British Library · Foundation Not published · Up to £15,000 The Endangered Archives Programme invites applications for pilot projects aimed at digitising at-risk cultural materials globally.	Not published	Up to £15,000
Thriving Communities Grants: Arts, Culture & Historic Preservation The New York Community Trust · Foundation Not published · $5K – $200K The Thriving Communities Grants support arts and culture projects that promote diversity, enhance public engagement, and foster historic preservation in New York City.	Not published	$5K – $200K
Arkansas Heritage Grant Foundation for Arkansas Heritage and History Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Arkansas Heritage Grant aims to enhance the appreciation and enjoyment of the state's rich cultural heritage.	Not published	Up to $5K
Festival of Trees Scholarship Program Methuen Festival of Trees Inc · Foundation Not published · From $1K	Not published	From $1K
WMU Department of History: History Internship Scholarship Grant Western Michigan University · Foundation Not published · Varies The History Internship Scholarship at Western Michigan University supports exceptional history and public history students undertaking internships.	Not published	Varies
Haynes Foundation: Archival Grants The John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Haynes Foundation offers Archival Grants to support cataloging and archival projects at libraries in Los Angeles.	Not published	Varies
Schwemm Family Foundation Grant Schwemm Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The Schwemm Family Foundation Grant supports initiatives promoting environmental enhancement, local history preservation, and community health.	Not published	Up to $8K
4Culture: Collections Care Grants 4Culture · Foundation Not published · $1K – $8K The 4Culture Collections Care Grants support King County non-profit heritage organizations in preserving historic artifacts and cultural materials.	Not published	$1K – $8K
Mass Moments Massachusetts Foundation for the Humanities & Public Policy Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance- Grant Program International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance · Foundation Not published · Up to €30,000 The International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Grant Program invites innovative projects that promote Holocaust education and remembrance.	Not published	Up to €30,000
Bank of America Client Foundation Grant Program Bank of America Client Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $40K The Bank of America Client Foundation Grant Program supports nonprofit organizations in Sarasota, FL and Delaware, focusing on arts, education, historic preservation, and human services.	Not published	$5K – $40K
Arnim Brothers Fund Grant Coastal Bend Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $20K The Arnim Brothers Fund provides substantial funding for charitable organizations in its seven-county service area, focusing on medical services, historic preservation, and musical education.	Not published	$20K
Joan Paterson Kerr Award Grant Western History Association · Foundation Not published · $500 The Joan Paterson Kerr Award, presented by the Western History Association, honors the best illustrated book on the history of the American West.	Not published	$500
Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site Field of Interest Fund Grant Noble County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site Field of Interest Fund Grant, managed by the Noble County Community Foundation, supports projects that enhance and preserve the historic site in Rome City, Indiana.	Not published	Varies
Historic Preservation Tax Credit - Small Projects Economic Development Authority · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
MCDARF: Mini-Grants Mary Chilton DAR Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The MCDARF Mini-Grants provide funding of less than $1,000 for small projects that promote historical interest, education, and genealogy.	Not published	Up to $1K
New Harmony Forward Fund Grants Program Posey County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The New Harmony Forward Fund Grants Program, managed by the Posey County Community Foundation, supports charitable projects in New Harmony, Indiana.	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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