History Grants provide funding for organizations and programs in this focus area. Sources include federal agencies, state programs, and private foundations. Use the listings below to find current opportunities, eligibility requirements, and deadlines — and apply directly to the funder when you find a fit.
John K. Fairbank Prize in East Asian History Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Historical Association Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: March 29, 2026 Summary The John K. Fairbank Prize in East…
John Lewis Award for History and Social Justice Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Historical Association Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: July 31, 2025 Summary The John Lewis Award for History and…
Overview Awards & Prizes The Association recognizes a wide variety of distinguished historical work, which can take the form of an exceptional book in the field, distinguished teaching and mentoring…
John William Whitman Research Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Army Heritage Center Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,750 Last Updated: March 14, 2026 Summary The John William Whitman Research Grant,…
Joseph S. Rumbaugh Historical Orations Contest Organization: Sons of the American Revolution Foundation Geographic Scope: United States Eligibility: - Students in grades 9-12 - Open to all high…
Julia Morgan Awards Funder: The Institute of Classical Architecture & Art (ICAA) - Northern California Chapter Contact: info@classicist-nocal.org or 415-309-6520 Program Description: The Northern…
Juneau History Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Juneau Community Foundation Amount: US $400 - US $1,200 Last Updated: February 24, 2026 Summary The Juneau History Grant (JHG) aims to support projects…
Overview Junior League of Lexington Purpose * Promoting voluntarism and improving the community through action and leadership. Position Statements * The Junior League of Lexington, Inc.…
Justin G. Schiller Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Antiquarian Society Amount: US $2,000 - US $4,000 Last Updated: November 29, 2025 Summary The Justin G. Schiller Fellowship,…
Katherine Drake Hart History Preservation Award Status: Active award program Geographic Scope: Austin, Texas area Overview: The Katherine Drake Hart History Preservation Award was established by the…
Katie Fields Bell Teacher Fellow Award Funder: Charles H. Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center Geographic Scope: Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama Overview: Annual award recognizing…
Keepers Preservation Education Award Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maine Community Foundation Last Updated: October 27, 2025 Summary The Keepers Preservation Education Award Scholarship,…
Kemble Fellowship in Maritime History Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens (The Huntington) Amount: US $50,000 Last Updated: September 29, 2025…
Kempner Fund: Core Grants: Vibrant Culture Status: ACTIVE Funder: Harris & Eliza Kempner Fund Amount: US $20,000 - US $75,000 Last Updated: March 14, 2025 Summary The Harris and Eliza Kempner Fund's…
Keystone Historic Preservation Construction Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) Amount: US $5,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: January 19, 2026 Summary The…
Keystone Historic Preservation Planning Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) Amount: US $5,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: November 27, 2025 Summary The…
Overview _NOTE: In early April, Kentucky Humanities received notice from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) that our federal funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)…
Kinsman Foundation Small Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kinsman Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: June 15, 2025 Summary The Kinsman Foundation Small Grants program supports projects…
Kirkpatrick Foundation Small Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kirkpatrick Foundation Inc. Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The Kirkpatrick Foundation Small Grants program…
KOHC: Oral History Grants - Technical Assistance Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kentucky Historical Society Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support Last Updated: August 06, 2024 Summary The…