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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Legacy Fellowship Grant American Antiquarian Society · Foundation Not published · $2K – $4K The Legacy Fellowship, offered by the American Antiquarian Society, supports scholarly research in American history and culture through 1900.	Not published	$2K – $4K
Argyle Community Fund Grant Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Argyle Community Fund, managed by The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin, is a permanent endowment dedicated to improving the quality of life in the Argyle area.	Not published	Varies
Evans Graham Preservation Award Michigan Architectural Foundation · Foundation Not published · $20K Created in 1998 to honor the memory of preservation architect David Evans, FAIA, MAF's Evans Graham Preservation Award provides financial assistance and recognition to groups or individuals seeking to preserve historic Michigan…	Not published	$20K
Trust Management Services Grant - Mid Valley Region Braemar Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Trust Management Services Grant - Mid Valley Region, funded by the Braemar Charitable Trust, supports Oregon non-profit organizations focusing on education, community service, arts, culture, youth activities, and historical…	Not published	Up to $15K
WV Humanities: Minigrants The West Virginia Humanities Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _Note: The West Virginia Humanities Council is sorry to report that, due to federally mandated cuts to the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), our statewide grantmaking is suspended immediately.	Not published	Varies
Harold A. Heist Trust Grant Harold a Heist TW Trust B · Foundation Not published · Varies The Harold A. Heist Trust Grant offers financial assistance for projects focused on historical preservation in Crawford County, PA.	Not published	Varies
Rocky Mount Community Foundation Grant Rocky Mount Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Rocky Mount Community Foundation (RMCF) was created as a private foundation to promote and advance the Rocky Mount area as a great place to work, live and learn by enhancing business growth and opportunities for the city.	Not published	Varies
African American Community Fund Grants Washington County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The African American Community Fund Grants support nonprofit organizations in Washington County that enhance the African American community.	Not published	Up to $5K
New Glarus Community Foundation Grant Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The New Glarus Community Foundation Grant supports local non-profit organizations, schools, and government agencies through annual grants.	Not published	Varies
Arizona Preservation Foundation Jumpstart Grant The Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $2K Small grants program specifically focused on threatened historic resources along Route 66 in Arizona.	Rolling	Up to $2K
The Arthur and Janet Holzheimer Fellowship in the History of Cartography Grant The Newberry Library · Foundation Not published · $3K The Arthur and Janet Holzheimer Fellowship at The Newberry Library supports scholars focusing on the history of cartography.	Not published	$3K
Americana Foundation Grants Program Americana Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Americana Foundation makes project grants in three program areas — Agriculture and Food Systems, American Heritage, and Natural Resources — primarily in Michigan and to U.S. cultural/heritage institutions.	Not published	Varies
VCF: Walter Cerf Community Fund Small Grant The Vermont Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The Walter Cerf Community Fund, established by the Vermont Community Foundation, honors the legacy of Walter Cerf by providing grants to organizations that improve the lives of Vermonters.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Minnesota Historical Society - Grants Historical Society · State Not published · Varies The Minnesota Historical Society has grant programs available to provide support for organizations and agencies for historical research, historic preservation, and projects to preserve and interpret Minnesota's history.	Not published	Varies
Virginia Sargeant Reynolds Foundation Grant Virginia Sargeant Reynolds Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $150K The Virginia Sargeant Reynolds Foundation Grant aims to support diverse programs and organizations in the fields of Arts, Education, Environment, Health, History, and Humanity, reflecting the values of Virginia Reynolds.	Not published	$5K – $150K
Hind Foundation: Supplemental Grant Hind Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Hind Foundation's Supplemental Grant program supports community-based organizations with essential projects that may not qualify for a Standard Grant.	Not published	Up to $3K
Banneker-Douglass Museum Governor's Office of Community Initiatives · State Not published · Varies The state's official museum to preserve African American heritage and culture under the Governor's Office of Community Initiatives operated in partnership with the Maryland Commission on African American Heritage and Culture.	Not published	Varies
Trennert-Iverson Conference Scholarship Grant Western History Association · Foundation Not published · $500 The Trennert-Iverson Conference Scholarship, offered by the Western History Association, provides two annual awards of $500 each to graduate students pursuing M.A. or Ph.D. degrees.	Not published	$500
Community Impact Grants - Environment & Animal Welfare / Community Development / Arts, Culture, & Historic Preservation Community Foundation for Monterey County · Foundation Not published · $20K – $50K The Community Foundation for Monterey County offers Community Impact Grants to support nonprofits and public agencies addressing critical community issues in areas such as the environment, animal welfare, community development, arts…	Not published	$20K – $50K
Historic Preservation Grants State of Vermont · State Not published · Up to $20K The Historic Preservation Grant Program, established in 1986 by the State of Vermont, supports municipalities and non-profits in rehabilitating historic buildings essential to local communities.	Not published	Up to $20K
AHA Prize in History prior to CE 1000 Grant American Historical Association · Foundation Not published · $1K The AHA Prize in History prior to CE 1000 recognizes outstanding scholarly work in history, specifically targeting the best book published in English about historical topics before CE 1000.	Not published	$1K
Deadwood Fund Grant Historical Society Funding · State Not published · $100K – $2.5M Grants funded by gambling revenue from Deadwood, South Dakota for projects that retain, restore, or rehabilitate historic buildings, structures, and archaeology sites throughout South Dakota.	Not published	$100K – $2.5M
State Historic Preservation Office Administration Department · State Not published · Varies Communities with Heritage Preservation Commissions that are Certified Local Governments (CLGs) may apply for matching grants for local historic preservation projects.	Not published	Varies
Southwest Intervention Fund Grant National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States · Foundation Not published · $3K – $10K The Southwest Intervention Fund, managed by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, supports preservation efforts of traditional cultures across Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, West Texas, and Utah.	Not published	$3K – $10K

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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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