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.
Lloyd Lewis Fellowships in American History Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Newberry Library Amount: US $20,000 - US $45,000 Last Updated: August 24, 2025 Summary The Lloyd Lewis Fellowships in…
Local History Grants Funder: Massachusetts Foundation for the Humanities Geographic Scope: Massachusetts Focus Areas: Local history projects including collection inventory, digitization, and creation…
Local History Grants for Collections Care and Access: Mini-Grant Funding Status: ACTIVE Funder: Wisconsin Historical Society Amount: Up to US $700 Last Updated: March 23, 2026 Summary The Local…
Matching reimbursement grants to Connecticut 501(c)3 and 501(c)13 nonprofits for projects that advance the goals of the State Historic Preservation Office through education, awareness, promotion,…
Lois W. Newman Essay Award Program Type: Publication Award for Shorter Works Award Amount: $750 per essay award (typically two awards annually) Focus Areas: - Outstanding scholarship in American…
Long Beach Navy Memorial Heritage Association Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Long Beach Community Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: August 11, 2025 Summary The Long Beach Navy…
Louis J. Appell, Jr., Preservation Fund for Central Pennsylvania Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Trust for Historic Preservation Amount: US $5,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: March 04, 2026…
Lumber Heritage Region Mini-Grant Program Funder: Lumber Heritage Region (LHR) Inc Geographic Scope: 15-county region in North West and North Central Pennsylvania (Allegheny, Bradford, Cambria,…
M. Alison Frantz Fellowship in Post-Classical Studies at the Gennadius Library Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA) Amount: US $11,500 Last Updated:…
MAA Book Subventions Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Medieval Academy Of America Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary The Medieval Academy of America offers the MAA Book…
Maine Historic Preservation Matching Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: 1772 Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: September 22, 2025 Summary The 1772 Foundation, alongside Maine Preservation,…
Major Grants Funder: Maine Humanities Council Geographic Scope: Maine Overview: The Major Grants program supports larger, more substantial humanities projects across Maine. Award amounts typically…
Major Grants Overview: The Idaho Humanities Council invites grant applications supporting projects involving Idaho citizens that focus on literature, history, philosophy, art history, archaeology and…
Overview Background The Division of Military & Society at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History (NMAH) is pleased to accept applications for the 2025-26 Margaret S. Vining and Barton…
Marianne G. Faulkner Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Marianne G. Faulkner Charitable Trust Amount: Up to US $400,000 Last Updated: November 25, 2025 Summary The Marianne G. Faulkner…
Marilyn Hatza Memorial SHINE Grant Award Amount: $10,000 per organization Geographic Scope: Maryland (21 of 23 counties plus Baltimore City) Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations including museums,…
Mary K. Bowman Fine Arts Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Washington County Maryland Last Updated: January 23, 2026 Summary The Mary K. Bowman Fine Arts Fund Grant,…
The humanities include the study and interpretation of history, literature (including novels, poetry, drama, and other forms of written expression, both modern and classical), philosophy, ethics,…
Maryland Maritime Heritage Grant Program Program Status: Program is referenced in navigation menus on Preservation Maryland website Geographic Scope: Maryland Program Focus: Maritime heritage…
Mass Moments Funder: Massachusetts Foundation for the Humanities Geographic Scope: Massachusetts Focus Areas: Brief historical narratives and content about Massachusetts history Contact: - Mass…