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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Grant	Deadline ▲	Amount
Heritage Preservation Grant: Without Historic Designation City Of Austin · State Not published · Up to $50K The Heritage Preservation Grant promotes historic preservation projects aimed at enhancing tourism through local history.	Not published	Up to $50K
Stella Blum Student Research Grant Costume Society of America · Foundation Not published · $3K The Stella Blum Student Research Grant, funded by the Costume Society of America, supports undergraduate and graduate students conducting original research in North American costume.	Not published	$3K
Aslan Foundation Grant The Aslan Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Aslan Foundation Grant supports 501(c)(3) organizations in the greater Knoxville area, focusing on arts, culture, animal welfare, and historic preservation.	Not published	Varies
Heritage Preservation Grant: With Historic Designation City Of Austin · State Not published · Up to $150K The Heritage Preservation Grant by the City of Austin supports initiatives aimed at enhancing heritage tourism and preserving historic sites.	Not published	Up to $150K
Clarence H. Haring Prize in Latin American History Grant American Historical Association · Foundation Not published · $1K The Clarence H. Haring Prize in Latin American History, awarded by the American Historical Association, recognizes outstanding books published in the last five years on Latin American history.	Not published	$1K
Arrell M. Gibson Award Grant Western History Association · Foundation Not published · $500 The Arrell M. Gibson Award, presented by the Western History Association, honors the best essay on Native American history published in the last calendar year.	Not published	$500
Ruth & Lyle Taylor Endowment Fund Grant Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville · Foundation Not published · $3K – $9K The Ruth & Lyle Taylor Endowment Fund Grant supports initiatives in historic preservation, environmental conservation, and civic engagement.	Not published	$3K – $9K
AHC Black History and Culture Grant Arkansas Humanities Council · Foundation Not published · Varies HumanitiesAR, under the official name of Arkansas Humanities Council, is a nonprofit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. In spring 2024, we rebranded with HumanitiesAR as our name.	Not published	Varies
Federal Tax Incentive (20% Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit) Historical Society Funding · State Not published · Varies Federal tax credit providing 20% credit on certified expenditures when an income-producing historic structure is rehabilitated for new use. Administered through the National Park Service.	Not published	Varies
Alice Massey-Nesbitt Fellowship Fund Jamestowne Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Support graduate or doctoral thesis research on 17th-century Virginia topics	Not published	Varies
Historic Preservation Easement Program Maryland Historical Trust · State Not published · Varies Easements donated or otherwise acquired by the Maryland Historical Trust ensure that a historic property's historical and cultural values are protected in perpetuity and sometimes provide tax benefits to easement donors.	Not published	Varies
Society of Cincinnati Grant - Colonial Maryland Onsite Program Maryland Historical Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Herbert Warren Mason Fellowship Grant American Society of Overseas · Foundation Not published · $5K The Herbert Warren Mason Fellowship, established in 2017 by the American Society of Overseas Research (ASOR), supports scholars, poets, and artists in retelling ancient and medieval myths from the Near East and Mediterranean.	Not published	$5K
U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) Asian Legacy Library US Inc · Foundation Not published · $300K The AFCP Grants Program supports the preservation of archaeological sites, historic buildings and monuments, museum collections, and forms of traditional cultural expression.	Not published	$300K
Preservation CT Maintenance & Repair Grants for Private Non-Profits Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies We preserve, protect, and promote the buildings, sites, and landscapes that contribute to the heritage and vitality of Connecticut communities.	Not published	Varies
Friends of the APS Predoctoral Fellowship Grant American Philosophical Society · Foundation Not published · $30K The Friends of the APS Predoctoral Fellowship offers a nine-month residential opportunity for graduate students pursuing their Ph.D. dissertation, with a focus on research that utilizes the American Philosophical Society's Library & Museum…	Not published	$30K
Award for Graduate Study in American History Grant National Society of The Colonial Dames of America in the State of Illinois (NSCDA-IL) · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Award for Graduate Study in American History, offered by the National Society of The Colonial Dames of America in the State of Illinois (NSCDA-IL), provides $3,000 annually to a graduate student.	Not published	Up to $3K
Richardson Dilworth Fellowship Grant Historical Society of Pennsylvania · Foundation Not published · $3K The Richardson Dilworth Fellowship, awarded by the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, provides a $3,000 stipend for one month of research in Philadelphia.	Not published	$3K
Historic Preservation Fund Grant Program: Architectural and Historical Projects' Category Indiana Department of Natural Resources · Foundation Not published · $10K – $50K The Historic Preservation Fund Grant Program in Indiana supports projects aimed at preserving architectural and historical sites.	Not published	$10K – $50K
Groundwork Grants I Myriad Consulting & Training · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K Groundwork Grants I aims to strengthen California's cultural heritage amidst increasing natural disasters such as wildfires and earthquakes.	Not published	Up to $20K
Oral History Grants: Project Grants, Transcription & Indexing and Presentation Grants Kentucky Historical Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The Kentucky Oral History Commission (KOHC) provides grants to support oral history projects that preserve and document Kentucky's rich history.	Not published	Up to $8K
Elizabeth A. Whitehead Distinguished Scholar Grant American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA) · Foundation Not published · $40K The Elizabeth A. Whitehead Distinguished Scholar program at the American School of Classical Studies at Athens offers established scholars the opportunity to conduct research that contributes to the academic program of the School.	Not published	$40K
NEH Summer Institute for School Teachers: Winston Churchill and the Anglo-American Relationship International Churchill Society · Foundation Not published · $3K This is a substantive humanities study opportunity designed for school teachers to study Winston Churchill's life, leadership, and Anglo-American relationships.	Not published	$3K
Historic Preservation Capital Loan Program Maryland Historical Trust · State Not published · Varies This program provides funding for acquisition, refinancing, rehabilitation, and pre-development costs for historic properties, particularly endangered historic structures for which traditional or commercial loans are not available.	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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