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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Community Enrichment Grants Outer Banks Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
WV Culture: Survey & Planning Grant Program West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture, and History · Foundation Not published · $1K The WV Culture: Survey & Planning Grant Program supports various projects including architectural and archaeological surveys, National Register nominations, and heritage education initiatives.	Not published	$1K
State Historical Fund: Archaeological Assessment Grant History Colorado · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The State Historical Fund: Archaeological Assessment Grant, managed by History Colorado, supports essential archaeological data collection and analysis.	Not published	Up to $20K
West Wind Fund Grant Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $1K The West Wind Fund Grant, provided by the Boreal Waters Community Foundation, aims to support the preservation of historic sites in Bayfield.	Not published	$500 – $1K
NRGNHA General Grant Program Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K Projects that align with NRGNHA's vision and goals of:	Not published	Up to $10K
Donor-designated Grants for Cultural Heritage Projects American Society of Overseas · Foundation Not published · Varies The American Society of Overseas Research (ASOR) offers donor-designated grants for cultural heritage projects in Libya, addressing urgent needs caused by the flooding crisis.	Not published	Varies
Preserving Oregon Grant Oregon Parks and Recreation Department · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Preserving Oregon Grant, offered by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, provides matching funds for rehabilitation projects that aid in preserving historic resources on the National Register of Historic Places.	Not published	Up to $20K
Historic Preservation Exterior Rehabilitation Assistance Program Grant City of Phoenix · State Not published · $5K – $20K The Historic Preservation Exterior Rehabilitation Assistance Program aims to support the preservation of historic buildings in Phoenix by offering financial assistance to homeowners.	Not published	$5K – $20K
Lei Pua ʻAla - Queer Histories of Hawaiʻi Hawaii Council for Humanities · Foundation Not published · $944K This is a three-year partnership project with Qwaves/Kanaka Pakipika aimed at uplifting Māhu and LGBTQ+ stories and voices throughout Hawaiʻi.	Not published	$944K
Eastern National Competitive Grant Program Eastern National · Foundation Not published · $3K – $10K Eastern National's Competitive Grant Program provides funding to parks and heritage sites to support educational, scientific, and interpretive activities of the National Park Service and partner organizations.	Not published	$3K – $10K
William Stevens Powell Award The North Caroliniana Society · Foundation Not published · Varies Recognizes a graduating senior in The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill who is judged to have contributed most to an understanding of the history and traditions of the first state university, or who has done the most to develop…	Not published	Varies
Small Grant Rolling Funds Santa Cruz Valley Heritage Alliance Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $10K These grants are designed for shovel-ready projects that can be completed in less than 12 months. Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis and will be accepted until funding has been fully obligated.	Rolling	Up to $10K
Houghton County Historical Preservation Fund Grant Keweenaw Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Houghton County Historical Preservation Fund, managed by the Keweenaw Community Foundation, supports local historical preservation and education projects in Houghton County, Michigan.	Not published	Up to $10K
EWVCF: Two Rivers Giving Circle Grant Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $3K The EWVCF Two Rivers Giving Circle Grant supports nonprofit organizations in Jefferson, Berkeley, and Morgan counties focused on historic preservation and natural resource conservation.	Not published	$1K – $3K
George L. Mosse Prize in European Intellectual and Cultural History Grant American Historical Association · Foundation Not published · $1K The George L. Mosse Prize, awarded by the American Historical Association, honors exceptional works in European intellectual and cultural history since 1500.	Not published	$1K
Beveridge Family Research Grants in Western Hemisphere History American Historical Association · Foundation Not published · Varies The Albert J. Beveridge Grant for Research in the Western Hemisphere, awarded by the American Historical Association, supports research on the history of the United States, Canada, and Latin America.	Not published	Varies
Survey and Planning Grants - Historic Resources Inventories Historic Preservation Grants · State Not published · Varies Grants to create detailed records of historic buildings, sites, structures and/or objects within a defined geographical area, or multiple resources related to a theme, throughout Connecticut.	Not published	Varies
Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area - Heritage Development Grants New York State Hudson River Valley Greenway · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area offers Heritage Development Grants to support projects that recognize, preserve, protect, and interpret the region's significant cultural and natural resources.	Not published	Up to $8K
Northeast Heritage Economy Program Preservation League of New York State · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Survey and Planning Grants : Planning and Pre-Development Projects Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development · Foundation Not published · $5K – $20K The Survey and Planning Grants program, managed by the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development, offers funding ranging from $1,000 to $20,000 for various historic preservation projects.	Not published	$5K – $20K
Newberry Center for Renaissance Studies Fellowships Grant The Newberry Library · Foundation Not published · $3K The Newberry Center for Renaissance Studies Fellowships offer unique opportunities for one postdoctoral scholar and one PhD candidate to explore medieval, Renaissance, or early modern studies.	Not published	$3K
Culture and the Arts – Village Trust Initiative Preservation Trust of Vermont · State Not published · Up to $35M This is the final round for program application.	Not published	Up to $35M
Historic Preservation Certified Local Government Grant State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection · State Not published · $15K – $50K The Historic Preservation Certified Local Government Grant, administered by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, aims to enhance local historic preservation efforts.	Not published	$15K – $50K
The Trolley Barn Community & Historic Preservation Grants Atlanta and Edgewood St Railway CO · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Trolley Barn (Inman Park, Atlanta) makes small grants to qualifying organizations doing work that directly benefits Inman Park and its residents, or that supports historic preservation and community revitalization in the greater…	Rolling	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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