History Grants

Last updated October 23, 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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New York State Historic Marker Grant Program The William G Pomeroy Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The New York State Historic Marker Grant Program, initiated by the William G. Pomeroy Foundation, aims to preserve local history through the installation of historical markers.	Not published	Varies
NFPF: Basic Preservation Grants National Film Preservation Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $20K The National Film Preservation Foundation offers Basic Preservation Grants to nonprofit and public institutions for preserving culturally significant American films.	Not published	$1K – $20K
Tikkun Olam Prize for Promoting Public Historical Literacy American Historical Association · Foundation Not published · Varies 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 in the classroom, films, or digital projects and resources.	Not published	Varies
Richard H. Brown/William Lloyd Barber Fellowships Grant The Newberry Library · Foundation Not published · $20K – $45K The Richard H. Brown/William Lloyd Barber Fellowships, established by the Newberry Library in 1887, support innovative research in American history.	Not published	$20K – $45K
Historic Resources Inventories Historic Preservation Grants · State Not published · Varies Survey and Planning 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
AHMHS Community Grant City of Aurora, Colorado · State Not published · Up to $3K The AHMHS Community Grant offers financial support for projects related to Aurora's history and cultural diversity. Open to individuals and organizations, applicants must reside in Aurora and require an adult with relevant experience.	Not published	Up to $3K
Oswego County Community Foundation Grants Central New York Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Oswego County Community Foundation, a component fund of the Central New York Community Foundation (created 2013), awards annual grants to nonprofits serving Oswego County, NY — aiding education, health, social services, arts, civic and…	Not published	Varies
The Linda and Jerry Bruckheimer Preservation Fund for Kentucky Grants National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States · Foundation Not published · $3K – $10K The Linda and Jerry Bruckheimer Preservation Fund for Kentucky Grants supports the preservation of historic buildings, communities, and landscapes throughout Kentucky.	Not published	$3K – $10K
Cerro Gordo County Community Foundation Grants Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa · Foundation Not published · $5K The Cerro Gordo County Community Foundation, part of the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa, is dedicated to enhancing the lives of residents through impactful philanthropy.	Not published	$5K
Reading Frederick Douglass Together Massachusetts Foundation for the Humanities & Public Policy Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K	Not published	Up to $2K
IH: Activate History Micro-Grants Program Illinois Humanities Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: This grant cycle opens Jan 21, 2025 and remains open until October 1 or when funds are expended._ Illinois Humanities, the Illinois affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, is a statewide nonprofit organization that…	Not published	Varies
Kemble Fellowship in Maritime History Grant The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens (The Huntington) · Foundation Not published · $50K The Kemble Fellowship in Maritime History, offered by The Huntington Library, supports scholars pursuing research in maritime history. This prestigious fellowship provides a stipend of $50,000 for nine to twelve months of residency.	Not published	$50K
Local History Grants for Collections Care and Access: Mini-Grant Funding Wisconsin Historical Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $700 The Local History Grants for Collections Care and Access provide funding up to $700 for historical societies in Wisconsin to enhance their collections management and preservation efforts.	Not published	Up to $700
Keepers Preservation Education Award Scholarship Grant Maine Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Keepers Preservation Education Award Scholarship, offered by the Maine Community Foundation, supports aspiring and established preservation professionals in the U.S. This program provides financial assistance for tuition, travel, and…	Not published	Varies
The Duff McDuff Green, Jr. Fund Small Grants (Grants of $7,500 or less) Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The Duff McDuff Green, Jr. Fund Small Grants provide funding of $7,500 or less to support community initiatives focused on recreation opportunities, youth engagement, and local historic preservation.	Not published	Up to $8K
Historic Designation Reports Historic Preservation Grants · State Not published · Varies Survey and Planning Grants to fund historic designation reports including: National Historic Landmark Nominations, National Register of Historic Places Nominations, Connecticut State Register of Historic Places Nominations, and Local…	Not published	Varies
Gerda Henkel Foundation: PHD Scholarships Grant Gerda Henkel Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Gerda Henkel Foundation offers PhD scholarships aimed at supporting young scholars in the historical humanities. Applications are accepted year-round, with recipients selected quarterly.	Not published	Varies
Oral History Grant Utah Humanities Council · Foundation Not published · Varies Awarded in partnership with the Utah Historical Society to support local organizations in the collection, transcription, and public presentation of oral histories relevant to Utah.	Not published	Varies
Milton Community Fund Grant Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Milton Community Fund Grant, established in 1996, supports charitable initiatives in the Milton area through annual grants funded by community donations.	Not published	Varies
Preservation Alliance of West Virginia: Saving Historic Places Grant Program Preservation Alliance of West Virginia · Foundation Not published · $50K The Preservation Alliance of West Virginia's Saving Historic Places Grant Program aims to fund the renovation and preservation of historic school buildings in rural communities facing economic challenges.	Not published	$50K
The Paton Historical Studies Fund Grant The Physiological Society · Foundation Not published · Up to £1,000 The Paton Historical Studies Fund, established by Sir William Paton in 1990, offers small grants aimed at promoting research and engagement in the history of modern physiology.	Not published	Up to £1,000
Holocaust Research Education & Documentation Grant Program Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Holocaust Research Education & Documentation Grant Program, managed by the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany, aims to support projects related to Holocaust education, research, and documentation.	Not published	Varies
Call for Proposals for Community-Based Archives The Andrew W Mellon Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Mellon Foundation invites community-based archives in the United States and its territories to submit applications for general operating support.	Not published	Varies
Hungry for History Marker Grant Program The William G Pomeroy Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Hungry for History Marker Grant Program, funded by the William G Pomeroy Foundation, aims to celebrate America's food history through roadside markers.	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 23, 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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