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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Winona Foundation Grant The Winona Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Winona Foundation Grant supports non-profit organizations in Winona, Minnesota, aiming to enhance the cultural, historical, and educational heritage of the area.	Not published	Varies
WMU Department of History: Margaret MacMillan Writing Award Grant Western Michigan University · Foundation Not published · $350 The Margaret MacMillan Writing Award, presented by the WMU Department of History, recognizes exceptional undergraduate papers up to 4000 words.	Not published	$350
Conserving Black Modernism Grant Program National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States · Foundation Not published · $150K The African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund (AACHAF), a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, has launched the Conserving Black Modernism grant program through funding from and a partnership with the Getty…	Not published	$150K
Institutional Support for Capacity Building Grant for Historic Preservation Nonprofits Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development · Foundation Not published · $5K – $100K The Institutional Support for Capacity Building Grant for Historic Preservation Nonprofits, offered by the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development, aims to enhance the operational capacity of local nonprofit historic…	Not published	$5K – $100K
MHS Heritage Partnership Program Grant Minnesota Historical Society · Foundation Not published · $10K The MHS Heritage Partnership Program offers funding to build history-based partnerships across Minnesota.	Not published	$10K
Harry E. & Olive T. Barth Charitable Trust Grant Program Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley Inc · Foundation Not published · From $5K The Harry E. & Olive T. Barth Charitable Trust Grant Program, managed by Wesbanco Bank, offers funding to non-profit organizations in West Virginia, particularly those from Sistersville and Tyler County.	Not published	From $5K
Preservation & Access Grants Hawaii Council for Humanities · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Grants on Temporary Pause.	Not published	Varies
Archiving and Preservation Fellowship Program Danceusa · Foundation Not published · Varies Pairs library science students with dance organizations and independent artists to organize, preserve, and provide hands-on assistance with archiving materials.	Not published	Varies
Jensen-Miller Award Western History Association · Foundation Not published · Varies The Western History Association strives to be a congenial home for the study and teaching of all aspects of North American Wests, frontiers, homelands, and borderlands.	Not published	Varies
The Trolley Barn Community Grants Atlanta and Edgewood St Railway CO · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Robinson-Broadhurst Foundation Grant Robinson-Broadhurst Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Robinson-Broadhurst Foundation, established in 1984, is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in Stamford and Worcester, New York, and Winchendon, Massachusetts.	Not published	Varies
North Caroliniana Book Award The North Caroliniana Society · Foundation Not published · Varies Established in 2003 to recognize annually "the book that captures the essence of North Carolina by contributing powerfully to an understanding of the state."	Not published	Varies
Alaska Humanities Forum: Stories Grants Alaska Humanities Forum · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: To receive feedback on proposals, drafts must be submitted by the draft review deadline. Please contact the Grants Manager.	Not published	Varies
Delaplaine Grant - Traveling Trunks Maryland Historical Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Annual Grant Program - Community Enrichment United Way of Gloucester County · Foundation Not published · Varies United Way of Gloucester County provides annual grant funding to eligible nonprofit organizations serving Gloucester County residents.	Not published	Varies
NHC Major Grants Nebraska Humanities Council · Foundation Not published · $2K Humanities Nebraska (HN) provides grants aimed at enhancing public humanities projects across the state, with a mission to foster cultural connection and understanding.	Not published	$2K
Culture and the Arts – State Barn Grants Vermont Division for Historic Preservation · State Not published · Up to $2M Helps rehabilitate the historic agricultural buildings that are a symbol of Vermont’s rural landscape.	Not published	Up to $2M
Essex Community Fund Grant Adirondack Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K – $5K The Essex Community Fund Grant, managed by the Adirondack Foundation, supports local nonprofit organizations, schools, and government initiatives in Essex.	Not published	$2K – $5K
The Commonwealth History Fund Grant Virginia Historical Society · Foundation Not published · Varies The Commonwealth History Fund, established by the Virginia Museum of History & Culture, aims to enhance history education and preservation projects across Virginia.	Not published	Varies
Community Fund for Theresa Grant Northern New York Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Community Fund for Theresa, established in 2020 by the Russell I. Wilcox Family, aims to support vital programs and initiatives that enhance the Theresa, New York area.	Not published	Up to $3K
Implementation Grants Connecticut Humanities Council Inc · Foundation Not published · $20K – $25K Grants to support the implementation and execution of humanities programs, exhibitions, and public engagement projects. These grants fund organizations carrying out planned humanities initiatives.	Not published	$20K – $25K
Public Humanities Program Grants (formerly known as FHC Community Project Grants) Florida Humanities Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Public Humanities Program Grants, previously known as Community Project Grants, support initiatives that preserve and share Florida's rich history and culture.	Not published	Up to $10K
Bisbee Foundation Project Grants Arizona Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Bisbee Foundation Project Grants support non-profit organizations in Arizona, focusing on arts, humanities, education, and historic preservation.	Not published	Varies
Eastern National Donation Funds for Educational Programs Eastern National · Foundation Not published · $25K Eastern National provides donation funding to support major educational, cultural, and interpretive initiatives at partner sites. These donations differ from competitive grants and support month-long or extended programming.	Not published	$25K

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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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