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.
North Caroliniana Book Award Purpose: Established in 2003 to recognize annually "the book that captures the essence of North Carolina by contributing powerfully to an understanding of the state."…
North Caroliniana Society Award Purpose: Recognizes long and distinguished service in the encouragement, production, enhancement, promotion, and preservation of North Caroliniana. Geographic Scope:…
Northeast Heritage Economy Program Status: Program exists; specific details not provided in available materials Geographic Scope: Northeast region, New York State Funder: Preservation League of New…
Not-for-Profit Matching Grants Purpose: To further the mission of The Galena Foundation by providing financial support for community projects which preserve, enhance or nurture Galena's heritage,…
NRGNHA General Grant Program Funder: Northern Río Grande National Heritage Area (NRGNHA) Geographic Scope: Río Arriba, Santa Fe, and Taos counties in Northern New Mexico Background: Established by…
NYSCA/GHHN Conservation Treatment Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Hudson Heritage Network Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: February 26, 2026 Summary The NYSCA/GHHN Conservation…
ODBC Foundation Grants Funder: Old Dominion Boat Club Foundation Geographic Scope: Alexandria, VA area with focus on Potomac River nexus; Commonwealth of Virginia Mission: The ODBC Foundation is…
Ohio History Fund Grants Program Type: Competitive matching grants program Status: Active (now in its 13th year as of 2024) Geographic Scope: Ohio statewide Funding Source: Funded through Ohio…
Ohio History Fund Grants Overview: A competitive matching grants program funded through Ohio taxpayers' voluntary contributions via a "tax check-off" option on Ohio's income-tax return forms. Program…
Ohio History Fund Grants: Bricks & Mortar Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ohio History Connection Amount: US $2,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: August 04, 2025 Summary The Ohio History Fund Grants:…
Ohio History Fund Grants: Organizational Development Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ohio History Connection Amount: US $1,000 - US $4,000 Last Updated: August 04, 2025 Summary The Ohio History Fund…
Ohio History Fund Grants: Programs & Collections Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ohio History Connection Amount: US $2,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: August 04, 2025 Summary The Ohio History Fund Grants…
Overview _NOTE: Due to funding cuts at the National Endowment for the Humanities, Ohio Humanities' grants are currently paused. Spark Grant applications are currently postponed until further…
Overview Our Mission * To make our collection accessible * To advance understanding and appreciation of Shakespeare’s writings and the culture of the early modern world * To preserve and…
Opportunity Grants Funder: Humanities Tennessee Geographic Scope: Tennessee Focus Areas: Public humanities projects that further nonprofit missions Eligibility: - Tennessee nonprofit organizations…
Oral History Grant Status: Currently NOT accepting applications. Due to the termination of Utah Humanities' NEH Operating Grant, Program Grant and Sponsorship Applications are not currently being…
Oral History Grants Funder: Mississippi Humanities Council Inc Award Amount: Up to $5,000 Geographic Scope: Mississippi Focus Areas: Support for oral history projects as part of broader public…
Oral History Grants: Project Grants, Transcription & Indexing and Presentation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kentucky Historical Society Amount: Up to US $7,500 Last Updated: January 28, 2026…
Oregon Heritage Excellence Awards Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oregon Parks and Recreation Department Last Updated: December 09, 2024 Summary The Oregon Heritage Excellence Awards celebrate…
Oregon Heritage Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oregon Parks and Recreation Department Amount: US $3,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: February 09, 2026 Summary Overview NOTE: To access the application you…