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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Grant	Deadline ▲	Amount
Historical Heritage Grant Program County of Santa Clara · State Not published · Up to $1K The Historical Heritage Grant Program, established by the County of Santa Clara in 1990, supports the preservation of significant cultural and historical resources.	Not published	Up to $1K
Dr. Manuel and Madeline Tzagournis Charitable Fund Columbus Medical Association Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Sam and Mary Cooke Preservation Fund for Hawai’i Grant National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States · Foundation Not published · $3K – $10K The Sam and Mary Cooke Preservation Fund for Hawai’i, established in partnership with the National Trust and the Historic Hawai’i Foundation, aims to support preservation projects across Hawai’i.	Not published	$3K – $10K
Virginia Humanities: Rapid Grants Virginia Humanities · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K Virginia Humanities offers Rapid Grants to support projects that explore Virginia's rich history and cultural traditions.	Not published	Up to $4K
Maryland Heritage Areas Program Maryland Historical Trust · State Not published · Varies This program provides technical and financial assistance to help protect and enhance heritage resources within certified heritage areas, to improve quality of life for residents and maximize economic development through heritage tourism.	Not published	Varies
Henry Mayo Newhall Foundation Grant The Henry Mayo Newhall Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $20K The Henry Mayo Newhall Foundation, established in 1963, is dedicated to enhancing life quality in communities linked to California pioneer Henry Mayo Newhall.	Not published	$5K – $20K
Historic Cemeteries Grants Oregon Parks and Recreation Department · Foundation Not published · $1K – $8K The Oregon Historic Cemetery Grants support the preservation of Oregon's historical cemeteries through financial assistance for protection, restoration, education, and research.	Not published	$1K – $8K
Easton Legacy Fund Grant Southcoast Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The Easton Legacy Fund Grant, managed by the SouthCoast Community Foundation, aims to enhance the quality of life in Easton, MA.	Not published	Up to $4K
Burroughs-Holland/Bicentennial Education Fund Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Fdtn · Foundation Not published · Varies Support scholarly research, education and youth activities about all aspects of the Corps of Discovery, the Native American peoples who helped them, and the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail	Not published	Varies
General Grant Program Albert & Ethel Herzstein · Foundation Not published · $5M	Not published	$5M
Preservation and Access Grant Hawaii Council for Humanities · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K These grants support projects that preserve cultural material important to Hawaiʻi communities and make these resources readily accessible to the larger community, including researchers, students, and the general public.	Not published	Up to $10K
New England Regional Consortium Fellowships Grant Harvard University · Foundation Not published · $5K The New England Regional Consortium Fellowships, supported by Harvard University, offer approximately 24 research grants annually across diverse fields such as history, literature, and sociology.	Not published	$5K
Barbara L. Packer Fellowship Grant American Antiquarian Society · Foundation Not published · $2K – $4K The Barbara L. Packer Fellowship, offered by the American Antiquarian Society, supports scholars conducting research on the Transcendentalists, particularly Ralph Waldo Emerson, Margaret Fuller, and Henry David Thoreau.	Not published	$2K – $4K
Preserving Black Churches Grant Program National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States · Foundation Not published · $50K – $500K The Preserving Black Churches Grant Program, managed by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, aims to support the preservation of historic Black churches.	Not published	$50K – $500K
Medical Heritage Center Fund Columbus Medical Association Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Repository for individuals who wish to support the Medical Heritage Center and its program of activities	Not published	Varies
Municipal Historic Preservation Planning Reports Historic Preservation Grants · State Not published · Varies Survey and Planning Grants to fund municipal historic preservation planning reports that assist a municipality with integrating historic preservation and a community's cultural resources into the local planning and design process.	Not published	Varies
Van Huyck Chockley Family Foundation - Project Grants Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Van Huyck Chockley Family Foundation offers Project Grants for environmental conservation and historic preservation projects in Loudoun County, VA. Grants typically do not exceed $5,000, though exceptions may occur.	Not published	Up to $5K
Virtual Field Trip Promotions Maryland Historical Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
The AIA «Telestes» Award for Material Culture Research in Ancient Music and Dance Grant Archaeological Institute of America · Foundation Not published · €1,500 The AIA «Telestes» Award promotes research in ancient music and dance by recognizing scholars who utilize material culture evidence.	Not published	€1,500
Broadcast Historian Creative Award Library of American Broadcasting · Foundation Not published · $3K BEA is the premiere international academic media organization, driving insights, excellence in media production, and career advancement for educators, students, and professionals.	Not published	$3K
Charles Hayward Foundation: Main Grants Charles Hayward Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to £15,000 The Charles Hayward Foundation offers main grants for charities with an income over £350,000 in Social & Criminal Justice and Heritage & Conservation.	Not published	Up to £15,000
AHC Documentary Film Preproduction and Production Major 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
SBK (Stewart Barney Kean) Matching Grants 1772 Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K One-for-one matching grants for historic preservation projects maintained by private nonprofit organizations. Grants are available through The 1772 Foundation's state partner organizations.	Not published	Up to $10K
DC Oral History Collaborative Grants- Oral HIstory Interviewing Humanities Council of Washington DC Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The DC Oral History Collaborative Grants support individuals and community organizations in Washington, DC to document local histories through oral interviews.	Not published	Up to $8K

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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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