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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David Center for the American Revolution Postdoctoral Fellowship Grant American Philosophical Society · Foundation Not published · $30K The David Center for the American Revolution offers a nine-month residential postdoctoral fellowship for graduate students focusing on the American Revolution and Founding Era (1750-1800).	Not published	$30K
Peter H. Brink Leadership Fund National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States · Foundation Not published · Varies The Peter H. Brink Leadership Fund helps to build the capacity of existing preservation organizations and encourages collaboration among these organizations by providing grants for mentoring and other peer-to-peer and direct organizational…	Not published	Varies
Henry A. Jordan, M.D., Preservation Excellence Fund - Mid-Atlantic States Grant National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The Henry A. Jordan, M.D., Preservation Excellence Fund supports innovative projects in the Mid-Atlantic region, offering up to $7,500 to organizations committed to protecting cultural and natural resources.	Not published	Up to $8K
Lemelson Center Fellowship Program Grant Smithsonian Institution · Foundation Not published · $9K – $11K The Lemelson Center Fellowship Program offers support for innovative projects that delve into the history of invention and technology in American society.	Not published	$9K – $11K
Grigg-Lewis Foundation Grant Grigg-Lewis Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Grigg-Lewis Foundation Grant supports projects benefiting residents of Eastern Niagara County and Western New York. The foundation focuses on arts, education, health, and community improvement.	Not published	Varies
State Capital Projects Grants-in-Aid Minnesota Historical Society · Foundation Not published · $10K A competitive grant program that funds capital projects for historic preservation of publicly owned and used buildings.	Not published	$10K
Sarah G. McCarthy Memorial Foundation Grant Sarah G McCarthy Memorial Fdn · Foundation Not published · $2K – $15K The Sarah G. McCarthy Memorial Foundation Grant supports charitable organizations in Peabody, MA, focusing on education, housing, agriculture, food, health, and historical research.	Not published	$2K – $15K
CSMHP Grant Program Minnesota Historical Society · Foundation Not published · Varies Grant program for commemorative statues, memorials, and historic preservation projects.	Not published	Varies
Community Catalyst Building Remediation Economic Development Authority · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Truman Library Institute: Dissertation Year Fellowships Grant Harry S. Truman Library Institute · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Truman Library Institute offers Dissertation Year Fellowships to support doctoral students in completing their dissertations focused on the public career of Harry S. Truman or the Truman era.	Not published	Up to $25K
Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) Annual Professorship Grant Ttee W F Albright Institute -Art 8 · Foundation Not published · $14K The Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) Annual Professorship offers a $13,500 fellowship for a residential period of four months at the W.F. Albright Institute of Archaeological Research in Jerusalem.	Not published	$14K
Survey and Planning Grants - Historic Designation Reports Historic Preservation Grants · State Not published · Varies Grants to fund historic designation reports including: National Historic Landmark Nominations, National Register of Historic Places Nominations, Connecticut State Register of Historic Places Nominations, Local Historic District or…	Not published	Varies
Granville Community Foundation General Grant Program Granville Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Granville Community Foundation provides grants to support a wide range of community initiatives and organizations.	Not published	Varies
Historic Preservation Barn Grants Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Historic Preservation Barn Grants, established in 1992, support the rehabilitation of Vermont's historic agricultural buildings.	Not published	Up to $20K
MHS Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Large Grants Minnesota Historical Society · Foundation Not published · $20K The MHS Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Large Grants program, funded by the Legacy Amendment's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, supports projects that preserve Minnesota's history and culture.	Not published	$20K
Minigrants Mississippi Humanities Council Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $3K To help communities explore and share their history and culture by creating public humanities programs that encourage reflection, discussion, and civic participation.	Rolling	Up to $3K
Iowa History Field Trip Grant Program Iowa History Center at Simpson College · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The Iowa History Field Trip Grant Program, offered by the Iowa History Center at Simpson College, provides funding for K-12 students to explore Iowa's rich history through educational field trips.	Not published	Up to $500
Heritage Fund provides direct assistance for the protection of historical and cultural resources Preservation Maryland · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Expand Massachusetts Stories Massachusetts Foundation for the Humanities & Public Policy Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Truman Library Institute: John K. Hulston Scholarship Grant Harry S. Truman Library Institute · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Truman Library Institute offers the John K. Hulston Scholarship, providing $2,500 for researchers aiming to explore multiple facilities, including the Truman Library.	Not published	Up to $3K
Protecting Native Places Grant Program National Association of Tribal Historic Officers Inc · Foundation Not published · $40K	Not published	$40K
Scarsdale Historical Society Grants The Scarsdale Historical Society · Foundation Not published · Varies The Scarsdale Historical Society will consider grant applications from individuals or organizations for projects that meet its mission statement.	Not published	Varies
Molina Fellowship in the History of Medicine and Allied Sciences Grant The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens (The Huntington) · Foundation Not published · $50K The Molina Fellowship in the History of Medicine and Allied Sciences, offered by The Huntington Library, is designed for scholars pursuing advanced research in history, literature, art, and the history of science.	Not published	$50K
Duff McDuff Green, Jr. Fund Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	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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