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.
Samuel H. Kress Mid-Career Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: James Marston Fitch Charitable Foundation Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary The Samuel H. Kress…
Sara Jackson Graduate Student Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Western History Association Amount: US $500 Last Updated: April 29, 2025 Summary The Sara Jackson Graduate Student Award, provided by…
Sarah G. McCarthy Memorial Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sarah G. McCarthy Memorial Foundation Amount: US $2,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary The Sarah G. McCarthy…
Save America's Treasures Grant Funder: National Park Service, Department of Interior (in partnership with National Endowment for the Arts, National Endowment for the Humanities, and Institute of…
Scarsdale Historical Society Grants Overview: The Scarsdale Historical Society will consider grant applications from individuals or organizations for projects that meet its mission statement.…
Schallek Awards Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Medieval Academy Of America Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: January 03, 2026 Summary The Schallek Awards, offered by the Medieval Academy of America in…
Schallek Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Medieval Academy Of America Amount: US $40,000 Last Updated: September 15, 2025 Summary The Schallek Fellowship, offered by the Medieval Academy of…
Scholarship for American History or Related Field Award Amount: Up to $1,812 Recurrence: Annual Deadline: December 31 (annually) Eligibility - Academic Level: College sophomore or higher -…
Scholarship in Garden History and Design at the Archives of American Gardens Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Garden Club of America Amount: Up to US $7,000 Last Updated: December 23, 2025 Summary The…
Schooled on Freedom Grant Overview: Grant program for K-12 schools and school districts to support field trips to the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. Geographic Scope: Schools and…
Schwarz Fellowship for Research on Music Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA) Amount: US $11,500 Last Updated: November 29, 2025 Summary The Schwarz…
Schwemm Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Schwemm Family Foundation Amount: Up to US $8,000 Last Updated: May 16, 2025 Summary The Schwemm Family Foundation Grant supports initiatives…
Secondary School Essay Contest Funder: Historic Boulder Inc (Boulder, CO) Geographic Scope: Boulder Valley School District (BVSD) students Purpose: To showcase the writing, creative and research…
Seherr-Thoss Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Seherr-Thoss Foundations Last Updated: January 27, 2026 Summary The Seherr-Thoss Foundation Grant, established in 1991, primarily supports…
Overview Semiquincentennial Grants Missouri Humanities is proud to announce a special grant round to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The Semiquincentennial…
SGT. Moses Adams Memorial Middle School Brochure Contest Organization: Sons of the American Revolution Foundation Geographic Scope: United States Eligibility: - Middle school students (grades 6-8) -…
Sharon M. Pollard Preservation Award Funder: Methuen Festival of Trees, Inc. Award Type: Recognition award (not a direct grant) Purpose: To recognize and celebrate individuals and organizations that…
SHSI Country School Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: State Historical Society of Iowa Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: March 14, 2026 Summary The SHSI Country School Grant Program provides funding…
SHSI Iowa History Dissertation Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: State Historical Society of Iowa Amount: Up to US $1,500 Last Updated: April 24, 2025 Summary The SHSI Iowa History Dissertation…
Small Grant Rolling Funds Funder: Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Alliance Inc (Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area) Award Amount: Up to $10,000 Overview: These grants are designed for…