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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Pre-Development Studies Historic Preservation Grants · State Not published · Varies Survey and Planning Grants to hire a qualified consultant to complete pre-development studies on historic resources owned by Connecticut 501(c)3 or 501(c)13 nonprofits or municipalities, or if a municipality has a financial interest in the…	Not published	Varies
Delaplaine Grant - Virtual Field Trips Maryland Historical Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Great American Treasures Museum Alliance Grant The National Society of the Colonial · Foundation Not published · $3K – $13K The Great American Treasures Museum Alliance Grant is designed to support NSCDA museum properties as they work to explore the nation's history through ongoing preservation efforts.	Not published	$3K – $13K
The Peyton Anderson Foundation Grant - Arts & Culture The Peyton Anderson Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Peyton Anderson Foundation Grant - Arts & Culture supports the vibrant arts community in Macon-Bibb, Georgia. This initiative fosters artistic and historic development, enhancing community vibrancy and cultural tourism.	Not published	Varies
Survey and Planning Grants - Pre-Development Studies Historic Preservation Grants · State Not published · Varies Grants to hire qualified consultants to complete pre-development studies on historic resources owned by Connecticut 501(c)3 or 501(c)13 nonprofits or municipalities, or if a municipality has a financial interest in the resource.	Not published	Varies
Robert Silman Award Grant The James Marston Fitch Charitable Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Robert Silman Award, presented biennially by the James Marston Fitch Charitable Foundation, recognizes innovative proposals in the preservation, restoration, or adaptive reuse of the built environment.	Not published	Up to $15K
Historic Richmond Façade Grant Program Historic Richmond Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies This program is mentioned multiple times throughout the Historic Richmond Foundation website as a key preservation resource and financial tool available to property owners.	Not published	Varies
Wyoming Humanities: Spark Grant Wyoming Humanities Council · Foundation Not published · Varies Wyoming Humanities is our state’s affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and an independent 501(c)3 non-profit governed by a board of private citizens who believe the humanities can help us better understand the…	Not published	Varies
James M. and Olive Edmunds Memorial Fund for Brockport, Sweden, or Clarkson Grant Program Rochester Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K – $5K The James M. and Olive Edmunds Memorial Fund provides essential support to community organizations in Brockport, Sweden, and Clarkson, NY.	Not published	$2K – $5K
Bisbee Foundation Mini Grants for Individuals Arizona Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The Bisbee Foundation Mini Grants for Individuals provide funding up to $500 to support community-benefiting programs in arts, humanities, education, and historic preservation.	Not published	Up to $500
MHS Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Small and Structured Grants Minnesota Historical Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The MHS Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Small and Structured Grants provide essential funding for projects that preserve and enhance Minnesota's rich history and cultural resources.	Not published	Up to $20K
USA Hockey Hall of Fame Museum Grant USA Hockey Foundation · Foundation Not published · $30K	Not published	$30K
Building a More Perfect Union: Pandemic Recovery Grants for Humanities Organizations National Writing Project Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies Grant-making program designed to assist humanities organizations adversely impacted by the coronavirus pandemic to strengthen educational programming and expand reach to underserved communities.	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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