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.
The Frances Densmore Prize Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Musical Instrument Society Inc Amount: US $500 Last Updated: November 29, 2025 Summary The Frances Densmore Prize, awarded annually by…
The Historic Preservation Certified Local Government Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Nature Conservancy Amount: US $15,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: March 26, 2026 Summary The Historic…
The Huntington: Short-Term Awards Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens (The Huntington) Amount: US $4,000 - US $12,000 Last Updated: October 05, 2025…
The John S. Aubrey Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Newberry Library Amount: US $3,000 Last Updated: September 15, 2025 Summary The John S. Aubrey Fellowship at The Newberry Library…
The Karl H. And Wealtha H. Nelson Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Karl H. And Wealtha H. Nelson Family Foundation Last Updated: August 02, 2025 Summary The Karl H. and Wealtha H.…
The Linda and Jerry Bruckheimer Preservation Fund for Kentucky Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Trust for Historic Preservation Amount: US $2,500 - US $10,000 Last Updated: March 04, 2026…
The Mellon Foundation Long-Term Fellowships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Newberry Library Amount: US $20,000 - US $45,000 Last Updated: November 04, 2025 Summary The Mellon Foundation Long-Term…
The Moe Family Fund for Statewide and Local Partners Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Trust for Historic Preservation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: August 14, 2025 Summary The…
The Monticello College Foundation Fellowship for Women Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Newberry Library Amount: US $20,000 - US $45,000 Last Updated: September 29, 2025 Summary The Monticello…
The Newberry Consortium in American Indian and Indigenous Studies (NCAIS) Faculty Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Newberry Library Amount: Up to US $45,000 Last Updated: November 04, 2025…
The Paton Historical Studies Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Physiological Society Amount: Up to £1,000 Last Updated: December 24, 2025 Summary The Paton Historical Studies Fund, established by…
The Peyton Anderson Foundation Grant - Arts & Culture Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Peyton Anderson Foundation Inc. Last Updated: February 18, 2026 Summary The Peyton Anderson Foundation Grant - Arts &…
The purpose of this program is to foster new forms of research and collaboration and new approaches to teaching and learning in the field of European art. Awards will be provided for the digitization…
The purpose of this program is to support scholarly projects that will enhance the appreciation and understanding of European art and architecture. Awards will be provided to projects that create and…
The purpose of this program is to support the architectural conservation of important buildings that are significant, publicly owned, serve a public function, and were designed or built in the 20th…
The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Funds: Community Assets Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Amount: US $10,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: November 04, 2025…
The Rudolph Ganz Fellowship: Short Term Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Newberry Library Amount: US $6,000 Last Updated: September 15, 2025 Summary The Rudolph Ganz Fellowship offers short-term…
The Slemp Foundation Charitable Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The C. Bascom Slemp Foundation Last Updated: November 22, 2025 Summary The Slemp Foundation Charitable Grants aim to enhance the welfare,…
The Society of Mayflower Descendants in the State of Illinois Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Newberry Library Amount: US $3,000 Last Updated: September 15, 2025 Summary The Society of…
The Trolley Barn Community Grants Funder: Atlanta and Edgewood St Railway Co (GA, US) Mission: The Trolley Barn makes small grants to qualifying organizations undertaking work that directly benefits…