History Grants

Last updated October 23, 2026

Grantable tracks 786 active history grants in its free grants database, drawn from 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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AHC Individual Research 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
Patricia Buckley Ebrey Prize in East Asian History Grant American Historical Association · Foundation Not published · $1K The Patricia Buckley Ebrey Prize, awarded by the American Historical Association, recognizes exceptional scholarly works in East Asian history, specifically focusing on China, Vietnam, Central Asia, Mongolia, Manchuria, Korea, and Japan…	Not published	$1K
DC Oral History - Beyond the Archive Grants Humanities Council of Washington DC Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $12K The DC Oral History - Beyond the Archive Grants provide funding for community organizations and individuals to create public humanities projects utilizing existing oral history collections.	Not published	Up to $12K
Hudson Community Foundation- Community Grants Hudson Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Hudson Community Foundation offers competitive community grants to enhance the quality of life in Hudson, Ohio.	Not published	Varies
Hart Family Fund for Small Towns Grant National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States · Foundation Not published · $3K – $15K The Hart Family Fund for Small Towns offers grants between $2,500 and $15,000 to support preservation projects in towns with populations of 10,000 or less.	Not published	$3K – $15K
Hilo Preservation and Beautification Grant Program Historic Hawai'i Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $100K The Hilo Preservation and Beautification Grant Program, established by the Historic Hawai‘i Foundation, aims to support the preservation and enhancement of historically significant buildings in Downtown Hilo, Hawai‘i.	Not published	$10K – $100K
NCAC: Folklife Apprenticeship Program Grant North Carolina Arts Council · Foundation Not published · $3K – $7K The NCAC: Folklife Apprenticeship Program offers 12-month apprenticeships in folk and traditional arts within North Carolina's Appalachian communities.	Not published	$3K – $7K
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation Research Travel Grants Gerald R Ford Presidential Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation awards grants in support of research in the holdings of the Gerald R. Ford Library. A grant defrays travel and living expenses of a research trip to the Ford Library.	Not published	Varies
AHPCS Fellowship and Internship Program American Historical Print Collections Society · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Jacob Hirsch Fellowship Grant American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA) · Foundation Not published · $12K The Jacob Hirsch Fellowship, offered by the American School of Classical Studies at Athens, supports U.S. or Israeli Ph.D. candidates and early-career scholars in archaeology.	Not published	$12K
The Environmental Protection Fund Grant Program for Parks, Preservation and Heritage (EPF) New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation · Foundation Not published · Up to $675K The Environmental Protection Fund Grant Program for Parks, Preservation and Heritage (EPF) offers matching grants for the acquisition, development, and improvement of parks, historic properties, and heritage areas in New York.	Not published	Up to $675K
Neil Ker Memorial Fund Grant The British Academy · Foundation Not published · Up to £2,000 The Neil Ker Memorial Fund Grant supports research on Western medieval manuscripts, particularly those of British interest.	Not published	Up to £2,000
Julia Morgan Awards The Institute of Classical Architecture & Art - Northern Calif · Foundation Not published · Varies The Northern California Chapter of the ICAA launched the inaugural Julia Morgan Awards in 2014 in celebration of their 10th anniversary.	Not published	Varies
PNY Arts + Culture: Support for Arts-Based Community Preservation Projects Preservation League of New York State · Foundation Not published · Varies Funds cultural resource surveys and National Register of Historic Places historic district nominations that incorporate arts-based community engagement.	Not published	Varies
Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (HEAL) Program (KS) Grant Kansas Department of Commerce · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (HEAL) Program, initiated by the Kansas Department of Commerce, aims to revitalize underutilized downtown buildings in rural Kansas.	Not published	Up to $100K
Morris D. Forkosch Prize in British History Grant American Historical Association · Foundation Not published · $1K The Morris D. Forkosch Prize, awarded by the American Historical Association, honors the best book in English on British history since 1485.	Not published	$1K
The Frances Densmore Prize Grant American Musical Instrument Society Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 The Frances Densmore Prize, awarded annually by the American Musical Instrument Society, recognizes the most outstanding article-length work published in English that promotes the understanding of musical instruments across cultures and…	Not published	$500
Historical Transportation Marker Program Grant The William G Pomeroy Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Historical Transportation Marker Program provides grants to commemorate significant transportation methods used before 1945, such as canals, bridges, railroads, and aircraft.	Not published	Varies
Cultural Property Agreements Implementation Grants Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs · Foundation Not published · $25K – $150K The Cultural Property Agreements Implementation Grants (CPAIG) program, administered by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, supports projects aimed at safeguarding cultural property in countries with specific agreements or…	Not published	$25K – $150K
MCDARF: Regular Grants Mary Chilton DAR Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $15K The Mary Chilton DAR Foundation offers Regular Grants ranging from $1,000 to $15,000 to support projects aligned with their mission of promoting historic preservation, education, and patriotism within South Dakota.	Not published	$1K – $15K
CFLL Historic Preservation Fund Grant Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The CFLL Historic Preservation Fund Grant supports nonprofit organizations and charities in Springfield, Illinois, focusing on historic preservation projects.	Not published	Up to $5K
Idaho Humanities Council: Action Grants Idaho Humanities Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $750 The Idaho Humanities Council's Action Grants support programs that engage with history, culture, and literature, fostering public conversations.	Not published	Up to $750
Ohio History Fund Grants: Organizational Development Grant Ohio History Connection · Foundation Not published · $1K – $4K The Ohio History Fund offers competitive matching grants for history-related projects, supporting nonprofit organizations and local government entities in Ohio.	Not published	$1K – $4K
Study of Collections Fellowships Grant American Society of Overseas · Foundation Not published · $2K The Study of Collections Fellowships, offered by the American Society of Overseas Research (ASOR), provide two $2,000 grants for ASOR members to support the study of collections, including museum and archival resources.	Not published	$2K

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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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