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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Marianne G. Faulkner Charitable Trust Grant Marianne G Faulkner Trust Uw FBO Various · Foundation Not published · Up to $400K The Marianne G. Faulkner Charitable Trust Grant supports charitable organizations with a focus on elderly care, environmental protection, and community preservation.	Not published	Up to $400K
John K. Fairbank Prize in East Asian History Grant American Historical Association · Foundation Not published · $1K The John K. Fairbank Prize in East Asian History, awarded by the American Historical Association, recognizes exceptional scholarly work in the history of East Asia, particularly focusing on books published after 1800.	Not published	$1K
American Historical Print Collectors Society Fellowship Grant American Antiquarian Society · Foundation Not published · $2K – $4K The American Historical Print Collectors Society Fellowship supports research on American prints from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.	Not published	$2K – $4K
Lettie Pate Evans Foundation Grant Program Lettie Pate Evans Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Lettie Pate Evans Foundation Grant Program primarily supports education and arts initiatives in Georgia, with occasional grants to Virginia institutions linked to Mrs. Evans.	Not published	Varies
Federal Tax Incentive - 20% Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit Historical Society Funding · State Not published · Varies 20% tax credit on certified expenditures when an income-producing historic structure is rehabilitated for new use.	Not published	Varies
National Trust Preservation Funds Grant National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States · Foundation Not published · $3K – $5K The National Trust Preservation Funds provide grants ranging from $2,500 to $5,000 to support local preservation projects and ongoing work.	Not published	$3K – $5K
Community Foundation for Dickson County Grant Community Foundation for Dickson County · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Community Foundation for Dickson County, established in 1999, aims to enhance the quality of life in Dickson County by supporting local nonprofits.	Not published	Up to $5K
IH: Historic Preservation Education Grant Indiana Humanities Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Historic Preservation Education Grant, offered by Indiana Humanities, aims to educate citizens about the importance of preserving historic places in their communities.	Not published	Up to $3K
Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize for Film The Better Angels Society Inc · Foundation Not published · $200K Recognizes late-stage documentary films that use original research and compelling narrative to tell stories that bring American history to life using archival materials.	Not published	$200K
James M. Banner, Jr., Lecture on the State of the Discipline of History American Historical Association · Foundation Not published · Varies The Association recognizes a wide variety of distinguished historical work, which can take the form of an exceptional book in the field, distinguished teaching and mentoring in the classroom, films, or digital projects and resources.	Not published	Varies
Resident Curatorship Program Maryland Department of Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies Secure funding and labor for restoration and maintenance of historic properties owned by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), but for which neither the state nor DNR has the means to preserve in the public interest.	Not published	Varies
Phil Gordon Threatened Building Grant Program City of Phoenix · State Not published · $10K The Phil Gordon Threatened Building Grant Program, funded by the City of Phoenix, aims to preserve and rehabilitate historic downtown warehouses and buildings at risk of demolition.	Not published	$10K
Trust Management Services Grant - North Coast Region Braemar Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Trust Management Services Grant in the North Coast Region invites applications for funding projects focusing on education, community service, arts and culture, youth activities, and historical preservation.	Not published	Up to $15K
Curtis H. Sykes Memorial Grant Arkansas Historic Preservation Program · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The Curtis H. Sykes Memorial Grant Program supports African American historic preservation and public programming projects in Arkansas.	Not published	Up to $4K
Bunnell Lewis Research Fund Grant Royal Archaeological Institute · Foundation Not published · Up to £750 The Bunnell Lewis Research Fund Grant, offered by the Royal Archaeological Institute, supports projects focused on the excavation and exploration of Roman sites within the British Isles.	Not published	Up to £750
Trust Management Services Grant - Central Oregon Region Braemar Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Trust Management Services Grant in Central Oregon aims to empower communities by funding projects in education, arts and culture, youth activities, and historical preservation.	Not published	Up to $15K
Forrest E. Mars, Jr. Chocolate History Grant Mars Snacking Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K The Forrest E. Mars, Jr. Chocolate History Grant, offered by the Mars Wrigley Foundation, supports projects that explore and share chocolate's rich cultural history.	Not published	$50K
Bus Grants - Onsite School Programs Maryland Historical Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
The Monticello College Foundation Fellowship for Women Grant The Newberry Library · Foundation Not published · $20K – $45K The Monticello College Foundation Fellowship for Women, offered by The Newberry Library, supports pre-tenure women scholars aiming for future scholarly productivity.	Not published	$20K – $45K
Local Preservation Partners Grant Historic Preservation Grants · State Not published · Varies Matching reimbursement grants for Connecticut 501(c)3 and 501(c)13 nonprofits for projects that advance the goals of the State Historic Preservation Office through education, awareness, promotion, outreach and visioning initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Gee Hing Chinese Company Charitable Trust - General Capital Grants Gee Hing Chinese Company Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Gee Hing Chinese Company Charitable Trust offers General Capital Grants to support the promotion and preservation of Chinese culture and history in Hawaii, particularly in North and South Kona.	Not published	Varies
Colonial Period Restoration and Preservation Grants Society of Colonial Wars in New Jersey · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Diamond Arts & History Fund Cedar Falls Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Cedar Falls Community Foundation began as the Cedar Falls Civic Foundation in 1976.	Not published	Varies
Barbara J. Buchanan Grant The Greater Pike Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Barbara J. Buchanan Grant, established by the Greater Pike Community Foundation, honors the philanthropic legacy of Barbara J. Buchanan, a key civic leader in Milford and Pike County.	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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