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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Joe D. Seger Project Grant American Society of Overseas · Foundation Not published · $3K The Joe D. Seger Project Grant, offered by the American Society of Overseas Research (ASOR), provides $2,500 grants to support ASOR-affiliated excavation projects.	Not published	$3K
Historic Preservation Grant Department of State · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Emergency Heritage Grant Idaho Heritage Trust Incorporated · Foundation Rolling · $20K A specialized grant program designed to address urgent preservation needs and emergency situations affecting historic properties.	Rolling	$20K
British Library Endangered Archives Programme Grant Asian Legacy Library US Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Endangered Archives Programme (EAP) facilitates the digitization of archives that are in danger of physical deterioration.	Not published	Varies
RAC: Research Stipend Grant Program Rockefeller Archive Center · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Rockefeller Archive Center (RAC) offers a research stipend grant program, providing individual researchers up to $5,000 for travel and accommodation expenses related to their research at the RAC.	Not published	Up to $5K
Smith-Hobson Foundation Grant Ventura County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Smith-Hobson Foundation Grant provides vital support for arts and cultural initiatives in western Ventura County. This includes funding for museums, historical societies, fine and performing arts, and arts education.	Not published	Varies
CGCF: Community Grants Program Coral Gables Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $7K The Coral Gables Community Foundation's Community Giving Program supports local non-profits that enhance the lives of Coral Gables residents.	Not published	$3K – $7K
African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund Grants National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States · Foundation Not published · $50K – $150K The African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund Grants support the preservation of historic sites that reflect African American cultural heritage.	Not published	$50K – $150K
RIF: Joseph O'Neill Ott Fund Grants The Rhode Island Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $250 – $750 The RIF: Joseph O'Neill Ott Fund Grants support the preservation of historical documents in Rhode Island, with grants ranging from $250 to $750.	Not published	$250 – $750
Raibrook Foundation Mini Grant Raibrook Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The Raibrook Foundation Mini Grant provides quick funding opportunities for nonprofit organizations in Education, History, and Recreation.	Not published	Up to $500
Bartus Trew Providence Preservation Fund National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States · Foundation Not published · Varies Funding from the National Trust is awarded to nonprofit organizations and public agencies, and the majority of our funding is awarded for planning and education projects through our National Trust Preservation Funds grant program.	Not published	Varies
Virginia Battlefield Preservation Fund Department of Historic Resources · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Mellon Foundation Native American Scholars Initiative (NASI) Predoctoral Fellowship Grant Listed by American Philosophical Society · Foundation Not published · $40K The Mellon Foundation Native American Scholars Initiative (NASI) Predoctoral Fellowship offers a $25,000 stipend for a nine-month residential fellowship aimed at advanced doctoral students engaged with Indigenous communities.	Not published	$40K
Stark Stories: America 250 Grants Arts in Stark · Foundation Not published · Up to $250K Visit Canton in partnership with ArtsinStark awarded $250,000 in support of America 250 projects to Stark County organizations. This appears to be a special, time-limited grant initiative.	Not published	Up to $250K
Truman Library Institute: Scholar's Award Grant Harry S. Truman Library Institute · Foundation Not published · $30K The Truman Library Institute offers the Scholar's Award, providing $30,000 to established post-doctoral scholars researching aspects of Harry S. Truman's life or significant public and foreign policy issues from his presidency.	Not published	$30K
Douglas and Janet Roberts Fund Northwest CT Community Foundation Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Oregon Heritage Grant Oregon Parks and Recreation Department · Foundation Not published · $3K – $20K The mission of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is to provide and protect outstanding natural, scenic, cultural, historic and recreational sites for the enjoyment and education of present and future generations.	Not published	$3K – $20K
Dwight L. Smith (ABC-CLIO) Award Grant Western History Association · Foundation Not published · $500 The Dwight L. Smith (ABC-CLIO) Award, offered by the Western History Association, recognizes significant bibliographies or research tools related to the American West.	Not published	$500
Balch Fellowship Grant Historical Society of Pennsylvania · Foundation Not published · $3K The Balch Fellowship, offered by the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, supports research in various fields related to American history, particularly focusing on ethnic and immigrant studies.	Not published	$3K
Broadcast Historian Book Award Library of American Broadcasting · Foundation Not published · $3K BEA is the premiere international academic media organization, driving insights, excellence in media production, and career advancement for educators, students, and professionals.	Not published	$3K
America250 Book Collection Grants Florida Humanities Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Robeau-Priour Foundation Endowed Scholarship Fund Grant Coastal Bend Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Robeau-Priour Foundation Endowed Scholarship Fund, managed by the Coastal Bend Community Foundation, supports Coastal Bend high school seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.5 who intend to major in history or pursue secondary education with…	Not published	Varies
Expand Massachusetts Stories: Promises of the Revolution Massachusetts Foundation for the Humanities & Public Policy Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Mass Humanities brings people together to embrace different perspectives, inspire civic engagement, spark conversation and build community.	Not published	Varies
SHSI Country School Grant State Historical Society of Iowa · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The SHSI Country School Grant Program provides funding for the preservation and enhancement of Iowa's historical one-room and two-room school buildings.	Not published	Up to $5K

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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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