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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Grant	Deadline ▲	Amount
General Grants Humanities Tennessee · Foundation Not published · $100K Humanities Tennessee makes funding investments across the state to support cultural, educational, and community-based organizations providing public humanities programs.	Not published	$100K
Kirkpatrick Foundation Small Grants Kirkpatrick Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Kirkpatrick Foundation Small Grants program supports diverse initiatives in arts, culture, education, animal wellbeing, environmental conservation, and historic preservation, primarily in Central Oklahoma.	Not published	Up to $10K
8th Grade Lincoln Day Essay Contest Hingham Historical Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Andrew W. Mellon Fellowships Grant The Andrew W Mellon Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Andrew W. Mellon Fellowships offer short-term research support for academic researchers and doctoral candidates focusing on Virginia history.	Not published	Varies
MSAC Heritage Awards Grant Maryland State Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The MSAC Heritage Awards, presented by the Maryland State Arts Council, honor excellence in traditional arts, recognizing individuals, places, and practices that embody cultural heritage.	Not published	Up to $10K
AHC Museum Collections and Resource 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
Discretionary Grants - Animal Welfare, Environment, & Historic Preservation Indian River Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Indian River Community Foundation's discretionary grantmaking is made possible by the generosity of anonymous donations.	Not published	Varies
Cokie Roberts Research Fund for Women's History National Archives Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Fund encourages the next generation of journalists and authors to perpetuate Cokie Roberts' legacy by bringing moments in history and women's untold stories to new audiences.	Not published	Varies
Arrington-Prucha Prize Grant Western History Association · Foundation Not published · $500 The Arrington-Prucha Prize, funded by the Charles Redd Center for Western Studies, honors significant contributions to Western American religious history.	Not published	$500
Preservation Implementation Grant Grammy Museum Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K Each year, the GRAMMY Museum Grant Program awards grants to organizations and individuals to support the archiving and preservation of the recorded sound heritage of North America.	Not published	Up to $20K
Preservation & Accessibility of California’s LGBTQ+ History Grant California State Library · Foundation Not published · $5K – $200K Preservation & Accessibility of California’s LGBTQ+ History This opportunity is targeted at archives, and organizations with archival collections, for projects that preserve and make publicly accessible collections relevant to the LGBTQ+…	Not published	$5K – $200K
Smith Literary Scholarship Grant The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Smith Literary Scholarship, established in memory of Margaret P. Smith, supports literary and historical research for students majoring in History or English Literature.	Not published	Varies
History and Philosophy Scholarship Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies The History and Philosophy Scholarship at Montana State University supports students pursuing degrees in the Department of History and Philosophy.	Not published	Varies
Mimi Washington Starrett Foundation Grant The Mimi Washington Starrett Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Mimi Washington Starrett Foundation is the culmination of a lifetime of generosity aligned with our namesake's specific vision to create a foundation to continue to do good work and have meaningful impact in the community Mimi and her…	Not published	Varies
Community Foundation of Van Buren County Grant Quad Cities Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Community Foundation of Van Buren County Grant aims to enhance the quality of life in the community by supporting diverse charitable projects and programs.	Not published	Up to $5K
Trust Management Services Grant - Eastern Oregon Region Braemar Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Trust Management Services Grant in Eastern Oregon aims to support projects focused on education, community service, arts and culture, youth activities, and historical preservation.	Not published	Up to $15K
Statewide Grants Program Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation administers a Statewide Grants Program that supports historical societies, museums, public libraries, and cultural organizations across Nebraska.	Not published	Varies
Country School Grant Program Iowa Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Country School Grant Program, part of Iowa's Historical Resource Development Program, offers funding for preserving one-room and two-room school buildings.	Not published	Up to $5K
Historic Preservation Fund Grant Program: Archaeological Category (IN) Indiana Department of Natural Resources · Foundation Not published · $10K – $50K The Historic Preservation Fund Grant Program in Indiana supports archaeological projects through matching grants ranging from $10,000 to $50,000.	Not published	$10K – $50K
Kohler Foundation Grant Kohler Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Kohler Foundation Grant focuses on preserving art environments and cultural heritage in Wisconsin and beyond. Grants up to $10,000 support innovative projects by tax-exempt public charities and institutions.	Not published	Up to $10K
Historic Restoration Fund Grants (HRF) Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: All applicants must schedule a 30 minute Teams meeting to discuss their project. Meeting times close on March 7, 2025.	Not published	Varies
CFRRR: The Virginia Heritage Fund Grant Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Virginia Heritage Fund Grant, supported by The Community Foundation of Rappahannock River Region, Inc., aims to preserve and promote the documentary history of the region.	Not published	Varies
Rock Charitable Fund Grant Northern New York Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Rock Charitable Fund Grant, managed by the Northern New York Community Foundation, provides up to $125,000 to support the maintenance and preservation of historically significant churches and cemeteries.	Not published	Varies
AHC Publication 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

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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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