Social Science & Humanities Grants

Last updated October 10, 2026

Grantable tracks 1,108 active social science & humanities grants in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 26 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 687 list an award amount, with a median of $5,000.

Grants tracked: 1,108; from 423 funders
Median award: $5,000; middle half $2,000–$25K
Total listed funding: $38.6M; across 687 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 14; 50 with a published date

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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
NAA-REF Mini Grants National Academy of Arbitrators · Foundation Rolling · Up to $5K Mini grants fund smaller projects that meet one or more NAA-REF purposes:	Rolling	Up to $5K
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
Grant and Collaborative Initiatives: Scholarly Symposia and Conferences The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music offers the Grant and Collaborative Initiatives program, which supports scholarly symposia and conferences related to the works of Kurt Weill, Lotte Lenya, and Marc Blitzstein.	Not published	Varies
Council Grants: East and Inner Asia Council Small Grants ( formerly China and Inner Asia Council (CIAC)) Association for Asian Studies Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The East and Inner Asia Council of the AAS offers small grants up to $2,000 for dissertation-level students and scholars focusing on China, Taiwan, or Inner Asia. Eligible projects include short research trips and conference organization.	Not published	Up to $2K
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
BC Ricci Institute–Harvard-Yenching Institute Joint Visiting Researcher Fellowship Grant The Ricci Institute for Chinese-Western Cultural History at Boston College · Foundation Not published · Varies The BC Ricci Institute–Harvard-Yenching Institute Joint Visiting Researcher Fellowship offers a unique opportunity for full-time faculty from Asia-based institutions to conduct research at two prestigious institutes in Boston during the…	Not published	Varies
Juliet Lea Hillman Simonds Foundation Grant Hillman Family Foundations · Foundation Not published · $1K – $7.5M The Juliet Lea Hillman Simonds Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organizations, focusing on education, visual arts, writing, and literature, primarily in Pittsburgh.	Not published	$1K – $7.5M
Gerda Henkel Foundation: General Research Grants - Scholarships Gerda Henkel Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to €89,280 The Gerda Henkel Foundation offers research scholarships to postdoctoral scholars in the historical humanities, supporting projects relevant to current societal issues.	Not published	Up to €89,280
Begole Archaeological Research Grant Anza-Borrego Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Begole Archaeological Research Grant supports scientific research in Colorado Desert District parks and related areas in California and Baja California.	Not published	Up to $5K
FH: Book Festival Grants Florida Humanities · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K Florida Humanities' Book Festival Grants support Florida nonprofit organizations in hosting events that celebrate reading and literature.	Not published	Up to $10K
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
Beckman Center Fellowships - NEH Postdoctoral Fellowships (12 months) Grant Science History Institute · Foundation Not published · Up to $54K The Beckman Center Fellowships at the Science History Institute offer 12-month postdoctoral opportunities for scholars engaged in research on science, medicine, and technology.	Not published	Up to $54K
Charlotte W. Newcombe Fellowship Institute for Citizens and Scholars · Foundation Not published · $31K Fund dissertations examining how ethical and religious values shape society.	Not published	$31K
Louisville Institute: Grant for Researchers Louisville Institute · Foundation Not published · Up to $55K The Louisville Institute offers the Grant for Researchers to support academic research in North American Christianity and related fields.	Not published	Up to $55K
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
IAS Membership (School of Social Science) Institute for Advanced Study - Louis Bamberger & Mrs Felix Fuld Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Institute for Advanced Study selects approximately 200 Members each year from an average of more than 1,500 applicants.	Not published	Varies
America250 Book Collection Grants Florida Humanities Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
ELDP: Individual Postdoctoral Fellowship (IPF) Grant Endangered Languages Documentation Programme (ELDP) · Foundation Not published · Up to €250,000 The Endangered Language Documentation Programme (ELDP) offers the Individual Postdoctoral Fellowship (IPF) to support researchers documenting endangered languages worldwide.	Not published	Up to €250,000
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
British Academy / Cara / Leverhulme Researchers at Risk Research Support Grants The British Academy · Foundation Not published · £2,000 - £10,000 The British Academy / Cara / Leverhulme Researchers at Risk Research Support Grants offer £1 million over five years to provide essential research support for at-risk researchers.	Not published	£2,000 - £10,000
Tech & Public Policy (TPP) Program Project Liberty Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies The TPP program supports rigorous academic research to inform policy-making and public opinion on responsible technology use and its societal impacts.	Not published	Varies
Jacobs Research Funds Grant Program Whatcom Museum Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $9K The Jacobs Research Funds (JRF) provide grants for research on aboriginal peoples of the Americas, supporting projects that focus on endangered cultures and languages, particularly in the Pacific Northwest.	Not published	Up to $9K
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

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About humanities grants

Humanities grants support scholarship, public programs, education, preservation, and digital projects in fields like history, literature, philosophy, and cultural studies. The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is the primary federal funder, supporting research, public programming, and infrastructure through its divisions and the Office of Digital Humanities. The Mellon Foundation is a leading private funder of the humanities, and state humanities councils distribute funds to local organizations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do social science & humanities grants award?

Of the 1,108 social science & humanities grants Grantable lists as of October 10, 2026, 687 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $5,000, and the middle half fall between $2,000 and $25K. The largest is $7.5M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most social science & humanities grants?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are American Historical Association (37), The Newberry Library (24), American Council of Learned Societies (17), American Philosophical Association Inc (16), and American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA) (15). In all, 423 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are social science & humanities grants due?

Of 1,108 grants listed, 14 accept applications on a rolling basis, 50 have a published upcoming deadline, 117 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 927 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 58% fall in October–December.

What grants are available in the humanities?

Humanities funding supports scholarly research, public programs, curriculum and teaching, preservation and access, and digital humanities projects. The NEH offers many grant programs spanning fellowships, public programming, preservation, and digital infrastructure, while the Mellon Foundation and state humanities councils support research, institutions, and community-based humanities work.

Who funds the humanities?

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is the leading federal funder, and the Mellon Foundation is among the largest private sources of arts, culture, and humanities funding in the country. State humanities councils re-grant federal funds to local organizations, and universities, libraries, and private foundations provide additional research and programming support.

Do humanities grants go to individuals or institutions?

Both. The NEH and other funders award fellowships and stipends directly to individual scholars, writers, and educators, while many larger grants support nonprofit institutions such as universities, libraries, museums, and humanities councils. Individuals pursuing organizational grants often partner with an eligible nonprofit or use a fiscal sponsor.

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