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 state and 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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East Arts Grant Program (formerly East of the River) DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities · Foundation Not published · Up to $35K The East Arts Grant Program supports BIPOC-centered non-profit organizations in the northeast and southeast quadrants of Washington, DC, providing high-quality arts and humanities experiences.	Not published	Up to $35K
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
CAA- SAMUEL H. KRESS FOUNDATION CAA CONFERENCE TRAVEL FELLOWSHIP Grant College Art Association · Foundation Not published · Varies The CAA Samuel H. Kress Foundation Conference Travel Fellowship supports scholars presenting on European art before 1830 at the CAA Annual Conference.	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
Heritage Project Grants The CIRI Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Heritage Project Grant funding is available to support projects that affect and/or involve Alaska Native beneficiaries of Cook Inlet Region, Inc. and further the following heritage goals of TCF: _You can learn more about this opportunity…	Not published	Varies
CAORC Multi-Country Research Fellowship Grant Council of American Overseas Research Centers · Foundation Not published · Varies The Multi-Country Research Fellowship enables US scholars to carry out trans-regional and comparative research in countries across the network of Overseas Research Centers as well as other countries.	Not published	Varies
Northeast Asia Council Japan Studies Grants - Short-Term Research Grant in the History of Japanese Sexualities and Genders Association for Asian Studies Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The Northeast Asia Council Japan Studies Grants supports early-career scholars with a Short-Term Research Grant focused on the history of Japanese sexualities. Awards up to $3,500 cover travel and research expenses for projects in Japan.	Not published	Up to $4K
Cohen-Tucker Dissertation Fellowship Program Grant Association for Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies (ASEEES) · Foundation Not published · Up to $28K The Cohen-Tucker Dissertation Fellowship Program, established by ASEEES in 2015, supports doctoral students conducting research in Russian/Soviet historical studies.	Not published	Up to $28K
Northeast Asia Council Japan Studies Grants - Small Scholarly Conferences on Japanese Studies Association for Asian Studies Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Northeast Asia Council Japan Studies Grants provide funding for small scholarly conferences on Japanese studies in the U.S. These grants, up to $5,000, support events that foster collaboration among scholars, focusing on cutting-edge…	Not published	Up to $5K
Berlin Program Postdoctoral Fellowships Grant Freie Universität Berlin · Foundation Not published · Up to €3,000 The Berlin Program Postdoctoral Fellowships provide up to one year of research support at Freie Universität Berlin, offering EUR 1800 monthly for 10 to 12 months, alongside a travel reimbursement of EUR 1200.	Not published	Up to €3,000
Sister Alfreda Elsensohn Award Idaho Humanities Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies An award offered by the Idaho Humanities Council. Limited information available in provided content.	Not published	Varies
Kate Van Winkle Keller Fellowship Grant Society For American Music · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The Kate Van Winkle Keller Fellowship, established by the Society for American Music, supports short-term research residencies for scholars at all levels focusing on American music or dance.	Not published	Up to $4K
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
AAS Northeast Asia Council: Korean Studies Grants Association for Asian Studies Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The AAS Northeast Asia Council offers Korean Studies Grants to support research by North American scholars. The program aims to enhance the teaching of Korea in academic settings, encouraging integration into various disciplines.	Not published	Up to $5K
K-12 Grants Idaho Humanities Council Inc · Foundation Rolling · $300 – $2K The Idaho Humanities Council awards K-12 grants to support humanities education in Idaho classrooms. Staff select K-12 grant recipients on a rolling basis throughout the year.	Rolling	$300 – $2K
Society Fellowships 2026-27 Grant Cornell University · Foundation Not published · $62K The Society for the Humanities at Cornell University offers the Society Fellowships for 2026-27, inviting applications from scholars and artists focusing on the theme of Scale.	Not published	$62K
Resident Scholars: Wenner-Gren Fellowship Grant School for Advanced Research (SAR) · Foundation Not published · $50K The Wenner-Gren Fellowship, offered by the School for Advanced Research, supports scholars in anthropology and related fields, particularly those focusing on Black studies and under-represented perspectives.	Not published	$50K
John Cage Research Grant Northwestern University · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The John Cage Research Grant, established by Northwestern University Libraries, supports scholars conducting research on the life and work of composer John Cage.	Not published	Up to $3K
Museums for America, Community Anchors and Catalysts Grant San Diego Museum of Man DBA Museum of US · Foundation Not published · $250K Grant funding decolonization initiatives and community-driven projects that address cultural colonialism, honor community priorities, and develop community-led exhibits and educational programming.	Not published	$250K
CLIR Digitizing Hidden Special Collections and Archives Council on Library and Information Resources · Foundation Not published · Varies Digitizing Hidden Collections is 'a grant competition for digitizing rare and unique content at collecting institutions of all sizes,' and it is 'open to eligible organizations in the United States.' CLIR describes itself as an…	Not published	Varies
Culture and the Arts – 2026 Vermont Reads Vermont Humanities · State Not published · Varies Supports projects centered on Charity and Sylvia and its themes of Vermont’s (and America’s!) early history, the importance of friendships and family networks, the role of religion and faith in communal life, and the evolution of LGBTQ+…	Not published	Varies
New Jersey Heritage Fellowship Grant New Jersey State Council on the Arts · Foundation Not published · $20K The New Jersey Heritage Fellowship, awarded by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, recognizes exemplary folk and traditional artists for their lifetime achievements and contributions to the state's cultural heritage.	Not published	$20K
Youth in the Humanities Grant Humanities Council of Washington DC Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The DC Oral History Collaborative (DCOHC) documents, preserves, and celebrates the lived experiences of all Washington, DC residents and communities through oral history.	Not published	Varies

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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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