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 federal 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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Wyeth Foundation For American Art Publication Grant College Art Association · Foundation Not published · Varies The Wyeth Foundation for American Art Publication Grant supports scholarly manuscripts on American art, defined as art from the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.	Not published	Varies
Connecting Art Histories Grant Getty Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Getty Foundation's Connecting Art Histories initiative enhances global art historical scholarship by fostering intellectual exchange among scholars, particularly in underrepresented regions.	Not published	Varies
Arizona Humanities Project Grants Arizona Humanities Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K Arizona Humanities (the state's National Endowment for the Humanities affiliate) awards competitive Project Grants of up to $10,000 to support public humanities programming that provides context, depth, and perspective on issues of…	Not published	Up to $10K
Annual Program Statement - Public Affairs Italy U.S. Mission to Italy · Federal Not published · $10K – $100K The U.S. Mission to the Republic of Italy’s Public Affairs Section (PAS) is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Grants Program.	Not published	$10K – $100K
Constitution Day Grants - Mini Grants Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities acts as a steward and supporter of Louisiana’s diverse and vibrant culture and history.	Not published	Up to $1K
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
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
Race and Histories of Technologies Prize Grant Society for the History of Technology · Foundation Not published · $300 – $2K The Race and Histories of Technologies Prize, established by the Society for the History of Technology (SHOT) in 2022, honors exceptional scholarship examining the links between race/ethnicity and technology's history.	Not published	$300 – $2K
Career Enhancement Fellowship Institute for Citizens and Scholars · Foundation Not published · Varies Seeks to increase the presence of underrepresented junior and other faculty members in the humanities, social sciences, and arts by creating career development opportunities for selected Fellows with promising research projects.	Not published	Varies
Humanities Tennessee General Grant Humanities Tennessee · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Humanities Tennessee will not conduct an annual General Grant round in 2025._ To foster community and civility in Tennessee through public programs that examine and reflect upon ideas, stories, history, arts, and culture.	Not published	Varies
Moody Research Grant LBJ Foundation · Foundation Not published · $600 – $3K The Moody Research Grant, provided by the LBJ Foundation, supports research at the LBJ Library with funding ranging from $600 to $3,000. This grant covers living, travel, and related expenses during research.	Not published	$600 – $3K
Lepage Center Award for Historical Work in the Public Interest American Historical Association · Foundation Not published · Varies Established in 2025, the Lepage Center Award is offered annually to recognize outstanding historical work in the public interest that informs how the past shapes the present.	Not published	Varies
Northwestern University Publication Subvention Grants Northwestern University · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Northwestern University Publication Subvention Grants support eligible faculty and graduate students with production costs or translation expenses for published works.	Not published	Up to $1K
Beckman Center Fellowships - Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (12 months) Grant Science History Institute · Foundation Not published · Up to $54K The Beckman Center Fellowships offer 12-month postdoctoral research opportunities at the Science History Institute, aimed at scholars who have completed their doctoral studies.	Not published	Up to $54K
APA: AI2050 Prizes Grant American Philosophical Association Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The APA: AI2050 Prizes, supported by Schmidt Sciences, honor exceptional philosophical contributions related to artificial intelligence.	Not published	$10K
House of Wisdom 2.0 Ideas Beyond Borders Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A revived, online, and modern version of the original House of Wisdom—the great library of Baghdad. House of Wisdom 2.0 is a flagship multimedia content platform focused on making knowledge freely accessible to Arabic speakers worldwide.	Not published	Varies
British Society for the History of Science: Master’s Degree Bursaries Grant The British Society for the History of Science · Foundation Not published · £4,000 The British Society for the History of Science offers Master’s Degree Bursaries to support students pursuing a master's degree in the history of science, technology, or medicine.	Not published	£4,000
ELDP: Small Grants (SG) Endangered Languages Documentation Programme (ELDP) · Foundation Not published · Up to €10,000 The Endangered Language Documentation Programme (ELDP) offers Small Grants up to 10,000 € to support the documentation and preservation of endangered languages worldwide.	Not published	Up to €10,000
The Huntington: Short-Term Awards Grant The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens (The Huntington) · Foundation Not published · $4K – $12K The Huntington offers approximately 140 short-term fellowships for one to three months, providing a stipend of $3,500 per month.	Not published	$4K – $12K
AAG Globe Book Award for Public Understanding of Geography Grant North American Cartographic Information Society · Foundation Not published · $1K The AAG Globe Book Award recognizes exemplary works that illuminate the significance of geography to the general public.	Not published	$1K
Book Festival Grants Florida Humanities Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Book Festival Grants, offered by Florida Humanities, support public humanities programs at various book festivals across Florida.	Not published	Up to $10K
APA: Journal of Value Inquiry Prize Grant American Philosophical Association Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K The APA: Journal of Value Inquiry Prize awards $1,000 for the best unpublished, article-length work in philosophy by a non-academically affiliated philosopher.	Not published	$1K
Joan Kelly Memorial Prize Grant American Historical Association · Foundation Not published · $1K The Joan Kelly Memorial Prize, awarded by the American Historical Association, recognizes outstanding books in women's history and feminist theory that exemplify Joan Kelly's scholarly ideals.	Not published	$1K
Cullman Center Fellowship Grant The New York Public Library Astor Lenox and Tilden Foundations · Foundation Not published · $90K The Cullman Center Fellowship at The New York Public Library supports scholars and writers by providing access to extensive research collections.	Not published	$90K

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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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