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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ACLS Fellowships Grant American Council of Learned Societies · Foundation Not published · Up to $60K The ACLS Fellowships program supports humanities scholars at various career stages, offering up to 60 fellowships for significant research projects.	Not published	Up to $60K
African American History Grants 1772 Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Grants dedicated to projects that preserve and tell the stories of African American history, particularly those stories that are lesser-known or outside the purview of traditional historic preservation.	Not published	Varies
America 250-Ohio Grants Ohio Humanities Council · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Shohet Scholars Grant Program International Catacomb Society Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K – $30K The Shohet Scholars Grant Program, established by the International Catacomb Society, supports innovative research on the Ancient Mediterranean from the Hellenistic Era to the Early Middle Ages.	Not published	$2K – $30K
M. Alison Frantz Fellowship in Post-Classical Studies at the Gennadius Library Grant American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA) · Foundation Not published · $12K The M. Alison Frantz Fellowship in Post-Classical Studies at the Gennadius Library supports Ph.D. students and recent graduates in Greek studies.	Not published	$12K
ICRS Science Communication Fellowship Grant The International Coral Reef Society · Foundation Not published · $2K The ICRS Science Communication Fellowship offers an opportunity for individuals at any career stage to enhance their science communication skills through workshops, courses, or internships.	Not published	$2K
Craft Archive Fellowship Grant The Center for Craft Creativity · Foundation Not published · $5K The Craft Archive Fellowship supports archival research on underrepresented craft histories in the U.S., including feminist, queer, Black, Indigenous, and other marginalized communities.	Not published	$5K
Asian Studies Consultancy Asianetwork Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Consultancy services or opportunities related to Asian Studies through ASIANetwork.	Not published	Varies
Golden Trowel Award Grant Archaeological Institute of America · Foundation Not published · Varies The Golden Trowel Award, presented by the Archaeological Institute of America, recognizes the local society with the highest proportional membership increase over the past year.	Not published	Varies
WV Humanities Fellowship Grant The West Virginia Humanities Council Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K The WV Humanities Fellowship, offered by the West Virginia Humanities Council, provides $3,000 to support research and writing projects in the humanities for teachers, college faculty, and independent scholars.	Not published	$3K
Phil Ochs Fellowship Grant Friends of American Song Archives Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Phil Ochs Fellowship, offered by the Woody Guthrie Center, supports innovative research on Phil Ochs's life and impact in music and culture.	Not published	Up to $5K
Culture and the Arts – Project Grants Vermont Humanities · State Not published · Up to $500K Supports new or existing community and curriculum development projects.	Not published	Up to $500K
Lane County Cultural Coalition Grant Oregon Cultural Trust · Foundation Not published · $500 – $3K The Lane County Cultural Coalition Grant supports cultural programs and projects in Lane County, promoting arts, heritage, and humanities.	Not published	$500 – $3K
Emerging Scholars Program (ESP) QCC The Center for Lesbian Gay Bisexual · Foundation Not published · Varies The Emerging Scholars Program brings together recent graduates whose work explores gender identity and issues relevant to queer and trans people of color with Bay Area non-profit and community-based arts organizations.	Not published	Varies
Elliott Antokoletz Fund Grant American Musicological Society Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The Elliott Antokoletz Fund supports doctoral and post-doctoral research in twentieth-century music, honoring the legacy of esteemed scholar Elliott Antokoletz.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Humanities DC: Community Culture and Heritage Grants Humanities Council of Washington DC Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K Humanities DC offers Community Culture and Heritage Grants aimed at enhancing the quality of life and promoting the understanding of local history in Washington, DC.	Not published	Up to $10K
Partnership on AI Fellowship Program Partnership on Ai to Benefit People and Society · Foundation Not published · Varies A residential fellowship program based at Partnership on AI's headquarters in San Francisco, California, designed to support multidisciplinary researchers and experts working on AI policy and ethics.	Not published	Varies
Rubin and Gloria Feldman Family Educational Institute Grant Program Jewish Federation of St. Louis · Foundation Not published · Varies The Rubin and Gloria Feldman Family Educational Institute Grant Program supports impactful projects that combat hatred and promote understanding through the lessons of the Holocaust.	Not published	Varies
RI Humanities: Major Grants Rhode Island Council for the Humanities · Foundation Not published · Varies The Rhode Island Council for the Humanities Grantmaking Program funds nonprofit organizations and individual researchers to stimulate new research in the humanities, spark thoughtful community exchange, build new audiences for the…	Not published	Varies
Public Humanities Grants Hawaii Council for Humanities · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Public Humanities Grants, offered by the Hawaii Council for Humanities, provide up to $10,000 to support innovative public humanities projects.	Not published	Up to $10K
Central Fund - October Round of Applications Grant Suomen Kulttuurirahasto / The Finnish Cultural Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to €100,000 The Central Fund of the Finnish Cultural Foundation offers grants to support scientific and artistic projects, emphasizing cultural development in Finland.	Not published	Up to €100,000
The Willson Center Public Impact Grant University of Georgia · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The Willson Center Public Impact Grant, offered by the University of Georgia, supports faculty-led initiatives that organize conferences, exhibitions, and performances showcasing humanities and arts research.	Not published	Up to $8K
The Mendel Visiting Fellowships Grant Indiana University · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Mendel Visiting Fellowships, established in 1998 through a generous bequest, aim to support scholars from outside the Bloomington area in their research at the Lilly Library.	Not published	Up to $5K
The Newberry Consortium in American Indian and Indigenous Studies (NCAIS) Faculty Fellowship Grant The Newberry Library · Foundation Not published · Up to $45K The Newberry Consortium in American Indian and Indigenous Studies (NCAIS) Faculty Fellowship supports early-career scholars with a PhD to engage in research on American Indian and Indigenous Studies.	Not published	Up to $45K

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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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