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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ME Humanities: Major Grants Maine Humanities Council · Foundation Not published · $2K – $8K The Maine Humanities Council offers Major Grants to support nonprofit organizations in Maine that engage the community through rich humanities programs.	Not published	$2K – $8K
Outstanding Educator Award Idaho Humanities Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies An award offered by the Idaho Humanities Council for educators. Limited information available in provided content.	Not published	Varies
Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship of Scholars in Critical Bibliography The Book Arts Press Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A prestigious fellowship program funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation designed to reinvigorate bibliographical studies within the humanities.	Not published	Varies
Post-Ph.D. Research Grants The Wenner-Gren Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K The Wenner-Gren Foundation offers Post-Ph.D. Research Grants to support innovative research in anthropology and related fields. With a maximum funding of $25,000, this grant has no restrictions on methodology or research location.	Not published	$25K
Resident Scholars: Katrin H. Lamon Fellowship Grant School for Advanced Research (SAR) · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K The Katrin H. Lamon Fellowship, offered by the School for Advanced Research, provides a nine-month residential opportunity for Native scholars in the humanities and social sciences.	Not published	Up to $40K
The Willson Center Research Seminar Program Grant University of Georgia · Foundation Not published · $2K The Willson Center Research Seminar Program at the University of Georgia provides $2,000 for faculty-led interdisciplinary discussion groups on specific research topics.	Not published	$2K
AAG Media Achievement Award Grant North American Cartographic Information Society · Foundation Not published · Varies The AAG Media Achievement Award recognizes outstanding achievements in promoting geographical insights through various media channels. Recommended by the AAG Honors Committee, this prestigious award may not be issued annually.	Not published	Varies
Public Humanities Program Grants Florida Humanities Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
CARES Act Grants (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Humanities Tennessee · Foundation Not published · $5K Emergency relief funding for nonprofit organizations affected by COVID-19 pandemic	Not published	$5K
Dibner Program in the History of Science - Short-Term Awards Grant The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens (The Huntington) · Foundation Not published · $4K – $12K The Dibner Program in the History of Science offers short-term awards for research at The Huntington, a leading institution founded in 1919, boasting a vast collection related to the American West.	Not published	$4K – $12K
Bolton-Cutter Award Grant Western History Association · Foundation Not published · $500 The Bolton-Cutter Award, presented by the Western History Association, honors the best journal article on the history of the Borderlands, encompassing a wide range of topics from the Floridas to the Californias.	Not published	$500
Culture Blocks for Creative Individuals Arts & Science Council Charlotte/Mecklenburg Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Community partnership funded by Mecklenburg County that supports cultural experiences planned with resident involvement and presented at libraries, recreation centers, parks, and relevant community spaces.	Not published	Varies
Bruno Nettl Prize Grant Society for Ethnomusicology · Foundation Not published · $500 The Bruno Nettl Prize, awarded by the Society for Ethnomusicology, recognizes outstanding publications in ethnomusicology, including related fields.	Not published	$500
Betty Kirke Excellence in Research Award Grant Costume Society of America · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Betty Kirke Excellence in Research Award honors outstanding scholarship by recognizing the best abstract proposal presented at the annual symposium.	Not published	Up to $1K
KH: Minigrants Kentucky Humanities Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: In early April, Kentucky Humanities received notice from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) that our federal funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) was terminated effective immediately.	Not published	Varies
David Center for the American Revolution Predoctoral Fellowship Grant American Philosophical Society · Foundation Not published · $30K The David Center for the American Revolution Predoctoral Fellowship at the American Philosophical Society provides a nine-month residential opportunity for Ph.D. candidates focused on the American Revolution and Founding Era.	Not published	$30K
AHCMC: Wheaton Cultural Project Grants Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomer · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K The Wheaton Cultural Project Grants, offered by the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, support impactful arts and humanities projects in Wheaton, MD.	Not published	$1K – $10K
The Arthur and Lila Weinberg Fellowship for Independent Researchers Grant The Newberry Library · Foundation Not published · $3K The Arthur and Lila Weinberg Fellowship for Independent Researchers offers a $3,000 monthly stipend for one month, targeting writers, artists, and humanists.	Not published	$3K
Dana and David Dornsife Fellowship Grant The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens (The Huntington) · Foundation Not published · $50K The Dana and David Dornsife Fellowship offers scholars nine to twelve months of residency at The Huntington, with a stipend of $50,000.	Not published	$50K
Journal of Women’s History Scholars Research Grant University of Chicago · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The Journal of Women’s History offers a Scholars Research Grant to support travel, research, or writing significant scholarly contributions in women’s and gender history, especially transnational topics.	Not published	Up to $4K
Vermont Humanities: Project Grant Vermont Humanities Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Vermont Humanities Project Grant supports nonprofit organizations that engage communities in the humanities, fostering a culture of thoughtfulness and a love for learning.	Not published	Up to $5K
Lindsay Jones Memorial Research Fund Grant Architecture Culture and Spirituality Forum Inc. · Foundation Not published · $2K – $5K Interfaith, Interdisciplinary, International The Architecture, Culture and Spirituality Forum believes the design and experience of the built environment can assist the spiritual development of humanity in service of addressing the world’s…	Not published	$2K – $5K
Josephine de Karman Fellowship Grant Pasadena Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $28K The Josephine de Karman Fellowship, managed by the Pasadena Community Foundation, supports final-year PhD students from select California universities with a $28,000 award for the 2025-2026 academic year.	Not published	$28K
Community Grant Guam Humanities Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Community Grant Program provides funding opportunities for non-profits, higher education institutions, and local government entities in Guåhan to receive funding for humanities programs that engage and empower the public.	Not published	Up to $15K

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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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