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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The Met: Fellowship in History of Art and Visual Culture: Slifka Foundation Interdisciplinary Fellowship Grant Metropolitan Museum Of Art · Foundation Not published · $47K – $63K The Met: Fellowship in History of Art and Visual Culture offers a unique opportunity for scholars to engage with the museum's vast collections.	Not published	$47K – $63K
Early-Career Scholars Research Fund History of Economics Society · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
H. and T. King Grant for Archaeology of the Ancient Americas Society for American Archaeology · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The H. and T. King Grant for Archaeology of the Ancient Americas, managed by the Society for American Archaeology, supports significant archaeological research across Latin America, excluding the U.S. This grant encourages innovative…	Not published	Up to $25K
McKnight Artist Fellowships for Writers Grant The Loft · Foundation Not published · $25K The McKnight Artist Fellowships for Writers supports mid-career Minnesota writers with five annual $25,000 awards.	Not published	$25K
MAA GSC Grant for Innovation in Community Building and Professionalization Medieval Academy Of America · Foundation Not published · $2K The MAA GSC Grant for Innovation in Community Building and Professionalization, offered by the Medieval Academy of America, aims to foster innovative projects among graduate students.	Not published	$2K
Friedrich Katz Prize in Latin American and Caribbean History Grant American Historical Association · Foundation Not published · $1K The Friedrich Katz Prize in Latin American and Caribbean History, awarded by the American Historical Association, honors the best book published in English on Latin America, including the Caribbean, with a prize amount of $1,000.	Not published	$1K
Paul Birdsall Prize in European Military and Strategic History Grant American Historical Association · Foundation Not published · $1K The Paul Birdsall Prize in European Military and Strategic History, established by the American Historical Association in 1985, honors significant publications in English related to European military or strategic history from 1870 onward.	Not published	$1K
Culture Blocks for Organizations 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
Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry: Undergraduate Humanities Honors Fellowship Grant Emory University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry at Emory University offers Undergraduate Humanities Honors Fellowships to support students pursuing honors projects in Humanities or Humanistic Social Science.	Not published	Varies
WV Travel Assistance Grants The West Virginia Humanities Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The West Virginia Humanities Council offers Travel Assistance Grants to support individuals associated with West Virginia museums and educational institutions in attending professional conferences.	Not published	Up to $500
Gerda Henkel Foundation: Funding Programme Democracy: Democracy as Utopia, Experience and Threat Grant Gerda Henkel Foundation · Foundation Not published · $69K – $134K The Gerda Henkel Foundation supports research in the humanities and social sciences, particularly regarding democracy's evolving nature.	Not published	$69K – $134K
Carol June Bradley Award for Historical Research in Music Librarianship Grant The Music Library Association · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The Carol June Bradley Award for Historical Research in Music Librarianship, established by the Music Library Association in 2003, honors Dr. Bradley's legacy by funding research into the history of music libraries and librarianship.	Not published	Up to $500
Irving Lowens Book Award Grant Society For American Music · Foundation Not published · Varies The Irving Lowens Book Award, presented by the Society for American Music, honors exceptional scholarship in American music.	Not published	Varies
Tony Clark Memorial Fund Grant Royal Archaeological Institute · Foundation Not published · Up to £500 The Tony Clark Memorial Fund Grant, offered by the Royal Archaeological Institute, supports scientific archaeological projects each year.	Not published	Up to £500
AAS-American Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies Fellowships Grant American Antiquarian Society · Foundation Not published · Varies The AAS-American Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies Fellowships support research projects on the American eighteenth century.	Not published	Varies
Modern Endangered Archives Program: Planning Grants UCLA Library · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Modern Endangered Archives Program (MEAP) offers planning grants to support projects aimed at digitizing and preserving endangered archival materials from the 20th and 21st centuries.	Not published	Up to $20K
Jay and Deborah Last Fellowships Grant American Antiquarian Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Jay and Deborah Last Fellowships, offered by the American Antiquarian Society, support research in American art and visual culture that utilizes graphic materials as primary sources.	Not published	Up to $2K
Queen Sofía Spanish Institute – IE Foundation Scholarship for Bachelor in Humanities Queen Sofia Spanish Institute Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A scholarship program for undergraduate students pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Humanities, offered in partnership with IE Foundation.	Not published	Varies
Strengthening Communities Grants: Convenings Alaska Humanities Forum · Foundation Not published · $3K The Strengthening Communities Grants Program, offered by the Alaska Humanities Forum, aims to enhance community connections through storytelling and participatory projects.	Not published	$3K
Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in History of Art and Visual Studies Grant Cornell University · Foundation Not published · Up to $64K The Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in History of Art and Visual Studies at Cornell University invites applications for a two-year position starting August 1, 2026.	Not published	Up to $64K
Project Grants Massachusetts Foundation for the Humanities & Public Policy Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Sandbox Fund Grant Sundance Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies Sundance Institute Documentary Film Program (DFP) The Sundance Institute Documentary Film Program (DFP) supports nonfiction filmmakers worldwide in the production of cinematic documentaries on contemporary themes.	Not published	Varies
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History: Scholarly Fellowships Grant The Gilder Lehrman Institute · Foundation Not published · $3K The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History offers $3000 short-term research fellowships for doctoral candidates, faculty, and independent scholars in American history.	Not published	$3K
Premio del Rey in Early Spanish History American Historical Association · Foundation Not published · Varies _Note: The competition will open in mid-March 2026.	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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