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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Strengthening Communities Grants: Kindling Conversation Stipends Alaska Humanities Forum · Foundation Not published · $250 The Alaska Humanities Forum's Strengthening Communities Grants program aims to connect Alaskans through community storytelling and conversation.	Not published	$250
The Deborah J. Norden Fund The Architectural League of New York · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Deborah J. Norden Fund awards up to $5,000 annually in travel grants to students and recent graduates in the fields of architecture, architectural history, and urban studies.	Not published	Up to $5K
Louisville Institute: Postdoctoral Fellowship Grant Lilly Endowment Inc · Foundation Not published · $60K The Louisville Institute's Postdoctoral Fellowship offers early career theological educators a unique opportunity for vocational and professional growth through a two-year placement at ATS-accredited institutions in the U.S. and Canada.	Not published	$60K
Collaborative Project Grants Illinois Humanities Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The IH: Project Grants - Multiplier by Illinois Humanities support nonprofit organizations in Illinois that foster collaboration through humanities projects.	Not published	Up to $10K
Academic Fellowships in Russia (AFR) American Councils for International Education Actr Accels Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K – $45K	Not published	$10K – $45K
Congressional Essay Contest The National Society of the Colonial · Foundation Not published · Varies Essay contest offered by the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America.	Not published	Varies
AHC Access to the Humanities 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
North Carolina Heritage Awards NC Arts Council Grants · State Not published · Varies Since 1989, the North Carolina Heritage Awards have honored the state's most eminent traditional artists and practitioners.	Not published	Varies
Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in Science & Technology Studies Cornell University · Foundation Not published · Varies With the sponsorship of the Society for the Humanities, the Department of Science & Technology Studies invites applications for a two-year Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship position beginning August 1, 2026.	Not published	Varies
AAS Northeast Asia Council (NEAC) Distinguished Speakers Bureau Grant Association for Asian Studies Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: NEAC DSB grant applications are considered on a rolling basis. When funds expire for each six-month budgetary period, no further applications will be considered until the next budget period.	Not published	Varies
Institute of Sacred Music (ISM) Fellowship: Long-term Fellows Grant Yale University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Institute of Sacred Music (ISM) Fellowship at Yale University offers long-term fellowships for scholars and artists whose work aligns with the Institute's mission.	Not published	Varies
Festivals Grant Minnesota Humanities Center · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K The Festivals Grant, offered by the Minnesota Humanities Center, aims to support cultural festivals and events across Minnesota.	Not published	Up to $200K
Bernadotte E. Schmitt Grant American Historical Association · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Bernadotte E. Schmitt Grants, offered by the American Historical Association, provide funding for research in the history of Europe, Africa, and Asia.	Not published	Up to $2K
AIAR: Long-term Fellowships- Carol & Eric Meyers Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship Grant Ttee W F Albright Institute -Art 8 · Foundation Not published · $12K The AIAR: Long-term Fellowships provide doctoral students with a unique opportunity to conduct research at the W.F. Albright Institute of Archaeological Research in Jerusalem.	Not published	$12K
Irving Lowens Article Award Grant Society For American Music · Foundation Not published · Varies The Irving Lowens Article Award, granted annually by the Society for American Music, honors outstanding contributions to American music studies.	Not published	Varies
Harry Bikakis Fellowship Grant American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA) · Foundation Not published · $2K The Harry Bikakis Fellowship, offered by the American School of Classical Studies at Athens, supports graduate students conducting research on ancient Greek law.	Not published	$2K
Medieval Academy: Olivia Remie Constable Award Grant Medieval Academy Of America · Foundation Not published · $2K The Medieval Academy of America offers the Olivia Remie Constable Award, providing four annual grants of $1,500 for unaffiliated scholars, adjuncts, postdoctoral lecturers, and pre-tenure faculty to support research and travel.	Not published	$2K
JAHF Graduate Student Travel Grant Japan Art History Forum · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Japan Art History Forum (JAHF) invites applications for the 2025 Graduate Student Travel Grant aimed at supporting graduate students in Japanese art history.	Not published	Up to $1K
Postdoctoral Fellowships American Bar Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The ABF offers postdoctoral fellowship positions for scholars who have recently completed doctoral degrees. Fellowships are often co-sponsored with partner institutions and funding agencies including:	Not published	Varies
M. H. Wiener Annual Fellowship For Archaeological Science ( formerly Wiener Laboratory Research Associate Appointment ) Grant American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA) · Foundation Not published · Up to $7K The M. H. Wiener Annual Fellowship for Archaeological Science supports short-term research at the American School of Classical Studies at Athens.	Not published	Up to $7K
ME Humanities: Mini Grants Maine Humanities Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Maine Humanities Council Mini Grants program provides funding of up to $2,000 to nonprofit organizations in Maine for humanities projects that foster community engagement and outreach.	Not published	Up to $2K
APS-NEH Sabbatical Fellowships American Philosophical Society · Foundation Not published · Varies The American Philosophical Society’s Library & Museum invites applications from mid-career or senior scholars in all fields seeking sabbatical support for the completion of a book project.	Not published	Varies
AHC Other Media 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
Samuel H. Kress Mid-Career Fellowship Grant The James Marston Fitch Charitable Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Samuel H. Kress Mid-Career Fellowship offers research grants up to $15,000 for mid-career professionals focused on the appreciation and preservation of European art and architecture.	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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