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 Center: Leonard A. Lauder Visiting Senior Fellowships Grant National Gallery of Art · Foundation Not published · $13K The Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts at the National Gallery offers Leonard A. Lauder Visiting Senior Fellowships for scholars engaged in research on the history and criticism of visual arts.	Not published	$13K
William T. Buice III Scholarships The Book Arts Press Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Scholarships awarded specifically to returning Rare Book School students.	Not published	Varies
SCCF: Humanities Fund Steuben County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Humanities Council supports programs that help boost local talent and bring the arts and humanities to Steuben County. _You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._	Not published	Varies
Andrew W. Mellon Society of Fellows in Critical Bibliography Essay Prize The Book Arts Press Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies An annual essay prize awarded by the Andrew W. Mellon Society of Fellows in Critical Bibliography (SoFCB) at Rare Book School.	Not published	Varies
Bogliasco Fellowships Grant The Bogliasco Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Bogliasco Fellowships, awarded by the Bogliasco Foundation, provide a unique opportunity for individuals in the arts and humanities to develop significant new work in a serene Italian setting.	Not published	Varies
Dr. Morton Goldberg Lecture Fund The Oswald Supporting Organization · Foundation Not published · Varies Request for Proposals from individuals interested in delivering the next presentation in the Dr. Morton Goldberg Lecture Series	Not published	Varies
Berry Fund Grant American Philosophical Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Berry Fund, managed by the American Philosophical Association (APA), aims to promote public philosophy. It supports grants for projects demonstrating the social value of philosophical inquiry.	Not published	Varies
Dynamic Preservation Grants 1772 Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Grants allocated for innovative and progressive preservation efforts, focusing on climate action and community-driven projects.	Not published	Varies
ISRF: Independent Scholar Fellowships Grant Independent Social Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to €28,750 The Independent Social Research Foundation (ISRF) offers Independent Scholar Fellowships aimed at advancing social sciences through innovative research.	Not published	Up to €28,750
Nupur Chaudhuri First Article Prize Grant Coordinating Council for Women in History · Foundation Not published · $1K The Nupur Chaudhuri First Article Prize, awarded by the Coordinating Council for Women in History, recognizes the best first article published in history by a CCWH member.	Not published	$1K
IAS Membership (School of Historical Studies) Institute for Advanced Study - Louis Bamberger & Mrs Felix Fuld Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Institute for Advanced Study selects approximately 200 Members each year from an average of more than 1,500 applicants.	Not published	Varies
New Mexico Humanities Council: Subaward Grants - Major New Mexico Humanities Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The New Mexico Humanities Council offers subaward grants to support nonprofits, tribal governments, and governmental institutions engaged in humanities projects.	Not published	Up to $15K
The Evelyn Dunbar and Ruth Dunbar Davee Fellowship Grant The Newberry Library · Foundation Not published · $20K – $45K The Evelyn Dunbar and Ruth Dunbar Davee Fellowship, established in 1887 by The Newberry Library, supports scholars in music research related to the Newberry’s extensive collections.	Not published	$20K – $45K
SC Humanities: Mini Grants South Carolina Humanities Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _Note: As of April 2025, Mini Grants are suspended until further notice, due to loss of federal funding._ South Carolina Humanities' mission is to enrich the cultural and intellectual lives of all South Carolinians.	Not published	Varies
The Arthur and Lila Weinberg Artist-in-Residence Fellowship for Independent Researchers Grant The Newberry Library · Foundation Not published · $3K The Arthur and Lila Weinberg Artist-in-Residence Fellowship at The Newberry Library supports independent researchers like writers, artists, and filmmakers, providing a stipend of $3,000 for one month of access to its rich collections.	Not published	$3K
The Met: Leonard A. Lauder Fellowship in Modern Art: Predoctoral fellowships Grant Metropolitan Museum Of Art · Foundation Not published · Up to $56K The Met's Leonard A. Lauder Fellowship in Modern Art offers predoctoral fellowships for art history students focusing on modern art.	Not published	Up to $56K
RAI Research Fund Grant Royal Archaeological Institute · Foundation Not published · Up to £5,000 The RAI Research Fund Grant, provided by the Royal Archaeological Institute, supports archaeological projects in the British Isles with grants up to £5,000 annually.	Not published	Up to £5,000
Manuscript Preparation Grants Program Western Washington University · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Manuscript Preparation Grants Program at Western Washington University offers up to $2,500 for manuscript preparation and publication costs. Eligible applicants include non-student employees with formal university appointments.	Not published	Up to $3K
The Anne van Biema Fellowship Grant Smithsonian Institution · Foundation Not published · Up to $45K The Anne van Biema Fellowship, established by bequest, promotes excellence in research on Japanese visual arts at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art.	Not published	Up to $45K
Endangered Material Knowledge Programme: Large Documentation Grants The British Museum · Foundation Not published · Up to £100,000 The Endangered Material Knowledge Programme (EMKP) offers large documentation grants to support research on critically threatened material knowledge globally.	Not published	Up to £100,000
The Luiz Antonio Marcuschi Travel Awards Grant Conference on College Composition and Communication · Foundation Not published · $1K The Luiz Antonio Marcuschi Travel Awards offer two $1,000 travel reimbursement grants to scholars in Mexico, Central, or South America with accepted papers for presentation at the CCCC Convention.	Not published	$1K
California Documentary Project: Research and Development Grant California Humanities · Foundation Not published · Varies The California Documentary Project (CDP) is a competitive grant program that supports the research and development and production stages of film, audio, and digital media projects that seek to document California in all its complexity.	Not published	Varies
AHC Public Program Mini-Grants 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
Book Seminar Legacy Fund Annual Grant Community Foundation of New Jersey · Foundation Not published · $3K The Book Seminar Legacy Fund Annual Grant, established by the Community Foundation of New Jersey, honors the legacy of Professor Samuel Freedman by providing three annual grants starting in 2026.	Not published	$3K

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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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