Social Science & Humanities Grants

Last updated October 11, 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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ASTR Thomas Marshall Graduate Student Awards Grant American Society for Theatre Research · Foundation Not published · Up to $800 The ASTR Thomas Marshall Graduate Student Awards aim to support graduate students researching theatre or performance by assisting with the costs of attending the annual ASTR conference.	Not published	Up to $800
Faculty Scholars Program American Bar Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The ABF Faculty Scholars program provides support for legal scholars and researchers conducting empirical and interdisciplinary research on law and society. The program includes multiple initiatives:	Not published	Varies
Affiliate Grants - Guest Speaker Fund American Musicological Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Affiliate Grants - Guest Speaker Fund, provided by the American Musicological Society, offers financial assistance to AMS committees and study groups inviting external speakers to the Annual Meeting.	Not published	Up to $2K
Dr. Dan E. Davidson Fellowship American Councils for International Education Actr Accels Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Support study and research abroad in countries critical to the United States for global cooperation, peace, and prosperity	Not published	Varies
Andrew Carnegie Fellows Program Grant Carnegie Corporation of New York · Foundation Not published · $200K The Andrew Carnegie Fellows Program, initiated in 2015, supports outstanding research in humanities and social sciences, awarding $200,000 fellowships to scholars addressing critical societal issues.	Not published	$200K
LGBTQ History Research Grant American Historical Association · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The LGBTQ History Research Grant, offered by the American Historical Association, supports research in LGBTQ history for scholars at all career levels, particularly graduate students and early career researchers.	Not published	Up to $500
Reese Fellowship Grant American Antiquarian Society · Foundation Not published · Varies The Reese Fellowship, funded by the William Reese Company, supports research in American bibliography and the history of the book in America.	Not published	Varies
Beveridge Family Prize in American History Grant American Historical Association · Foundation Not published · $1K The Beveridge Family Prize in American History, awarded annually by the American Historical Association since 1945, recognizes exceptional historical writing.	Not published	$1K
ACLS Graduate Internships on the Spiritual Infrastructure of the Future Grant American Council of Learned Societies · Foundation Not published · $14K – $15K The ACLS Graduate Internships on the Spiritual Infrastructure of the Future program offers summer opportunities for current PhD students in the humanities and social sciences to engage with organizations addressing the evolving American…	Not published	$14K – $15K
Action Grants Idaho Humanities Council Inc · Foundation Rolling · $500 – $2K IHC's Action Grants support humanities projects and programs. Staff select Action Grant recipients on a rolling basis throughout the year.	Rolling	$500 – $2K
The Center: Samuel H. Kress Senior Fellowships Grant National Gallery of Art · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Samuel H. Kress Senior Fellowships, offered by the National Gallery of Art, support research on European art pre-19th century.	Not published	Up to $50K
The Center: Beinecke Postdoctoral Fellowship Grant National Gallery of Art · Foundation Not published · $55K The Beinecke Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts supports research in the history and theory of visual arts across various cultures and periods.	Not published	$55K
Dr. Morton Goldberg Lecture Fund Solar Toledo Neighborhood Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Request for Proposals from individuals interested in delivering presentations in the Dr. Morton Goldberg Lecture Series	Not published	Varies
Oregon Heritage Excellence Awards Grant Oregon Parks and Recreation Department · Foundation Not published · Varies The Oregon Heritage Excellence Awards celebrate remarkable contributions to heritage preservation by individuals and organizations.	Not published	Varies
Louisiana Culture Care Fund Grants Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities · Foundation Not published · $5K – $15K The Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities offers the Louisiana Culture Care Fund Grants to support humanities-based organizations in Louisiana. Grant amounts of $5,000, $10,000, or $15,000 are available based on organizational budgets.	Not published	$5K – $15K
Digital Humanities Fellowships American Philosophical Society · Foundation Not published · Varies The Center for Digital Scholarship (CDS) at the American Philosophical Society invites applications for Digital Humanities Fellowships at the American Philosophical Society's Library & Museum.	Not published	Varies
Schwarz Fellowship for Research on Music Grant American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA) · Foundation Not published · $12K The Schwarz Fellowship for Research on Music, offered by the American School of Classical Studies at Athens, supports research on the cultural history of music across the Mediterranean.	Not published	$12K
AIAR: The Palestine Exploration Fund - Albright Institute Fellowship Ttee W F Albright Institute -Art 8 · Foundation Not published · Varies Albright Institute of Archaeological Research (AIAR) The W.F. Albright Institute of Archaeological Research in Jerusalem supports and facilitates research on the history and societies of the Near East from prehistory through the…	Not published	Varies
Gerda Henkel Foundation: General Research Grants - Projects Gerda Henkel Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to €89,280 The Gerda Henkel Foundation offers general research grants for projects in the historical humanities, supporting topics related to current issues in a historical context.	Not published	Up to €89,280
AHC Collaborative Research Mini-Grant Arkansas Humanities Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The AHC Collaborative Research Mini-Grant, managed by the Arkansas Humanities Council (HumanitiesAR), supports innovative projects that engage Arkansans with their history and culture.	Not published	Up to $5K
CALT Experiences Grants Mid Atlantic Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K The CALT Experiences Grants, provided by the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation, support public projects in Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia that celebrate traditional arts and cultural knowledge.	Not published	$1K – $10K
ABF Postdoctoral Fellowship in Law and Social Science American Bar Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies American Bar Foundation postdoctoral fellowships supporting early-career scholars conducting research on law, legal institutions, and inequality (including ABF/NSF Postdoctoral Fellow in Law and Inequality).	Not published	Varies
American Heritage Awards The National Society of the Colonial · Foundation Not published · Varies Award program offered by the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America.	Not published	Varies
Folklife Apprenticeships NC Arts Council Grants · State Not published · Varies The North Carolina In These Mountains Appalachian Folklife Apprenticeship program supports 12-month apprenticeships in folk and traditional arts of cultural communities within North Carolina's Appalachian Regional Commission counties.	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 11, 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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