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 federal 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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Khyentse Foundation Award for Outstanding PhD Dissertation in Buddhist Studies Khyentse Foundation · Foundation ~December · $8K The Khyentse Foundation Award for Outstanding PhD Dissertation in Buddhist Studies is given annually to the author of a doctoral dissertation in the field of Buddhist studies, defended during the previous 2 academic years.	~December	$8K
Rubin Grants Program Rubin Museum of Art Aka the Shelley & Donald Rubin Cultural Trust · Foundation ~December · $3K – $25K The Rubin Museum of Art supports artists, creatives, and scholars in the field of Himalayan art with an annual grant program that aims to expand awareness and understanding of Himalayan art globally and the rich cultural legacy and living…	~December	$3K – $25K
Governor's Awards for the Arts & Humanities Georgia Humanities Council Inc · Foundation ~December · Varies The Governor's Awards for the Arts & Humanities recognize and honor individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to the civic or cultural vitality of Georgia.	~December	Varies
John and Barbara Grant Awards - Organization Grants Saint Andrews Society of Los Angeles Inc · Foundation ~December · Up to $3K SASLA offers a matching grants program to provide financial assistance to organizations in the Southern California community who wish to further enhance their work in Scottish history, traditions, crafts and other cultural pursuits.	~December	Up to $3K
Green-Wood Research Award in Human/Nature Interactions The Green-Wood Historic Fund Inc · Foundation ~January · Up to $4K This award provides support for emerging investigators and designers to conduct original research or design work that utilizes the location, landscape and/or collections of Green-Wood Cemetery and Historic Fund to advance the study of the…	~January	Up to $4K
Linguistics U.S. National Science Foundation · Federal Jan 15, 2027 · $6,000,000 total The Linguistics Program supports basic science in the domain of human language, encompassing investigations of the grammatical properties of individual human languages, and of natural language in general.	Jan 15, 2027	$6,000,000 total
Dissertation Fellowship Science History Institute · Foundation ~January · Varies The Institute's primary collections focus on:	~January	Varies
Short-Term Fellowship Science History Institute · Foundation ~January · Varies The Institute's primary collections focus on:	~January	Varies
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Science History Institute · Foundation ~January · Varies The Institute's primary collections focus on:	~January	Varies
Short-Term Fellowships Science History Institute Support Company · Foundation ~January · Varies	~January	Varies
Distinguished Fellowships Science History Institute Support Company · Foundation ~January · Varies	~January	Varies
Distinguished Fellowship Science History Institute · Foundation ~January · Varies The Institute's primary collections focus on:	~January	Varies
Dissertation Research Fellowships Science History Institute Support Company · Foundation ~January · Varies	~January	Varies
Community Project Grants - Major Grants New Hampshire Humanities Council · Foundation ~January · Up to $10K New Hampshire Humanities Community Project Grants provide grant funds to support public humanities programs across New Hampshire. Major Grants provide up to $10,000 in funds.	~January	Up to $10K
Postdoctoral Research Fellowships Science History Institute Support Company · Foundation ~January · Varies	~January	Varies
Major Grants Maine Humanities Council · Foundation ~January · $2K – $8K The Major Grants program supports larger, more substantial humanities projects across Maine. Award amounts range from $2,001 to $7,500.	~January	$2K – $8K
Heritage Grants National Railway Historical Society Inc · Foundation ~January · Varies	~January	Varies
NSF Dynamic Language Infrastructure - NEH Documenting Endangered Languages (DLI-DEL) U.S. National Science Foundation · Federal Feb 16, 2027 · $4,800,000 total This funding partnership between the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) supports projects to develop and advance knowledge concerning dynamic language infrastructure in the context of…	Feb 16, 2027	$4,800,000 total
Watson-Brown Foundation Grant Watson-Brown Foundation Inc · Foundation ~April · US $33,000 The Watson-Brown Foundation Grant supports organizations dedicated to preserving the history and culture of the South.	~April	US $33,000
Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Capital & Special Project Grants Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Inc · Foundation ~April · $1K – $1M The Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation provides grants to support charitable organizations dedicated to promoting and preserving the Arts and Humanities, particularly in Central Indiana.	~April	$1K – $1M
Frank Waters Award Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District · Foundation ~June · $2K	~June	$2K
INA Discovery Fund Institute of Nautical Archaeology · Foundation ~September · $5K – $25K The INA Discovery Fund provides annual monetary awards to worthy research and fieldwork projects, including surveys.	~September	$5K – $25K
Robert W. Prichard Prize Historical Society of the Episcopal Church · Foundation ~February · $2K The Robert W. Prichard Prize recognizes an outstanding Ph.D., Th.D., or D.Phil. dissertation which considers the history of the Episcopal Church (including 17th and 18th century British colonies which became the United States) as well as…	~February	$2K
Accountable Institutions and Behavior (AIB) U.S. National Science Foundation · Federal Open · Varies The Accountable Institutions and Behavior (AIB) Program supports basicscientific research that advances knowledge and understanding of issues broadly related to attitudes, behavior, and institutions connected to public policy and the…	Open	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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