Social Science & Humanities Grants provide funding for organizations and programs in this focus area. Sources include federal agencies, state programs, and private foundations. Use the listings below to find current opportunities, eligibility requirements, and deadlines — and apply directly to the funder when you find a fit.
Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant (R21 Clinical Trial Optional) The purpose of this NOFO is to invite Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant…
Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) The purpose of this NOFO is to invite Research Project (R01) applications that propose to study the ethical,…
Eugenia M. Palmegiano Prize in the History of Journalism Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Historical Association Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: March 28, 2026 Summary The Eugenia M. Palmegiano…
Event Sponsorship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Wyoming Humanities Council Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: November 19, 2025 Summary Wyoming Humanities sponsors events that align with its…
Ewell L. Newman Book Award Program Type: Publication Award Award Amount: $2,000 per book award Focus Areas: - Outstanding scholarship in American historical prints - Prints depicting or reflecting…
Expand Massachusetts Stories Funder: Massachusetts Foundation for the Humanities Geographic Scope: Massachusetts Focus Areas: Community-based participatory research and storytelling projects that…
Expand Massachusetts Stories- Open Track Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Massachusetts Foundation for the Humanities (Mass Humanities) Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: April 20, 2025 Summary The…
Overview Who We Are Mass Humanities brings people together to embrace different perspectives, inspire civic engagement, spark conversation and build community. Our Mission We create opportunities for…
Exploratory Travel Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Carl And Marilynn Thoma Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: September 19, 2025 Summary The Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation offers…
Faculty Scholars Program Organization: American Bar Foundation Geographic Scope: United States Program Description: The ABF Faculty Scholars program provides support for legal scholars and…
Fake News Grants Funder: Connecticut Humanities Council Inc Geographic Scope: Connecticut Award Amount: Up to $3,000 Overview: Grants to support projects addressing media literacy, misinformation,…
FEL Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Foundation for Endangered Languages Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: November 17, 2025 Summary The Foundation for Endangered Languages (FEL) invites…
Fellowship in the Digital Humanities Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Villa I Tatti, The Harvard University Center for Italian Renaissance Studies Amount: US $22,300 - US $32,700 Last Updated: September…
Fellowships NEH Fellowships are grants to individual scholars pursuing projects that embody exceptional humanistic research, rigorous analysis, and clear writing. Applications must clearly articulate…
Fellowships Organization: Slow Factory Description: Annually supporting dozens of fellows dedicated to creating a just, equitable and sustainable future. Focus Areas: - Climate justice & human rights…
Fellowships for Advanced Social Science Research on Japan The Fellowships for Advanced Social Science Research on Japan (Japan Fellowships) program aims to promote Japan studies in the United States,…
Fellowships for Faculty- Career Enhancement Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Institute for Citizens & Scholars Amount: Up to US $35,000 Last Updated: September 20, 2025 Summary The Career…
Fellowships for HBCU Faculty Status: Active program Geographic Scope: United States Overview: A specialized fellowship program providing residential fellowships specifically for scholars from…
Festival Grants Funder: Minnesota Humanities Center Status: New grant line created for 2025-2027 biennium Funding Amount: $1.5 million per year ($3 million total for the biennium) Geographic Scope:…
Festivals Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Humanities Center Amount: Up to US $200,000 Last Updated: September 16, 2025 Summary The Festivals Grant, offered by the Minnesota Humanities Center,…