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 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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APA: Article Prize Grant American Philosophical Association Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K The APA Article Prize recognizes outstanding articles published by younger scholars within the past two years. Nominations must be made by two APA members, with eligibility based on the author's age or PhD date.	Not published	$2K
Program Mini Grants Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities · Foundation Not published · Varies Smaller grant program for humanities-themed programming, part of LEH's programmatic grants offerings.	Not published	Varies
Dr. Morton Goldberg Lecture Fund Toledo Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
The Anne Jacobson Schutte Fellowship in Early Modern Studies Grant The Newberry Library · Foundation Not published · $3K The Anne Jacobson Schutte Fellowship at The Newberry Library supports early career scholars focusing on the early modern period (1300-1700).	Not published	$3K
The Audrey Lumsden-Kouvel Fellowship Grant The Newberry Library · Foundation Not published · $20K – $45K The Audrey Lumsden-Kouvel Fellowship, hosted by the Newberry Library, supports scholars in history and literature from the Late Medieval to Early Modern periods. Applicants who utilize the library's extensive collections are prioritized.	Not published	$20K – $45K
Joseph A. Burton Forum Award Grant American Physical Society · Foundation Not published · $5K Easily learn more about the Joseph A. The next deadline for this grant is Tue, 02 Jun 2026.	Not published	$5K
Quick Grants New Mexico Humanities Council · Foundation Rolling · Varies Instead of a major grant cycle in May 2025, NMHC now offers Quick Grants available year-round on a rolling basis.	Rolling	Varies
Rapid Response Grant Vermont Humanities Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Rapid Response Grant from Vermont Humanities offers quick funding for humanities-focused community projects, providing up to $1,000 in support.	Not published	Up to $1K
The Willson Center Short-Term Visiting Fellowships Grant University of Georgia · Foundation Not published · $5K The Willson Center Short-Term Visiting Fellowships at the University of Georgia provide funding for distinguished scholars, artists, and performers to engage with the university community.	Not published	$5K
Science of Science: Discovery, Communication and Impact U.S. National Science Foundation · Federal Not published · Varies The Science of Science:Discovery, Communication and Impact (SoS:DCI) program is designed to advance theory and knowledge about increasing the public value of scientific activity.	Not published	Varies
Funding for Archaeological Research Idaho Heritage Trust Incorporated · Foundation Not published · Varies Idaho Heritage Trust provides funding opportunities for archaeological research and testing projects throughout Idaho.	Not published	Varies
Mellon Fellowship in the Humanities Institute for Citizens and Scholars · Foundation Not published · Varies Support graduate studies in the humanities, enabling scholars to pursue advanced degrees without debt.	Not published	Varies
Mellon Fellowship Grant The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens (The Huntington) · Foundation Not published · $50K The Mellon Fellowship at The Huntington Library supports scholars pursuing research relevant to its extensive collections.	Not published	$50K
MS Delta Cultural Heritage Grants Mississippi Delta National Heritage Area Partnership Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The MDNHA grants program issues grants to organizations that fund projects preserving, perpetuating, and celebrating the Mississippi Delta's rich and complex heritage.	Not published	Up to $25K
AHA Prize in European International History Grant American Historical Association · Foundation Not published · $1K The AHA Prize in European International History, established in 1895, recognizes outstanding scholarly works in European international history.	Not published	$1K
ELDP: Legacy Materials Grants (LMG) Endangered Languages Documentation Programme (ELDP) · Foundation Not published · Up to €10,000 The Endangered Language Documentation Programme (ELDP) provides Legacy Materials Grants to support the digitization and archiving of endangered language recordings and materials at risk of being lost.	Not published	Up to €10,000
4Culture: Preservation Special Projects Grant 4Culture · Foundation Not published · $2K – $25K The 4Culture Preservation Special Projects grant supports initiatives that promote the preservation of historic places in King County, Washington.	Not published	$2K – $25K
The American Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies (ASECS) Fellowship Grant The Newberry Library · Foundation Not published · $3K The American Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies (ASECS) Fellowship at The Newberry Library supports scholars investigating the period from 1660 to 1815.	Not published	$3K
Small Grant Fund American Philosophical Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Small Grant Fund by the American Philosophical Association (APA) supports projects that enhance the field of philosophy. With an annual allocation of $25,000, this fund is available exclusively to APA members.	Not published	Up to $25K
Princeton Society of Fellows in the Liberal Arts: Humanities and Social Sciences Grant The Trustees of Princeton University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Princeton Society of Fellows in the Liberal Arts offers interdisciplinary fellowships in humanities and related social sciences.	Not published	Varies
CCWH/Berks Graduate Student Fellowship Grant Coordinating Council for Women in History · Foundation Not published · $1K The CCWH/Berks Graduate Student Fellowship, offered by the Coordinating Council for Women in History, provides a $1000 award to graduate students in U.S. history departments who are completing a dissertation.	Not published	$1K
Edinburgh Fellowship Grant American Philosophical Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Edinburgh Fellowship, sponsored by the American Philosophical Association, offers a unique opportunity for researchers to engage with the Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities at the University of Edinburgh.	Not published	Varies
Dewey Lee Curtis Symposium Scholarships Grant Decorative Arts Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Dewey Lee Curtis Symposium Scholarships, offered by the Decorative Arts Trust, support graduate students and emerging professionals in the decorative arts field to attend biannual symposia.	Not published	Varies
AHA Fellowship in Aerospace History Grant American Historical Association · Foundation Not published · $23K The AHA Fellowship in Aerospace History, sponsored by NASA, supports advanced research in aerospace history across various dimensions. This fellowship seeks scholars with a PhD or doctoral candidates, prioritizing early-career researchers.	Not published	$23K

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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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