FFNHA Project Grants Program Status: Active (expanded program introduced July 2023) Geographic Scope: Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area covering 41 counties across western Missouri and…
Social Science & Humanities Grants
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.
FH: Book Festival Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Florida Humanities Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: December 29, 2025 Summary Florida Humanities' Book Festival Grants support Florida nonprofit…
Overview The American Physical Society (APS) is a nonprofit membership organization working to advance and diffuse the knowledge of physics through its outstanding research journals, scientific…
Finlandia Foundation National awards funds to projects related to Finnish-American and Finnish history, heritage, arts and culture. - Organization: Finlandia Foundation National - Type: Foundation…
First Book Grant for Scholars of Color Status: ACTIVE Funder: Louisville Institute Amount: Up to US $55,000 Last Updated: December 06, 2025 Summary The First Book Grant for Scholars of Color (FBG)…
Flexible Research Grants for Scholars: Event Support Status: ACTIVE Funder: Institute For Humane Studies Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: February 28, 2026 Summary The Institute for Humane…
Florida Atlantic University-Huntington Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens (The Huntington) Amount: US $12,000 Last Updated: September…
Florida Humanities Community Project Grants Funder: Florida Humanities Geographic Scope: Florida statewide Overview: Florida Humanities awards competitive grants to nonprofit organizations and public…
Florida Humanities Florida Talks Funder: Florida Humanities Geographic Scope: Florida statewide Overview: Florida Talks is a Florida Humanities grant program supporting public humanities programming.…
Florida Talks Book Festival Grants Status: Active funding opportunity listed in website navigation Geographic Scope: Florida Funding Source: National Endowment for the Humanities and private…
Florida Talks Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Florida Humanities Council Amount: US $250 - US $300 Last Updated: February 16, 2026 Summary Florida Talks Grants, supported by the Florida Humanities…
Folger Institute Long-term Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Trustees of Amherst College Amount: US $70,000 Last Updated: November 02, 2024 Summary The Folger Institute Long-term Fellowship…
Forrest E. Mars, Jr. Chocolate History Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mars Wrigley Foundation Amount: More than US $50,000 Last Updated: September 10, 2025 Summary The Forrest E. Mars, Jr. Chocolate…
Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry: Postdoctoral Fellowships ( Open Field) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Emory University Last Updated: December 20, 2024 Summary The Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry…
Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry: Undergraduate Humanities Honors Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Emory University Last Updated: March 13, 2026 Summary The Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry…
Frank Waters Award Amount: $2,000 Geographic Scope: National award recognizing writers from across the United States Focus Areas: - Celebrates the namesake's love of the American West - Given to…
Freedom 250 Bangladesh 2026 The U .S. Department of State’s Embassy Dhaka invites proposal submissions for cooperative agreements to d esign, administer, and implement high-visibility public…
The purpose of this program is to raise awareness of intellectual freedom and censorship issues during the annual Banned Books Week celebration. Supported projects and events must be held during…
Friedrich Katz Prize in Latin American and Caribbean History Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Historical Association Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: March 29, 2026 Summary The Friedrich Katz…
Friends of the APS Predoctoral Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Philosophical Society Amount: US $30,000 Last Updated: November 28, 2025 Summary The Friends of the APS Predoctoral…
Frequently Asked Questions
- What types of social science & humanities grants are available?
- Social Science & Humanities Grants come from a mix of sources. Federal grants typically have the largest awards but more competition. State programs often pass through federal funding with state-specific priorities. Foundation grants tend to be smaller but more flexible, with funders looking for organizations whose mission aligns with their giving priorities.
- Who is eligible for social science & humanities grants?
- Eligibility varies by funder. Most grants require 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, though some are open to schools, government agencies, businesses, or individuals. Each listing on this page links to the source application where you can find specific eligibility criteria, required documents, and how to apply.
- How do I apply for social science & humanities grants?
- Start by reviewing the listings below for grants that match your organization's mission and stage. Click through to each grant's source page for full application details. Most funders require an organizational profile, project narrative, budget, and supporting documents. Apply early — competitive grants often close before their deadline.
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