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 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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Joan Grenier-Winther Award for Best Conference Presentation in French Studies Grant Rocky Mountain Modern Language Association · Foundation Not published · $250 The Joan Grenier-Winther Award, named after a prominent professor in French Studies, recognizes the best conference presentation in the field.	Not published	$250
Displaced Music Researcher Membership and Bursary Scheme Grant Royal Musical Association · Foundation Not published · Varies The Displaced Music Researcher Membership and Bursary Scheme, offered by the Royal Musical Association, provides essential support to scholars displaced by conflict or political circumstances.	Not published	Varies
The Met: Eugene V. Thaw Fellowship for Collections Cataloguing Grant Metropolitan Museum Of Art · Foundation Not published · Up to $49K The Met's Eugene V. Thaw Fellowship for Collections Cataloguing offers a unique opportunity for scholars to engage in the cataloguing of European paintings.	Not published	Up to $49K
Oklahoma Humanities: Major Grants Oklahoma Humanities Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Oklahoma Humanities accepts funding requests for projects that bring the ideas and insights of the humanities to life.	Not published	Varies
Idaho Humanities Council: Humanities for All Grants Idaho Humanities Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Idaho Humanities Council offers Humanities for All Grants to enhance access to cultural programs for Idahoans.	Not published	Up to $1K
Carter G. Woodson Book Award Grant National Council For The Social Studies · Foundation Not published · Varies The Carter G. Woodson Book Award honors exceptional books for children and young adults, presented annually at the NCSS Annual Conference.	Not published	Varies
Neil Rosenberg Bluegrass Scholar Award Grant The Ibma Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K The Neil Rosenberg Bluegrass Scholar Award, presented by the IBMA Foundation, recognizes emerging academic scholars who deliver exceptional research on bluegrass music at juried conferences.	Not published	$1K
Gerald R. Ford Scholar Award (Dissertation Award) in Honor of Robert M. Teeter Grant National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) · Foundation Not published · $7K The Gerald R. Ford Scholar Award in Honor of Robert M. Teeter is an annual dissertation award aimed at supporting doctoral students conducting research on the U.S. political process and public policy from the late 20th century.	Not published	$7K
National Endowment for the Humanities - Spotlight on Humanities in Higher Education: Development Grants: Southland History Collective Grant Governors State University Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A two-year oral history and archival project to document, teach, and offer public programs on the histories of communities surrounding Governors State University.	Not published	Varies
Emergency Relief Grant Program International Alliance for the Protection of Heritage in Conflict Areas (ALIPH) · Foundation Not published · Up to $75K The Emergency Relief Grant Program, funded by ALIPH, provides urgent financial support for the protection of cultural heritage at serious risk due to conflict.	Not published	Up to $75K
AHA Media Grant Alabama Humanities Alliance · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The AHA Media Grant supports nonprofit community organizations in Alabama with innovative public humanities projects, such as documentary films and digital media initiatives.	Not published	Up to $15K
AIAR: Long-term Fellowships- Seymour Gitin Distinguished Professorship Grant Ttee W F Albright Institute -Art 8 · Foundation Not published · $22K The AIAR offers the Seymour Gitin Distinguished Professorship, a prestigious fellowship for senior scholars in Near Eastern studies. This four-month program provides a $20,000 stipend, along with accommodation and half-board in Jerusalem.	Not published	$22K
Rydell-Frisa Disarmament Education Fellowship Grant Institute of Current World Affairs Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies ICWA advances understanding of international cultures and affairs by sending fellows abroad to study countries, regions and globally important issues.	Not published	Varies
Program Grant Utah Humanities Council · Foundation Not published · Varies Grants designed to support projects and programs that directly involve the humanities and that engage a community for the purpose of improving it. Utah Humanities supports local communities, grassroots activities, tradition, and innovation.	Not published	Varies
SSEMWG/Folger Fellowship Grant Amherst College Trustees · Foundation Not published · $4K – $5K The SSEMWG/Folger Fellowship supports research on women, genders, and sexualities in the early modern world. Scholars with a terminal degree or ABD PhD candidates can apply for this fellowship.	Not published	$4K – $5K
Religion and Theology: Responsive Grants The Henry Luce Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K – $1M The Henry Luce Foundation’s Religion and Theology: Responsive Grants program seeks to enhance understanding of religion in society by supporting innovative projects that challenge traditional narratives and foster diverse voices.	Not published	$10K – $1M
William H. Scheide Prize Grant American Bach Society · Foundation Not published · $1K The William H. Scheide Prize, established in 1990 by the American Bach Society, honors exceptional publications on Bach or related figures by early-career scholars in North America.	Not published	$1K
Bibliographical Society of America Caxton Club Fellowship for Midwestern Bibliographers Caxton Club · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Kindrick-CARA Award Grant Medieval Academy Of America · Foundation Not published · $1K The Kindrick-CARA Award, presented by the Medieval Academy of America, recognizes outstanding service in Medieval Studies.	Not published	$1K
Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation Grants The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation supports projects in the humanities, performing arts, and research libraries, emphasizing excellence in scholarship and creativity.	Not published	Up to $25K
Staffing the Humanities Grants Massachusetts Foundation for the Humanities & Public Policy Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Mass Humanities will not be offering Staffing the Humanities grants in 2025._ _“By far our largest expense is salaries and wages.	Not published	Varies
Nathan & Sarah Chesin and Bernard & Mollie Steuer JDC Archives Fellowships Grant American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) · Foundation Not published · $3K The Nathan & Sarah Chesin and Bernard & Mollie Steuer Fellowships, established by the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) in 2019, support scholars in graduate, post-doctoral, or independent research in the JDC Archives.	Not published	$3K
DAI Fellowship for Study in Berlin Grant Archaeological Institute of America · Foundation Not published · Varies The DAI Fellowship for Study in Berlin offers two post-doctoral research fellowships to North American AIA members. Each fellowship lasts up to two months and covers travel, a daily allowance, and accommodation at the DAI guest house.	Not published	Varies
Expand Massachusetts Stories- Open Track Grant Massachusetts Foundation for the Humanities & Public Policy Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Expand Massachusetts Stories-Open Track grant offers up to $20,000 for projects that collect, interpret, and share narratives about Massachusetts, focusing on voices often overlooked.	Not published	Up to $20K

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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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