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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Americana Foundation: American Heritage Grant Americana Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $50K The Americana Foundation's American Heritage Grant aims to support projects that broaden inclusivity in early American art and narratives, especially for underrepresented groups.	Not published	$10K – $50K
Humanities Texas: Major Grant Humanities Texas · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K Humanities Texas offers major grants to support community and media projects that enhance education, culture, and history in Texas.	Not published	Up to $20K
ARSC: Award for Independent Initiatives Grant Association for Recorded Sound Collections (ARSC) · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The ARSC Award for Independent Initiatives honors individuals who contribute significantly to the preservation and appreciation of recorded sound independently.	Not published	Up to $10K
Northeast Asia Council Japan Studies Grants - Research Travel within the United States Association for Asian Studies Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Northeast Asia Council Japan Studies Grants support American citizens and permanent residents conducting scholarly research on Japan within the U.S. Offering up to $2,500, including daily expenses, these grants aim to enhance the…	Not published	Up to $3K
North Carolina Humanities: Project Planning Grants North Carolina Humanities Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The North Carolina Humanities Council offers Project Planning Grants, providing up to $2,000 to support public humanities initiatives.	Not published	Up to $2K
GTI Taiwan Scholarship Program Global Taiwan Institute · Foundation Not published · $10K The Taiwan Scholarship will fund American researchers to conduct short-term field research in Taiwan.	Not published	$10K
BA/Leverhulme Small Research Grants The British Academy · Foundation Not published · Up to £10,000 The BA/Leverhulme Small Research Grants, a prestigious program by The British Academy, offer up to £10,000 for postdoctoral scholars in the UK to support defined research projects over a maximum of 24 months.	Not published	Up to £10,000
National NAGPRA Program - Consultation and Documentation Grant San Diego Museum of Man DBA Museum of US · Foundation Not published · Varies Grant funding consultation, documentation, travel, and research in support of the repatriation process of cultural resources affiliated with Native American communities.	Not published	Varies
Leon Levy Center for Biography: Dissertation Fellowships Grant The Graduate Center, City University of New York (CUNY) · Foundation Not published · Varies The Leon Levy Center for Biography at CUNY offers Dissertation Fellowships for two Ph.D. candidates focusing on biography. Open to all nationalities, applicants must have a dissertation project devoted to biography.	Not published	Varies
Chaim Schwartz Foundation Grant Chaim Schwartz Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The Chaim Schwartz Foundation Grant supports initiatives that preserve and enrich Yiddish language, culture, theater, and art.	Not published	$500 – $5K
US-Japan Program Postdoctoral Fellowships Grant Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University · Foundation Not published · $66K The US-Japan Program Postdoctoral Fellowships offer a unique opportunity for scholars focusing on US-Japan relations and Japanese domestic issues.	Not published	$66K
Marlène F. Johnson Fund for Scholarly Research on Christian Science Grant Marlene F Johnson Memorial Fund for Scholarly Research on Christian · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Marlène F. Johnson Fund for Scholarly Research on Christian Science offers grants up to $20,000 for scholarly projects focusing on Christian Science history, teaching, and practice.	Not published	Up to $20K
RSA-Samuel H. Kress Research Fellowships in Renaissance Art History Grant Renaissance Society Of America Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The RSA-Samuel H. Kress Research Fellowships in Renaissance Art History support innovative research in art history from the Renaissance period.	Not published	Up to $3K
Short-Term Resident Research Fellowships Grant American Philosophical Society · Foundation Not published · $3K – $9K The American Philosophical Society offers Short-Term Resident Research Fellowships, providing 1 to 3 months of support for researchers needing access to its extensive collections.	Not published	$3K – $9K
M. C. Lang Fellowship in Book History, Bibliography, and Humanities Teaching with Historical Sources The Book Arts Press Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A fellowship supporting scholars working in book history, bibliography, and humanities teaching using historical sources.	Not published	Varies
The Ofer Bar-Yosef Scholarship for Advanced Doctoral Students in Old World Prehistory Grant Society for American Archaeology · Foundation Not published · $5K The Ofer Bar-Yosef Scholarship supports advanced doctoral students in Old World Prehistory, honoring Professor Ofer Bar-Yosef's contributions to archaeology.	Not published	$5K
Public Understanding of Science & Technology Grant - YouTube & TikTok Alfred P Sloan Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Public Understanding of Science & Technology Grant focuses on enhancing public engagement with science through platforms like YouTube and TikTok.	Not published	Varies
Ginger Chesnick Jacobs Archivist Scholarship Fund of the DJCF Grant Dallas Jewish Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K The Ginger Chesnick Jacobs Archivist Scholarship Fund, established by the Dallas Jewish Community Foundation, offers a $1,170 award to support undergraduate and graduate students pursuing archival education.	Not published	$1K
Flexible Research Grants for Scholars: Event Support Institute for Humane Studies · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The Institute for Humane Studies offers Flexible Research Grants for Scholars to support in-person and online academic events, including workshops and conferences.	Not published	$500 – $5K
The Richard Waterman Junior Scholar Prize (PMSSEM) Grant Society for Ethnomusicology · Foundation Not published · Up to $200 The Richard Waterman Junior Scholar Prize, awarded by the Society for Ethnomusicology, recognizes outstanding articles by junior scholars in the ethnomusicology of popular music published within the past year.	Not published	Up to $200
Holberg Prize Grant The Holberg Prize – University of Bergen · Foundation Not published · Up to $650K The Holberg Prize, awarded annually since 2003 by the Norwegian Parliament, recognizes exceptional contributions in the humanities, social sciences, law, and theology.	Not published	Up to $650K
Outstanding Achievement in the Humanities Award Idaho Humanities Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Idaho Humanities Council's highest honor, awarded annually to recognize high achievement that fosters greater understanding or appreciation of the humanities.	Not published	Varies
Dr. Morton Goldberg Lecture Fund Toledo Community Foundation Supporting Organization · Foundation Not published · Varies The Greater Toledo Community Foundation issues Requests for Proposals from individuals interested in delivering presentations in the Dr. Morton Goldberg Lecture Series. Proposed presentations must clearly incorporate a theme that:	Not published	Varies
William H. Scheide Research Grants American Bach Society · Foundation Not published · $500 – $4K The William H. Scheide Research Grants, established by the American Bach Society in 1990, support research on Johann Sebastian Bach and his contemporaries.	Not published	$500 – $4K

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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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