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 state 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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Deborah Wong Research & Publication Award Grant Society for Ethnomusicology · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Deborah Wong Research & Publication Award, offered by the Society for Ethnomusicology, aims to support scholars from marginalized groups in their research and publication projects within ethnomusicology.	Not published	Up to $2K
Rimon Art Project Support Grants Minneapolis Jewish Federation · Foundation Not published · Varies The mission of Rimon is to promote and enhance Jewish identity through arts and culture, to support arts and artists who broadly explore Jewish themes, and to assist the greater Minnesota Jewish community in developing a collaborative…	Not published	Varies
Arts and Humanities Touring Program Michigan Humanities Council · Foundation Not published · Varies Awards reimbursement grants to help support the fees and expenses of touring performers, artists, exhibitors, and humanities presenters.	Not published	Varies
Edward T. Cone Fellowship Grant Society For American Music · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Edward T. Cone Fellowship, awarded by the Society for American Music, supports scholars researching American concert music, honoring Edward T. Cone's influential contributions as a composer and musicologist.	Not published	Up to $2K
Culture & Animals Foundation Grant Culture & Animals Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Culture & Animals Foundation Grant supports creative and scholarly projects that enhance the understanding of human-animal relationships and animal rights.	Not published	Up to $5K
Omohundro Institute/Folger Fellowship Amherst College Trustees · Foundation Not published · Varies Short-term fellowships support scholars whose work would benefit from significant primary research.	Not published	Varies
Khyentse Foundation: Academic Development Grant Khyentse Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Khyentse Foundation's Academic Development Grant aims to enhance the quality of Buddhist studies at academic institutions worldwide.	Not published	Varies
MHC: Mini Grants Missouri Humanities Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Missouri Humanities Council offers Mini Grants aimed at supporting humanities-based projects and programs. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations and civic entities based in Missouri.	Not published	Up to $5K
AIAR: NEH Fellowship Grant Ttee W F Albright Institute -Art 8 · Foundation Not published · $26K – $39K The AIAR NEH Fellowship offers up to $70,000 in funding for U.S. scholars in Near Eastern studies to conduct research at the Albright Institute in Jerusalem. Fellowships last between 4 to 6 months and cover stipends for living expenses.	Not published	$26K – $39K
Boston Athenaeum Fellowships The Boston Library Society · Foundation Not published · Varies The Boston Athenaeum offers several different fellowship programs to support research and scholarly work using the institution's collections and materials.	Not published	Varies
Conversation Series Afro Charities Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Afro Charities occasionally hosts conversations between artists, researchers, scholars, and community members, bringing contemporary perspectives to topics of historical interest.	Not published	Varies
The Porter Fleming Foundation Grant The Community Foundation for the Central Savannah River Area Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Porter Fleming Foundation, established in 1963, aims to enrich the Greater Augusta community through educational, artistic, and cultural initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Samuel Eleazar and Rose Tartakow Levinson Prize Grant Society for the History of Technology · Foundation Not published · Varies The Samuel Eleazar and Rose Tartakow Levinson Prize is awarded annually for an unpublished essay focusing on the history of technology, emphasizing its social and intellectual contexts.	Not published	Varies
Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in Literatures in English Grant Cornell University · Foundation Not published · Up to $64K The Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in Literatures in English, offered by Cornell University's Society for the Humanities, invites applications for a two-year position starting August 1, 2026.	Not published	Up to $64K
Minnesota Indian Affairs Council Dakota and Ojibwe Language Revitalization Grant program Minnesota Indian Affairs Council · State Not published · Varies The Dakota and Ojibwe Language Revitalization Grant program, which funds revitalization of Minnesota’s first languages, is underwritten by an appropriation from the state’s Legacy Fund Amendment.	Not published	Varies
Helen & Howard R. Marraro Prize in Italian History Grant American Historical Association · Foundation Not published · $1K The Helen & Howard R. Marraro Prize in Italian History, awarded annually by the American Historical Association, honors exceptional works in Italian history, cultural history, or Italo-American relations.	Not published	$1K
Michael Delahoyde Award for Distinguished Contributions in Editing Grant Rocky Mountain Modern Language Association · Foundation Not published · $250 The Michael Delahoyde Award for Distinguished Contributions in Editing, established by the Rocky Mountain Modern Language Association in 2015, honors the significant impact of Michael Delahoyde in academic publishing.	Not published	$250
Ph.D. International Exchange Fellowships- Annette Kade Postdoctoral Fellowship Program Grant American Museum of Natural History · Foundation Not published · $14K The Annette Kade Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, hosted by the American Museum of Natural History, invites graduate students from French and German institutions to study for three months at the museum.	Not published	$14K
Adrienne Fried Block Fellowship Grant Society For American Music · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Adrienne Fried Block Fellowship, awarded by the Society for American Music, supports scholarly research that enhances understanding of musical life in urban communities.	Not published	Up to $3K
GHI Doctoral and Postdoctoral Research Fellowships Grant German Historical Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies The GHI Doctoral and Postdoctoral Research Fellowships offer support for European and North American scholars pursuing research in German and European history, German-American relations, and North American history.	Not published	Varies
American Society for Theatre Research (ASTR) Sally Banes Publication Prize Grant American Society for Theatre Research · Foundation Not published · $500 The American Society for Theatre Research (ASTR) Sally Banes Publication Prize celebrates outstanding publications that explore the relationship between theatre and dance.	Not published	$500
The Rocky Mountain Modern Language Association/Huntington Library Fellowship Grant Rocky Mountain Modern Language Association · Foundation Not published · $3K The RMMLA/Huntington Library Fellowship offers a $3,000 stipend for a one-month residency at the Huntington Library, renowned for its extensive collection in British and American history and literature.	Not published	$3K
Smithsonian Exhibition Starter Kit Florida Humanities Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Create a Smithsonian Exhibition for Your Town Florida Humanities, in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution’s Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES), is offering grant funding for communities to participate in their new Exhibition…	Not published	Varies
Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship for Diversity, Inclusion & Cultural Heritage The Book Arts Press Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A fellowship designed to support professionals in cultural heritage and library/archival fields, with emphasis on diversity and inclusion in the preservation and study of cultural materials.	Not published	Varies

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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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