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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Applied Ethnomusicology Section Travel Awards Grant Society for Ethnomusicology · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The Applied Ethnomusicology Section Travel Awards, offered by the Society for Ethnomusicology, provide financial support for members and invited guests to attend the annual conference.	Not published	Up to $500
Thomas Jay McCahill III Fellowship for Historians Queen Sofia Spanish Institute Inc · Foundation Not published · $75K A fellowship program supporting historians, announced by the Queen Sofia Spanish Institute. The program was announced via an open call in October 2025.	Not published	$75K
James A. Rawley Prize in Atlantic History Grant American Historical Association · Foundation Not published · $1K The James A. Rawley Prize in Atlantic History, awarded by the American Historical Association, recognizes exceptional historical writing that examines the integration of Atlantic worlds prior to the 20th century.	Not published	$1K
Dr. Sona Aronian Armenian Studies Book Prizes National Association for Armenian Studies and Research Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry: Postdoctoral Fellowships ( Open Field) Grant Emory University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry at Emory University offers Postdoctoral Fellowships to support early-career scholars in humanistic research.	Not published	Varies
CARA Award for Excellence in Teaching Grant Medieval Academy Of America · Foundation Not published · $500 The CARA Award for Excellence in Teaching is presented by the Medieval Academy of America to recognize outstanding teaching in medieval studies.	Not published	$500
Fake News Grants Connecticut Humanities Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K Grants to support projects addressing media literacy, misinformation, and the role of media in society. These grants were mentioned alongside Quick Grants in funding announcements.	Not published	Up to $3K
Venetian Research Program Grant The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Venetian Research Program, funded by The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation, supports scholars conducting historical research on Venice and its former empire, as well as contemporary Venetian culture.	Not published	Up to $20K
Humanities for All Grants Idaho Humanities Council Inc · Foundation Rolling · $500 – $2K IHC's Humanities for All Grants focus on making humanities programs or collections more accessible to Idahoans. Staff select recipients on a rolling basis throughout the year.	Rolling	$500 – $2K
David M. Rubenstein Fellowship Program The Brookings Institution · Foundation Not published · Varies The Rubenstein Fellowship program, originally announced in 2017, is supported by a generous gift from Brookings Trustee David M. Rubenstein, co-founder and co-chief executive officer of the Carlyle Group.	Not published	Varies
Juneau History Grant Juneau Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $400 – $1K The Juneau History Grant (JHG) aims to support projects that preserve and share the rich history and culture of Juneau.	Not published	$400 – $1K
Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Early Career Research Fellowships in Buddhist Studies Grant American Council of Learned Societies · Foundation Not published · Up to $75K The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Early Career Research Fellowships in Buddhist Studies support pre-tenure scholars with a PhD, enabling them to focus on their research and writing.	Not published	Up to $75K
APA: Joseph B. Gittler Award Grant American Philosophical Association Inc · Foundation Not published · $4K The Joseph B. Gittler Award, established in 2007, recognizes outstanding scholarly contributions in the philosophy of social sciences, including anthropology, economics, psychology, and sociology.	Not published	$4K
David and Julie Tobey Fellowship Grant Villa I Tatti, The Harvard University Center for Italian Renaissance Studies · Foundation Not published · $22K – $33K The David and Julie Tobey Fellowship offers support for research on Italian Renaissance drawings, prints, and illustrated manuscripts.	Not published	$22K – $33K
Annual Meeting Travel Fund - International Awards Grant Society for Ethnomusicology · Foundation Not published · $1K The Society for Ethnomusicology offers the Annual Meeting Travel Fund - International Awards to support five presenters from countries outside the U.S. and Canada.	Not published	$1K
Research Grants: Marie Zimmermann Grant Decorative Arts Trust · Foundation Not published · $500 – $2K The Marie Zimmermann Grant, offered by the Decorative Arts Trust, supports graduate students researching late-19th and 20th-century decorative arts. Grants range from $500 to $1,000, promoting diversity in American decorative arts studies.	Not published	$500 – $2K
Research Grants for the Documentation of Oral Literature and Traditional Ecological Knowledge Firebird Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Firebird Foundation is offering Supplemental Research Grants aimed at preserving the unique oral literature and traditional ecological knowledge of indigenous peoples, which are at risk of disappearing due to modernization.	Not published	Up to $10K
Talent Development Awards Scheme Grant The British Academy · Foundation Not published · Up to £10,000 The Talent Development Awards Scheme, funded by The British Academy, offers grants of up to £10,000 for UK-based researchers to enhance skills in quantitative methods, data science, and digital humanities.	Not published	Up to £10,000
Pomerance Award for Scientific Contributions to Archaeology Grant Archaeological Institute of America · Foundation Not published · Varies Each year the Archaeological Institute of America presents awards to our societies and their members in recognition of the important work they do to support the Institute and its mission.	Not published	Varies
CAA Edwards Memorial Support Grant College Art Association · Foundation Not published · Varies The CAA Edwards Memorial Support Grant, established by Mary D. Edwards, provides funding for women emerging scholars pursuing a doctoral degree or recently graduated PhDs to cover expenses related to the CAA Annual Conference.	Not published	Varies
Modern Endangered Archives Program: Project Grants UCLA Library · Foundation Not published · Up to $70K The Modern Endangered Archives Program provides funding to document and digitize endangered archival materials from the 20th and 21st centuries.	Not published	Up to $70K
L. Carl Brown AIMS Book Prize in North African Studies Grant American Institute for Maghrib Studies Inc · Foundation Not published · $250 The L. Carl Brown AIMS Book Prize in North African Studies, established in 2013 by the American Institute for Maghrib Studies, honors outstanding scholarly works in North African studies.	Not published	$250
RBS General Scholarships The Book Arts Press Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Rare Book School awards multiple general scholarships to support student attendance at RBS courses. These are available to both first-time and returning RBS students.	Not published	Varies
Smithsonian Museum on Main Street Massachusetts Foundation for the Humanities & Public Policy Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	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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