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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Humanities Centers Initiative (HCI) Grants New York Council for the Humanities · Foundation Not published · $4K – $60K Annual grants supporting humanities graduate students pursuing projects with public impact and community engagement.	Not published	$4K – $60K
Jean Stein Grants for Literary Oral History Pen American Center Inc · Foundation Not published · $15K The PEN/Jean Stein Grants for Literary Oral History support unique works of nonfiction that utilize oral history to shed light on significant events, individuals, or movements.	Not published	$15K
CARA Summer Scholarships Grant Medieval Academy Of America · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The CARA Summer Scholarships, offered by the Medieval Academy of America, provide financial support for graduate and promising undergraduate students engaged in summer courses focusing on medieval languages or manuscript studies.	Not published	Up to $1K
C. Brian Rose AIA/DAI Exchange Fellowships Archaeological Institute of America · Foundation Not published · Varies The Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) is the world's oldest and largest archaeological organization. The AIA is a nonprofit founded in 1879 and chartered by the United States Congress in 1906.	Not published	Varies
Luce/ACLS Early Career Fellowships in China Studies – Long-Term Grant American Council of Learned Societies · Foundation Not published · $20K – $45K The Luce/ACLS Early Career Fellowships in China Studies – Long-Term program supports emerging scholars in the humanities and interpretive social sciences.	Not published	$20K – $45K
Sally Hacker Prize Grant Society for the History of Technology · Foundation Not published · $2K The Sally Hacker Prize, established in 1999 by the Society for the History of Technology, recognizes outstanding scholarship that appeals to a wider audience.	Not published	$2K
Swan Foundation Short-Term Resident Research Fellowships for Revolutionary-Era Material Culture Grant American Philosophical Society · Foundation Not published · $3K The Swan Foundation offers short-term research fellowships for scholars interested in Revolutionary-Era Material Culture (1750-1820).	Not published	$3K
David Center for the American Revolution Research Fellowships for International Scholars Grant American Philosophical Society · Foundation Not published · $5K The American Philosophical Society offers the David Center for the American Revolution Research Fellowships for International Scholars, aimed at supporting foreign scholars researching the American Revolution and Founding Era.	Not published	$5K
Oral History Grants Mississippi Humanities Council Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $5K To help communities explore and share their history and culture by creating public humanities programs that encourage reflection, discussion, and civic participation.	Rolling	Up to $5K
ABF Doctoral Fellowship in Law and Social Science American Bar Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies American Bar Foundation residential doctoral fellowships supporting PhD candidates conducting dissertation research in law and social science (including ABF/NSF Law and Inequality and ABF/AccessLex Legal & Higher Education tracks).	Not published	Varies
Medieval Academy Dissertation Grants Medieval Academy Of America · Foundation Not published · Varies The Medieval Academy of America offers Dissertation Grants to support advanced graduate students writing Ph.D. dissertations on medieval topics.	Not published	Varies
Anna C. & Oliver C. Colburn Fellowships Grant Archaeological Institute of America · Foundation Not published · $9K The Anna C. & Oliver C. Colburn Fellowships support pre-doctoral students and recent PhD graduates in their archaeological studies at the American School of Classical Studies in Athens, Greece.	Not published	$9K
Community Connector Grants – Creative Individuals Arts & Science Council Charlotte/Mecklenburg Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Grant program for creative individuals focused on community engagement and connection.	Not published	Varies
Summer Institute for the Study of East Central and Southeastern Grant American Council of Learned Societies · Foundation Not published · Varies The Summer Institute for the Study of East Central and Southeastern Europe (SISECSE) is a collaborative two-week workshop designed for scholars to focus on their research in a supportive environment.	Not published	Varies
Mini Grants for Libraries Oregon Humanities · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K Oregon Humanities is committed to bringing people together across differences of background, experience, and belief.	Not published	Up to $3K
Helen Tartar First Book Subvention Program Grant American Comparative Literature Association · Foundation Not published · $4K The Helen Tartar First Book Subvention Program, offered by the American Comparative Literature Association, supports ACLA-member authors in publishing their first books.	Not published	$4K
The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation Book Prize Grant Renaissance Society Of America Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation Book Prize, awarded by the Renaissance Society of America, recognizes outstanding books on Renaissance Venetian Studies published within the last two years.	Not published	$1K
Annual Meeting Grants: AHA Council Annual Meeting Travel Grants American Historical Association · Foundation Not published · $200 – $400 The AHA Council Annual Meeting Travel Grants support graduate students and un/underemployed historians by subsidizing their attendance at the AHA annual meeting.	Not published	$200 – $400
Dorothy Rosenberg Prize in Jewish Diaspora History Grant American Historical Association · Foundation Not published · $1K The Dorothy Rosenberg Prize in Jewish Diaspora History, awarded by the American Historical Association, recognizes exceptional scholarship on the Jewish diaspora published in English within the previous year.	Not published	$1K
Ohio Humanities: Spark Grants Ohio Humanities Council · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Due to funding cuts at the National Endowment for the Humanities, Ohio Humanities' grants are currently paused.	Not published	Varies
The Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program (SIFP) Grant Smithsonian Institution · Foundation Not published · Up to $70K The Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program (SIFP) provides opportunities for independent research related to Smithsonian collections and facilities.	Not published	Up to $70K
PA Heart & Soul Grant Pennsylvania Humanities Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The PA Heart & Soul Grant is a unique initiative aimed at empowering Pennsylvania communities with fewer than 30,000 residents.	Not published	Up to $50K
Melvin Kranzberg Dissertation Fellowship Grant Society for the History of Technology · Foundation Not published · $4K The Melvin Kranzberg Dissertation Fellowship, awarded by the Society for the History of Technology, supports doctoral candidates researching the history of technology.	Not published	$4K
SC Humanities Festival South Carolina Humanities Council Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K Established in 1993 in honor of SC Humanities' 20th Anniversary, the SC Humanities Festival celebrates the local history and culture of host communities. The festival has been held in 25 different communities over three decades.	Not published	$10K

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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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