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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Endangered Archives Programme: Major Projects Grant British Library · Foundation Not published · Up to £60,000 The Endangered Archives Programme invites applications for Major Projects aimed at digitising and cataloguing cultural materials from around the world.	Not published	Up to £60,000
APSA Spring Centennial Center Research Grant Program American Political Science Association · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The APSA Spring Centennial Center Research Grant Program provides crucial funding for political science research, supporting scholars in non-tenure track positions, faculty from non-PhD granting institutions, and graduate students.	Not published	Up to $3K
Littleton-Griswold Research Grants in US Legal History American Historical Association · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Littleton-Griswold Research Grants, offered by the American Historical Association, support research in US legal history and law and society.	Not published	Up to $1K
Gerda Henkel Foundation: Funding Initiative Patrimonies Grant Gerda Henkel Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Gerda Henkel Foundation's Patrimonies funding initiative supports projects aimed at preserving historical cultural heritage, particularly in crisis regions.	Not published	Varies
Community Accelerator Program (CAP) The Academy of Management Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A new initiative designed to expand access and strengthen institutional engagement in regions historically underrepresented in the global academic community.	Not published	Varies
Urban Preservation Fund Society for the Preservation of New Engl · Foundation Not published · Varies This program is listed among Historic New England's preservation-related funding opportunities. Additional details about award amounts, deadlines, eligibility, and focus areas were not included in the available website content.	Not published	Varies
John C. Ewers Award Grant Western History Association · Foundation Not published · $500 The John C. Ewers Award, given by the Western History Association, recognizes outstanding published works on North American Indian Ethnohistory.	Not published	$500
Culture Preservation Grants Humanities Kansas Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Organizations are strongly encouraged, but not required, to submit a draft application for staff review. Deadlines for draft submission are listed as pre-proposal dates above.	Not published	Varies
NACBS Black British Studies Fellowship Grant The North American Conference On British Studies Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The NACBS Diversity and Inclusion Fellowship: Category 1 offers a $10,000 award for graduate students pursuing a Ph.D. or early-career scholars within three years of their Ph.D. This initiative, inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement…	Not published	$10K
M. Elizabeth C. Bartlet Fund Grant American Musicological Society Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The M. Elizabeth C. Bartlet Fund supports doctoral and post-doctoral musicological research in France, honoring the legacy of M. Elizabeth C. Bartlet, a distinguished scholar of French music.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Honorary Fellows Award Comparative and International Education Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Honors senior members of the Society who have made lifetime contributions to comparative and international education through scholarship, teaching, research, and technical service.	Not published	Varies
Wyeth Foundation for American Art Grant - Individual Wyeth Foundation for American Art · Foundation Not published · $5K – $25K The Wyeth Foundation for American Art Grant - Individual supports the study and appreciation of historic American art. It funds pre- and post-graduate fellowships, scholarly publications, conservation efforts, and innovative exhibitions.	Not published	$5K – $25K
Kathryn and Peter Yatrakis Fellowship Grant American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA) · Foundation Not published · $12K The Kathryn and Peter Yatrakis Fellowship, offered by the American School of Classical Studies at Athens, supports research utilizing the Gennadius Library.	Not published	$12K
Georgia Humanities Grant Program Georgia Humanities · Foundation Not published · $1K – $8K The Georgia Humanities Grant Program aims to enhance community engagement through public humanities projects. Established in 1971, this nonprofit supports diverse organizations in fostering connections through cultural programming.	Not published	$1K – $8K
Florida Humanities Florida Talks Art Culture and Entertainment Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K Florida Talks is a Florida Humanities grant program supporting public humanities programming.	Not published	Up to $1K
Albert J. Beveridge Grant for Research in the Western Hemisphere American Historical Association · Foundation Not published · Varies Each year, the American Historical Association awards several research grants with the aim of advancing the study and exploration of history in a diverse number of subject areas.	Not published	Varies
Partnership Grants Vermont Humanities Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K Vermont Humanities offers Partnership Grants as part of their grant-making program to support larger, multi-year humanities initiatives and collaborations.	Not published	Up to $30K
Mini Grants Maine Humanities Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Mini Grants program supports smaller humanities projects across Maine. Based on award history from 2022-2024, grants typically range from $225 to $2,000, with multiple funding cycles per year.	Not published	Up to $2K
Warburg/I Tatti Joint Fellowship Grant Villa I Tatti, The Harvard University Center for Italian Renaissance Studies · Foundation Not published · $45K The Warburg/I Tatti Joint Fellowship offers early to mid-career scholars a unique opportunity to conduct research in London and Florence.	Not published	$45K
Kurt Weill Foundation Grant Program: Kurt Weill Dissertation Fellowship The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kurt Weill Dissertation Fellowship supports doctoral candidates conducting research on the works of Kurt Weill, Lotte Lenya, and Marc Blitzstein.	Not published	Varies
Cooper Foundation Grant Cooper Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Cooper Foundation Grant supports non-profit organizations in Nebraska, especially in Lincoln and Lancaster County.	Not published	Varies
The Dibner Library Resident Scholar Program Smithsonian Institution · Foundation Not published · Varies The Dibner Library Resident Scholar Program awards stipends of $3,500.00 per month for up to six months for individuals working on a topic relating to the history of science and technology who can make substantial use of the Dibner…	Not published	Varies
Jacques Barzun Prize in Cultural History Grant American Philosophical Society · Foundation Not published · Varies The Jacques Barzun Prize in Cultural History, established in honor of the renowned historian Jacques Barzun, recognizes outstanding authorship in American or European cultural history.	Not published	Varies
4Culture: Heritage Professional Development Stipend Grants 4Culture · Foundation Not published · $100 – $2K The 4Culture Heritage Professional Development Stipend Grants support King County residents and heritage organizations in enhancing their skills through conferences, workshops, and training sessions.	Not published	$100 – $2K

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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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