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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Virginia Humanities: Regular Grants Virginia Humanities · Foundation Not published · $4K – $15K Virginia Humanities offers grants to support projects that delve into Virginia's rich history, culture, and communities.	Not published	$4K – $15K
AIAR: Marcia & Oded Borowski/Barton Research Fellowship Grant Ttee W F Albright Institute -Art 8 · Foundation Not published · $12K The AIAR: Marcia & Oded Borowski/Barton Research Fellowship offers a $12,000 award for four months to doctoral students and recent Ph.D. recipients from all nationalities.	Not published	$12K
Delaware Humanities: Opportunity Grants Delaware Humanities · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K Delaware Humanities offers Opportunity Grants to support smaller projects or the planning of larger initiatives. With applications accepted year-round, these grants aim to foster community engagement and enhance cultural experiences.	Not published	$1K – $5K
Septima Clark Book Awards Grant National Council For The Social Studies · Foundation Not published · Varies The Septima Clark Book Awards, established by NCSS in 2019, honor exceptional children's literature that sensitively addresses women's issues.	Not published	Varies
Beckman Center Fellowships - Short-Term Fellowships (1–4 months) Science History Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies With around 20 scholars in residence each year, the Science History Institute is home to the largest private fellowship program in the historical study of science, medicine, and technology in the United States.	Not published	Varies
Dar Ben Gacem Tunisian Fellowship American Society of Overseas · Foundation Not published · Varies The American Society of Overseas Research (ASOR) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to initiate, encourage, and support research into, and public understanding of, the history and cultures of the Near East and wider…	Not published	Varies
Ariane Condellis Fellowship at the Gennadius Library Grant American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA) · Foundation Not published · $12K The Ariane Condellis Fellowship at the Gennadius Library supports Turkish nationals researching intercommunal relationships and social history during the Byzantine or Ottoman periods.	Not published	$12K
Robert L. and Robert C. Ruth Fellowship Grant Army Heritage Center Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K The Robert L. and Robert C. Ruth Fellowship offers graduate students the opportunity to conduct research at the USAHEC, one of the largest military history libraries globally.	Not published	$2K
Ida B. Wells Graduate Student Fellowship Grant Coordinating Council for Women in History · Foundation Not published · $1K The Ida B. Wells Graduate Student Fellowship, offered by the Coordinating Council for Women in History, provides a $1000 award to graduate students working on dissertations that explore themes of race and gender.	Not published	$1K
Iowa Humanities Mini Grants Iowa Humanities · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Iowa Humanities Mini Grants provide funding up to $3,000 for organizations aiming to promote cultural understanding and community engagement.	Not published	Up to $3K
Clark Medallion Book Award The Thomas D Clark Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K An annual award given to a University Press of Kentucky (UPK) book that exemplifies high scholarly and literary standards championed by the late historian Thomas D. Clark.	Not published	$1K
"Drawn to Art" Fellowship Grant American Antiquarian Society · Foundation Not published · $2K – $4K The "Drawn to Art" Fellowship, funded by the American Antiquarian Society, supports research in American art and visual culture using graphic materials.	Not published	$2K – $4K
FHPP History of Physics Essay Contest American Physical Society · Foundation Not published · Varies The American Physical Society (APS) is a nonprofit membership organization working to advance and diffuse the knowledge of physics through its outstanding research journals, scientific meetings, and education, outreach, advocacy, and…	Not published	Varies
Planning Grants Connecticut Humanities Council Inc · Foundation Not published · $20K – $25K Grants to support planning and strategic development for humanities organizations and projects. These grants help organizations develop plans for exhibitions, programs, and initiatives.	Not published	$20K – $25K
SAA Shakespeare Publics Award Grant Shakespeare Association Of America · Foundation Not published · Varies The SAA Shakespeare Publics Award, presented by the Shakespeare Association of America, celebrates innovative efforts that engage diverse publics with Shakespeare's works.	Not published	Varies
IH: Envisioning Justice Grants for Organizations Illinois Humanities Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Envisioning Justice Grants by Illinois Humanities support nonprofits using arts and humanities to foster justice and community engagement.	Not published	Up to $10K
Cora Du Bois Fellowship Grant Harvard Public Library Trust Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Cora Du Bois Fellowship, offered by the Cora Du Bois Charitable Trust and Harvard University's Tozzer Library, supports advanced Ph.D. students who have completed all requirements except their dissertation.	Not published	Varies
Walter Rundell Graduate Student Award Grant Western History Association · Foundation Not published · $2K The Walter Rundell Graduate Student Award, offered by the Western History Association, recognizes the commitment to graduate education in Western History.	Not published	$2K
New Foundation for Art History: Fellowships for Contingent Faculty Grant The New Foundation for Art History · Foundation Not published · $30K – $45K The New Foundation for Art History (NFAH) offers Fellowships for Contingent Faculty to address the growing reliance on contingent positions in art history.	Not published	$30K – $45K
ACLS Digital Justice Seed Grants American Council of Learned Societies · Foundation Not published · $10K – $25K The ACLS Digital Justice Seed Grants support projects that enhance equity and justice in digital scholarship, particularly focusing on marginalized communities.	Not published	$10K – $25K
Humanities Grants Michigan Humanities Council · Foundation Not published · Varies Focus on collaboration between cultural, educational, and community-based organizations and institutions in order to serve public humanities programming to all of Michigan.	Not published	Varies
Van Doorninck Byzantine Research Grant Institute of Nautical Archaeology · Foundation Not published · $5K The Van Doorninck Byzantine Research Grant, offered by the Institute of Nautical Archaeology, aims to support projects focused on excavating and researching Byzantine shipwrecks (AD 330-1453).	Not published	$5K
South Carolina Humanities- Undergraduate Student Scholarship South Carolina Humanities Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies South Carolina Humanities seeks to encourage students to explore humanities fields as they pursue their academic careers. The humanities invite us to enrich our minds.	Not published	Varies
ASEEES Dissertation Research Grant: Dissertation Research Grant in Ukrainian Studies Association for Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies (ASEEES) · Foundation Not published · Up to $6K The ASEEES Dissertation Research Grant in Ukrainian Studies supports graduate students conducting research on any aspect of Ukrainian studies.	Not published	Up to $6K

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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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