Social Science & Humanities Grants

Last updated October 10, 2026

Grantable tracks 1,108 active social science & humanities grants in its free grants database, drawn from federal 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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Sociology U.S. National Science Foundation · Federal Open · Varies The Sociology Program supports basic research on all forms of human social organization — societies, institutions, groups and demography — and processes of individual and institutional change.	Open	Varies
Visiting Scholar Grants The Society of the Cincinnati in the State of Virginia · Foundation Not published · Varies Support for visiting scholars at Virginia academic institutions The Virginia Society distributes Visiting Scholar grants to support academic scholars at partner institutions in Virginia.	Not published	Varies
David Center for the American Revolution Short-Term Resident Research Fellowships Grant American Philosophical Society · Foundation Not published · $3K The David Center for the American Revolution at the American Philosophical Society offers short-term resident research fellowships for scholars focused on the American Revolution and Founding Era.	Not published	$3K
James Marston Fitch Mid-Career Fellowship Grant The James Marston Fitch Charitable Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The James Marston Fitch Mid-Career Fellowship offers research grants up to $15,000 for mid-career professionals in fields like historic preservation, architecture, and urban design.	Not published	Up to $15K
Getty Scholars Program Grant The J Paul Getty Trust · Foundation Not published · $22K – $65K The Getty Scholars Program fosters innovative research in art history and visual culture by providing a collaborative environment for international scholars.	Not published	$22K – $65K
Jerry Bentley Prize in World History American Historical Association · Foundation Not published · Varies In 2014 the American Historical Association established the Jerry Bentley Prize in World History, awarded annually to the best book in each calendar year in the field of world history.	Not published	Varies
George M.A. Hanfmann, Ilse B. Hanfmann, and Machteld J. Mellink Fellowships Grant American Research Institute in Turkey · Foundation Not published · $15K – $45K Easily learn more about the George M.A. Hanfmann, Ilse B. Hanfmann, and Machteld J. The next deadline for this grant is Tue, 02 Mar 2027.	Not published	$15K – $45K
SHSI Iowa History Dissertation Fellowship Grant State Historical Society of Iowa · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The SHSI Iowa History Dissertation Fellowship supports advanced graduate students engaging in research related to Iowa history.	Not published	Up to $2K
Connecting California - Quick Grants California Humanities · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K Founded in 1975, California Humanities is a nonprofit partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities dedicated to strengthening communities through the humanities.	Not published	$1K – $5K
AHC Documentary Film Preproduction and Production Mini-Grants Arkansas Humanities Council · Foundation Not published · Varies HumanitiesAR, under the official name of Arkansas Humanities Council, is a nonprofit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. In spring 2024, we rebranded with HumanitiesAR as our name.	Not published	Varies
ICWA Fellowship Program Grant Institute of Current World Affairs Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The ICWA Fellowship Program offers young professionals a unique opportunity to study global cultures through independent writing fellowships abroad.	Not published	Varies
ASEEES First Book Subvention Program Grant Association for Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies (ASEEES) · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The ASEEES First Book Subvention Program, established by the Association for Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies (ASEEES), provides financial support up to $2500 for first-time authors' book projects.	Not published	Up to $3K
Berenson Fellowship Grant Villa I Tatti, The Harvard University Center for Italian Renaissance Studies · Foundation Not published · $21K – $31K The Berenson Fellowship, supported by The Lila Wallace – Reader’s Digest Fund, invites scholars to explore 'Italy in the World' through transnational dialogues during the Renaissance (14th-17th century).	Not published	$21K – $31K
Graduate Education Fund: Specialty Field Scholarships - United States Studies Centre Postdoctoral Fellowship Grant American Australian Association · Foundation Not published · $40K The Graduate Education Fund offers the United States Studies Centre Postdoctoral Fellowship for American citizens or permanent residents pursuing research in humanities and social sciences at the University of Sydney.	Not published	$40K
Mini Grant Humanities Iowa · Foundation Rolling · Up to $3K A mini grant is for organizations seeking funding for amounts up to $3,000. Applications are accepted year-round and evaluated upon receipt.	Rolling	Up to $3K
Postdoctoral Fellowship 2025-2026: Life/Story Emory University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry (FCHI) is Emory University's hub for the Humanities, advancing research, writing, and creative works among faculty research fellows, postdoctoral fellows, PhD completion fellows and undergraduate…	Not published	Varies
Kurt Weill Foundation Grant Program: Research & Travel Grants The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kurt Weill Foundation Grant Program offers Research & Travel Grants to support individuals and organizations conducting research related to composer Kurt Weill, Lotte Lenya, or Marc Blitzstein.	Not published	Varies
Folger Institute Long-term Fellowship Grant Amherst College Trustees · Foundation Not published · $70K The Folger Institute Long-term Fellowship offers a $70,000 stipend for one academic year to support scholars conducting research on early modern humanities using the Folger's extensive collections.	Not published	$70K
Exploratory Travel Award Grant Carl and Marilynn Thoma Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation offers the Exploratory Travel Award, granting up to $5,000 to PhD students for travel in Latin America.	Not published	Up to $5K
Samuel "Sandy" R. Berger Memorial Fellowship Peking University Education Foundation (USA) · Foundation Not published · Varies Research Topics Supported (2020 Cohort Examples):	Not published	Varies
Publication & Arts Grants Kenai Mountains-Turnagain Arm Nat'l Heritage Corridor Communities Assoc · Foundation Not published · Varies Support publication and artistic projects that recognize, preserve, and interpret the historic, scenic, and natural recreational resources and cultural landscapes of the Kenai Mountains-Turnagain Arm historic transportation corridor.	Not published	Varies
Humanities Texas: Mini Grants Humanities Texas · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K Humanities Texas offers Mini Grants to support public humanities programs, enhancing educational quality in Texas.	Not published	Up to $3K
CSA Travel Research Grant Costume Society of America · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The CSA Travel Research Grant provides an annual funding opportunity of up to $2,100 for individual (non-student) members of the Costume Society of America.	Not published	Up to $2K
AHC Helen T. Leigh Museum Field Trip Grant Arkansas Humanities Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The AHC Helen T. Leigh Museum Field Trip Grant, offered by the Arkansas Humanities Council (HumanitiesAR), aims to provide schools with funding for guided tours and programming at the MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History.	Not published	Up to $500

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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 10, 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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