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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Action Grants New Jersey Council For The Humanities · Foundation Not published · $2K – $20K Support the implementation and expansion of humanities-based public programs that allow individuals to explore history, values, culture, and beliefs.	Not published	$2K – $20K
Joan Paterson Kerr Award Grant Western History Association · Foundation Not published · $500 The Joan Paterson Kerr Award, presented by the Western History Association, honors the best illustrated book on the history of the American West.	Not published	$500
Deihl Humanities Grants Greater Manhattan Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K The Deihl Humanities Grants, established by the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation, aim to support community and public arts or humanities projects that enhance the quality of life in Manhattan and Riley County, Kansas.	Not published	$10K
Research Travel Grant Textile Society Of America Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Textile Society of America offers a Research Travel Grant to support its members in conducting textile-focused research.	Not published	Up to $1K
WV Humanities Publication Grant The West Virginia Humanities Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The West Virginia Humanities Council provides matching grants to nonprofit organizations focused on public humanities programming in West Virginia.	Not published	Up to $20K
The Laura W. R. and George N. Appell Research Grants Firebird Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K The Laura W. R. and George N. Appell Research Grants, offered by The Firebird Foundation, support the preservation of oral literature and traditional ecological knowledge among indigenous communities.	Not published	Up to $40K
Subvention Grant Society For Music Theory Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K The Society for Music Theory offers the Subvention Grant to support scholarly projects that enhance music theory as a discipline.	Not published	$2K
Camargo Fellowship The Camargo Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Since 1971, the Camargo Foundation has awarded residencies to more than 1,500 individuals through its flagship program.	Not published	Varies
Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Dissertation Fellowships in Buddhist Studies Grant American Council of Learned Societies · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Dissertation Fellowships in Buddhist Studies offer $35,000 stipends for PhD candidates. The ten-month fellowship supports full-time dissertation work including fieldwork and writing.	Not published	Up to $40K
Marlène and Paolo Fresco Fellowship Grant Villa I Tatti, The Harvard University Center for Italian Renaissance Studies · Foundation Not published · Up to $33K The Marlène and Paolo Fresco Fellowship provides a six-month residential opportunity for post-doctoral scholars focused on cultural exchanges between Africa and the Mediterranean from 1250-1750.	Not published	Up to $33K
Archives Preservation Grants (Bapak and Ibu Rahayu Teachings) Muhammad Subuh Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies This is one of the three pillars of MSF support, recognizing that preserving the foundational teachings and spiritual guidance of Subud's founder and successor is essential to maintaining the integrity and continuity of the Subud path for…	Not published	Varies
Walker Fellowship The Population Institute Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Walker Fellowship supports the efforts of early-career scholars with interests in sustainability, demography, security, economic development, human rights, and diplomacy.	Not published	Varies
Legacy Fellowship Grant American Antiquarian Society · Foundation Not published · $2K – $4K The Legacy Fellowship, offered by the American Antiquarian Society, supports scholarly research in American history and culture through 1900.	Not published	$2K – $4K
Martha Trescott Prize: Odd-Numbered Years Grant Society for the History of Technology · Foundation Not published · $500 The Martha Trescott Prize, awarded by the Society for the History of Technology, honors outstanding published essays on the social responsibility of engineers in history during odd-numbered years.	Not published	$500
H. Allen Brooks Travelling Fellowship Society of Architectural Historians · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
The Met: Leonard A. Lauder Fellowship in Modern Art: Mid-Career Fellowship Grant Metropolitan Museum Of Art · Foundation Not published · Up to $76K The Met's Leonard A. Lauder Fellowship in Modern Art offers a unique opportunity for mid-career scholars to engage in focused research on modern art.	Not published	Up to $76K
Denise L. Gold Project Grant 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
WV Humanities: Minigrants The West Virginia Humanities Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _Note: The West Virginia Humanities Council is sorry to report that, due to federally mandated cuts to the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), our statewide grantmaking is suspended immediately.	Not published	Varies
Resident Scholars: Mellon Foundation Fellowship Grant School for Advanced Research (SAR) · Foundation Not published · Varies The Resident Scholars: Mellon Foundation Fellowship offers annual support to up to six scholars who have completed their research and need time to finalize manuscripts or dissertations.	Not published	Varies
Regional Funds Grant- January Round Suomen Kulttuurirahasto / The Finnish Cultural Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Regional Funds Grant from the Finnish Cultural Foundation offers annual support for artistic and scientific projects in Finland.	Not published	Varies
Incubation Grants New Jersey Council For The Humanities · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K Help organizations plan, research, prototype, and experiment with vibrant humanities programs. Support the development of new models and topics for public humanities initiatives.	Not published	$1K – $5K
Taylor Grant for Excellence in Teaching the Liberal Arts Temple Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K Established by 1949 Temple High School graduate Boyd Taylor, this grant recognizes the profound impact of liberal arts teachers.	Not published	$5K
I Tatti/Dumbarton Oaks Joint Fellowship Grant Villa I Tatti, The Harvard University Center for Italian Renaissance Studies · Foundation Not published · $62K The I Tatti/Dumbarton Oaks Joint Fellowship supports early- to mid-career scholars focusing on cross-cultural interactions between Italy and the East Christian world, including Byzantium and North Africa.	Not published	$62K
ASECS/Folger Short Term Fellowships Grant Amherst College Trustees · Foundation Not published · $4K – $5K The ASECS/Folger Short Term Fellowships support scholars conducting primary research in Shakespearean studies and early modern culture.	Not published	$4K – $5K

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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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