Social Science & Humanities Grants provide funding for organizations and programs in this focus area. Sources include federal agencies, state programs, and private foundations. Use the listings below to find current opportunities, eligibility requirements, and deadlines — and apply directly to the funder when you find a fit.
Japanese Studies Fellowship Program- Research Fellowship (Long-Term) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Japan Foundation, New York Amount: More than ¥400,000 Last Updated: August 26, 2025 Summary The…
Jay and Deborah Last Fellowships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Antiquarian Society Amount: Up to US $2,200 Last Updated: December 12, 2025 Summary The Jay and Deborah Last Fellowships,…
Jean Stein Grants for Literary Oral History Status: ACTIVE Funder: PEN America Amount: US $15,000 Last Updated: April 26, 2025 Summary The PEN/Jean Stein Grants for Literary Oral History support…
Overview Western History Association The Western History Association strives to be a congenial home for the study and teaching of all aspects of North American Wests, frontiers, homelands, and…
Overview Jerry Bentley Prize in World History In 2014 the American Historical Association established the Jerry Bentley Prize in World History, awarded annually to the best book in each calendar year…
Joan Cahalin Robinson Prize Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Society for the History of Technology Last Updated: January 13, 2025 Summary The Joan Cahalin Robinson Prize, established in 1980 by Dr. Eric…
Joan Grenier-Winther Award for Best Conference Presentation in French Studies Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rocky Mountain Modern Language Association Amount: US $250 Last Updated: December 18, 2025…
Joan Kelly Memorial Prize Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Historical Association Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: July 31, 2025 Summary The Joan Kelly Memorial Prize, awarded by the American…
Joan Paterson Kerr Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Western History Association Amount: US $500 Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary The Joan Paterson Kerr Award, presented by the Western…
John and Barbara Grant Awards - Organization Grants Funder: St. Andrew's Society of Los Angeles (SASLA) Established: 2013, in memory of John Grant (past president) through a generous gift from…
John and Barbara Grant Awards - Scholarship Grants Funder: St. Andrew's Society of Los Angeles (SASLA) Established: 2013, in memory of John Grant (past president) through a generous gift from Barbara…
John and Roberta Graziano Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Society For American Music Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: September 15, 2025 Summary The John and Roberta Graziano Fellowship,…
John Ben Snow Prize Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The North American Conference On British Studies Inc Amount: US $500 Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary The John Ben Snow Prize, awarded by the…
John C. Ewers Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Western History Association Amount: US $500 Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary The John C. Ewers Award, given by the Western History Association,…
John C. Slater Predoctoral Fellowship in the History of Science, Technology, and Medicine Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Philosophical Society Amount: US $30,000 Last Updated: November 13,…
John Cage Research Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northwestern University Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: February 16, 2026 Summary The John Cage Research Grant, established by Northwestern…
John K. Fairbank Prize in East Asian History Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Historical Association Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: March 29, 2026 Summary The John K. Fairbank Prize in East…
John Koegel Latin American and Latinx Music Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Society For American Music Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: December 03, 2025 Summary The John Koegel Latin…
Overview Awards & Prizes The Association recognizes a wide variety of distinguished historical work, which can take the form of an exceptional book in the field, distinguished teaching and mentoring…
John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Last Updated: August 08, 2025 Summary The John Simon Guggenheim Memorial…