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 state 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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NACBS Annual Meeting Travel Awards Grant The North American Conference On British Studies Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The NACBS Annual Meeting Travel Awards support graduate students and unemployed members of the North American Conference on British Studies in attending the society's Annual Meeting.	Not published	Up to $500
NCIS Research Grant National Coalition of Independent Scholars · Foundation Not published · Up to $599 The NCIS Research Grant, offered by the National Coalition of Independent Scholars, provides $599 to support members in pursuing substantial research projects intended for publication.	Not published	Up to $599
United States Studies Centre Postdoctoral Fellowship Grant American Australian Association · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K The United States Studies Centre Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Sydney invites applications from scholars in humanities and social sciences.	Not published	Up to $40K
GLCA-Library of Congress Faculty-Student Research Initiative Great Lakes Colleges Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A collaborative research program that brings faculty-student teams to the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. for intensive archival and primary source research in the humanities and social sciences.	Not published	Varies
UMN Graduate School: MAGS Distinguished Master's Thesis Competition Grant University of Minnesota · Foundation Not published · $500 The UMN Graduate School's MAGS Distinguished Master's Thesis Competition invites nominations for outstanding master's theses in Biological & Life Sciences and Humanities for 2026.	Not published	$500
AIAR: Sean W. Dever Memorial Prize Grant Ttee W F Albright Institute -Art 8 · Foundation Not published · $750 The Sean W. Dever Memorial Prize, awarded by the W.F. Albright Institute of Archaeological Research, offers $750 for the best conference paper on Syro-Palestinian or Biblical Archaeology.	Not published	$750
Let's Talk About It Oklahoma Humanities Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K Since 1985, Oklahoma Humanities has strengthened communities by connecting Oklahomans through its dynamic book club program.	Not published	Up to $2K
AHC Other Media Mini-Grant 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
Carl H. Pforzheimer, Jr., Research Grants Keats-Shelley Association of America · Foundation Not published · $3K The Carl H. Pforzheimer, Jr. Research Grants support innovative research in Romantic-era literature and culture, honoring the legacy of Carl H. Pforzheimer, Jr. Established in 2000 by the Keats-Shelley Association, these grants are…	Not published	$3K
The Arthur and Janet Holzheimer Fellowship in the History of Cartography Grant The Newberry Library · Foundation Not published · $3K The Arthur and Janet Holzheimer Fellowship at The Newberry Library supports scholars focusing on the history of cartography.	Not published	$3K
ELDP: Individual Graduate Scholarship (IGS) Grant Endangered Languages Documentation Programme (ELDP) · Foundation Not published · Varies The Endangered Language Documentation Programme (ELDP) offers the Individual Graduate Scholarship (IGS) to support graduate students in documenting endangered languages.	Not published	Varies
WW Dissertation Fellowship in Women’s Studies Institute for Citizens and Scholars · Foundation Not published · Varies Citizens & Scholars offers four Fellowships for Graduate Students The Women’s Studies Fellowships are provided to Ph.D. candidates at institutions in the United States who will complete their dissertations during the fellowship year.	Not published	Varies
CCWC Cultural Coalition Grant Oregon Cultural Trust · Foundation Not published · $1K – $3K The CCWC Cultural Coalition Grant supports nonprofit arts, heritage, and humanities organizations in Washington County.	Not published	$1K – $3K
Berlin Program Dissertation Fellowships Grant Freie Universität Berlin · Foundation Not published · Up to €2,750 The Berlin Program Dissertation Fellowships provide up to one year of dissertation or postdoctoral research support at Freie Universität Berlin.	Not published	Up to €2,750
Walter Gerboth Award Grant The Music Library Association · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Walter Gerboth Award, established in 1984 by the Music Library Association, honors the legacy of Walter Gerboth, a prominent music librarian and mentor.	Not published	Up to $2K
Florida Talks Grants Florida Humanities Council Inc · Foundation Not published · $250 – $300 Florida Talks Grants, supported by the Florida Humanities Council, provide funding for nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and educational entities to host engaging speakers who explore Florida's history, culture, and heritage.	Not published	$250 – $300
Minnesota Historical Society - Grants Historical Society · State Not published · Varies The Minnesota Historical Society has grant programs available to provide support for organizations and agencies for historical research, historic preservation, and projects to preserve and interpret Minnesota's history.	Not published	Varies
African and African Diasporic Music Section (AADMS) Kwabena Nketia Book Prize Grant Society for Ethnomusicology · Foundation Not published · $200 The African and African Diasporic Music Section (AADMS) Kwabena Nketia Book Prize, awarded by the Society for Ethnomusicology, recognizes outstanding books on African and diasporic music published within the last three years.	Not published	$200
The INA Discovery Fund Grant Institute of Nautical Archaeology · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The INA Discovery Fund, supported by the Institute of Nautical Archaeology, aims to promote the research and discovery of shipwrecks and archaeological sites.	Not published	Up to $25K
Sunburst Community Foundation Grant Sunburst Community Foundation (SCF) · Foundation Not published · Varies The Sunburst Community Foundation Grant supports charitable projects that enhance the quality of life in the Sunburst area. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) organizations, governmental units, or those with a fiscal sponsor.	Not published	Varies
APA: Essay Prize in Latin American Thought Grant American Philosophical Association Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 The APA: Essay Prize in Latin American Thought rewards the best unpublished, English-language philosophical essay in Latin American thought, aiming to foster original arguments related to Hispanic American and Latinx experiences.	Not published	$500
Virginia Sargeant Reynolds Foundation Grant Virginia Sargeant Reynolds Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $150K The Virginia Sargeant Reynolds Foundation Grant aims to support diverse programs and organizations in the fields of Arts, Education, Environment, Health, History, and Humanity, reflecting the values of Virginia Reynolds.	Not published	$5K – $150K
DAAD: German Studies Research Grant German Academic Exchange Service (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst - DAAD) · Foundation Not published · $2K – $3K The DAAD German Studies Research Grant is designed for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing German Studies, offering support for short-term research in Germany.	Not published	$2K – $3K
Collections Assessment Grant Program Connecticut Humanities Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: This grant program is currently unfunded. The Collections Assessment Grant Program (CAG) provides small and mid-sized museums with a free assessment of their museum or archive collections.	Not published	Varies

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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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