KHYENTSE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Khyentse Foundation: Academic Development Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Khyentse Foundation Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary The Khyentse Foundation's Academic Development Grant aims to enhance…
Social Science & Humanities Grants
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.
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US $500 - US $5,000
KHYENTSE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Khyentse Foundation: Buddhist Studies Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Khyentse Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: August 19, 2025 Summary The Khyentse Foundation offers…
Up to US $5,000
KHYENTSE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Khyentse Foundation: PhD Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Khyentse Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: March 24, 2026 Summary The Khyentse Foundation offers PhD Scholarships for…
US $1,000
Medieval Academy Of America · Rolling / Open Foundation
Kindrick-CARA Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Medieval Academy Of America Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: September 29, 2025 Summary The Kindrick-CARA Award, presented by the Medieval Academy of…
Society for Ethnomusicology · Rolling / Open Foundation
Klaus P. Wachsmann Prize for Advanced and Critical Essays in Organology Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Society for Ethnomusicology Amount: Up to US $300 Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary The…
National Association for Armenian · Rolling / Open · Quarterly Foundation
Knights of Vartan Fund for Armenian Studies Funder: National Association for Armenian Studies and Research (NAASR) in partnership with the Knights of Vartan Fund Geographic Scope: International;…
The British Academy · Rolling / Open Foundation
Knowledge Frontiers: International Interdisciplinary Research Projects Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The British Academy Amount: Up to £300,000 Last Updated: August 06, 2025 Summary The Knowledge…
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
Kentucky Historical Society · Rolling / Open Foundation
KOHC: Oral History Grants - Technical Assistance Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kentucky Historical Society Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support Last Updated: August 06, 2024 Summary The…
Up to US $30,000
American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA) · Rolling / Open Foundation
Kress Publications Fellowships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA) Amount: Up to US $30,000 Last Updated: October 05, 2025 Summary The Kress…
Up to US $30,000
University of Notre Dame du Lac · Rolling / Open Foundation
KROC Institute: Visiting Research Fellowships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: University Of Notre Dame Du Lac Amount: Up to US $30,000 Last Updated: December 23, 2025 Summary The KROC Institute at the…
THE KURT WEILL FOUNDATION FOR MUSIC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Kurt Weill Foundation Grant Program: Kurt Weill Dissertation Fellowship Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kurt Weill Foundation for Music Last Updated: October 30, 2025 Summary The Kurt Weill Dissertation…
THE KURT WEILL FOUNDATION FOR MUSIC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Kurt Weill Foundation Grant Program: Publication Assistance Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kurt Weill Foundation for Music Last Updated: October 30, 2025 Summary The Kurt Weill Foundation Grant Program for…
THE KURT WEILL FOUNDATION FOR MUSIC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Kurt Weill Foundation Grant Program: Research & Travel Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kurt Weill Foundation for Music Last Updated: October 30, 2025 Summary The Kurt Weill Foundation Grant Program…
THE KURT WEILL FOUNDATION FOR MUSIC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Kurt Weill Foundation Grant Program: Scholarly Symposia and Conferences Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kurt Weill Foundation for Music Last Updated: October 30, 2025 Summary The Kurt Weill Foundation Grant…
American Institute for Maghrib Studies Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation
L. Carl Brown AIMS Book Prize in North African Studies Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Institute for Maghrib Studies Inc Amount: US $250 Last Updated: November 25, 2025 Summary The L. Carl…
US $500 - US $2,500
Oregon Cultural Trust · Rolling / Open Foundation
Lane County Cultural Coalition Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oregon Cultural Trust Amount: US $500 - US $2,500 Last Updated: August 29, 2025 Summary The Lane County Cultural Coalition Grant supports…
US $2,000 - US $4,000
American Antiquarian Society · Rolling / Open Foundation
Lapides Fellowship in Pre-1865 Juvenile Literature and Ephemera Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Antiquarian Society Amount: US $2,000 - US $4,000 Last Updated: November 29, 2025 Summary The…
Omohundro Institute of Early American History & Culture · Rolling / Open Foundation
Lapidus Fellowship for the Study of Rare Early American Legal Texts Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Omohundro Institute of Early American History & Culture Amount: US $2,500 Last Updated: September 19,…
Up to US $62,000
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Latino Museum Studies Program - Postdoctoral Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Smithsonian Institution (SI) Amount: Up to US $62,000 Last Updated: June 18, 2025 Summary The Latino Museum…
TULSA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Laura C. Stauffer Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Tulsa Community Foundation Last Updated: October 11, 2025 Summary The Laura C. Stauffer Scholarship, offered by the Tulsa Community…
Frequently Asked Questions
- What types of social science & humanities grants are available?
- Social Science & Humanities Grants come from a mix of sources. Federal grants typically have the largest awards but more competition. State programs often pass through federal funding with state-specific priorities. Foundation grants tend to be smaller but more flexible, with funders looking for organizations whose mission aligns with their giving priorities.
- Who is eligible for social science & humanities grants?
- Eligibility varies by funder. Most grants require 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, though some are open to schools, government agencies, businesses, or individuals. Each listing on this page links to the source application where you can find specific eligibility criteria, required documents, and how to apply.
- How do I apply for social science & humanities grants?
- Start by reviewing the listings below for grants that match your organization's mission and stage. Click through to each grant's source page for full application details. Most funders require an organizational profile, project narrative, budget, and supporting documents. Apply early — competitive grants often close before their deadline.
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