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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Richardson Dilworth Fellowship Grant Historical Society of Pennsylvania · Foundation Not published · $3K The Richardson Dilworth Fellowship, awarded by the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, provides a $3,000 stipend for one month of research in Philadelphia.	Not published	$3K
MAA Book Subvention Grant Medieval Academy Of America · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The MAA Book Subvention Grant, offered by the Medieval Academy of America, provides financial support of up to $2,500 to non-profit scholarly presses for publishing first books by its members.	Not published	Up to $3K
Oral History Grants: Project Grants, Transcription & Indexing and Presentation Grants Kentucky Historical Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The Kentucky Oral History Commission (KOHC) provides grants to support oral history projects that preserve and document Kentucky's rich history.	Not published	Up to $8K
AAG Meridian Book Award for Outstanding Scholarly Work in Geography Grant North American Cartographic Information Society · Foundation Not published · $1K The AAG Meridian Book Award recognizes outstanding scholarly work in geography, awarded by the American Association of Geographers (AAG). Founded in 1904, AAG promotes the advancement of geography through various scholarly activities.	Not published	$1K
Travel and Dependent Care Grants Shakespeare Association Of America · Foundation Not published · $500 – $1K The Travel and Dependent Care Grants, offered by the Shakespeare Association of America (SAA), provide financial support for conference travel and caregiving expenses.	Not published	$500 – $1K
Elizabeth A. Whitehead Distinguished Scholar Grant American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA) · Foundation Not published · $40K The Elizabeth A. Whitehead Distinguished Scholar program at the American School of Classical Studies at Athens offers established scholars the opportunity to conduct research that contributes to the academic program of the School.	Not published	$40K
AIP Grants to Archives American Institute of Physics Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The AIP Grants to Archives program aims to support significant archival projects focused on preserving, organizing, and cataloging collections in modern physics and related fields.	Not published	Up to $10K
NEH Summer Institute for School Teachers: Winston Churchill and the Anglo-American Relationship International Churchill Society · Foundation Not published · $3K This is a substantive humanities study opportunity designed for school teachers to study Winston Churchill's life, leadership, and Anglo-American relationships.	Not published	$3K
ISRF: Mid-Career Fellowships Grant Independent Social Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to €75,000 The Independent Social Research Foundation (ISRF) offers Mid-Career Fellowships to scholars in Europe, aimed at fostering innovative research that challenges existing frameworks.	Not published	Up to €75,000
Cornerstone: Learning for Living- Planning Grants The Teagle Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Cornerstone: Learning for Living Planning Grants, sponsored by The Teagle Foundation and NEH, aim to revitalize humanities education in higher learning.	Not published	Up to $25K
Annual Meeting Grants: Dorothy Rosenberg Phi Beta Kappa Annual Meeting Travel Grants American Historical Association · Foundation Not published · $200 – $400 The Dorothy Rosenberg Phi Beta Kappa Annual Meeting Travel Grants, established in 2013, support graduate students by subsidizing travel expenses to the annual Phi Beta Kappa meeting.	Not published	$200 – $400
AIAR: ECA Junior Research Fellowships Ttee W F Albright Institute -Art 8 · Foundation Not published · Varies Albright Institute of Archaeological Research (AIAR) The W.F. Albright Institute of Archaeological Research in Jerusalem supports and facilitates research on the history and societies of the Near East from prehistory through the…	Not published	Varies
Walter Read Hovey Memorial Fund Grant The Pittsburgh Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Walter Read Hovey Memorial Fund, established by The Pittsburgh Foundation in 1945, offers scholarships for aspiring art historians and related fields.	Not published	Up to $5K
Leverhulme Trust: Major Research Fellowships Grant Leverhulme Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to £6,000 The Leverhulme Trust offers Major Research Fellowships aimed at distinguished researchers in the humanities and social sciences to support original research.	Not published	Up to £6,000
U.S.-Japan Network for the Future Maureen & Mike Mansfield Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Launched in 2009 to foster a new generation of Japan specialists. The program brings together emerging Japan specialists to build their knowledge of Japan, policy expertise, and contacts in Japan-related policy circles.	Not published	Varies
Donor-designated Grants for Cultural Heritage Projects American Society of Overseas · Foundation Not published · Varies The American Society of Overseas Research (ASOR) offers donor-designated grants for cultural heritage projects in Libya, addressing urgent needs caused by the flooding crisis.	Not published	Varies
Lei Pua ʻAla - Queer Histories of Hawaiʻi Hawaii Council for Humanities · Foundation Not published · $944K This is a three-year partnership project with Qwaves/Kanaka Pakipika aimed at uplifting Māhu and LGBTQ+ stories and voices throughout Hawaiʻi.	Not published	$944K
The Huntington: Travel Grants The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens (The Huntington) · Foundation Not published · $4K The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens offers travel grants for research abroad in fields aligned with its collections. Six grants are available, each providing a stipend of $3,500 after submitting a detailed report.	Not published	$4K
JUSFC Institutional Grant Japan-United States Friendship Commission · Foundation Not published · Varies The Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission (JUSFC) is a federal agency established in 1975 to enhance U.S.-Japan relations through educational and cultural exchanges.	Not published	Varies
APA: Alvin Plantinga Prize Grant American Philosophical Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Alvin Plantinga Prize, awarded by the American Philosophical Association, recognizes original essays addressing philosophical issues related to theism.	Not published	Up to $10K
Geiss Hsu Foundation Fellowship for Chinese History National Humanities Center · Foundation Not published · Varies A specialized fellowship supported by the James P. Geiss and Margaret Y. Hsu Foundation to support scholars working in the field of Chinese history, particularly the Ming Dynasty and related periods.	Not published	Varies
J. Leeds Barroll Dissertation Prize Grant Shakespeare Association Of America · Foundation Not published · Varies The J. Leeds Barroll Dissertation Prize, awarded by the Shakespeare Association of America, honors exemplary doctoral work with a significant focus on Shakespeare.	Not published	Varies
Judith R. Walkowitz Article Prize Grant The North American Conference On British Studies Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K The Judith R. Walkowitz Article Prize, awarded annually by the North American Conference on British Studies, recognizes the best published article addressing gender and sexuality in British culture.	Not published	$1K
George L. Mosse Prize in European Intellectual and Cultural History Grant American Historical Association · Foundation Not published · $1K The George L. Mosse Prize, awarded by the American Historical Association, honors exceptional works in European intellectual and cultural history since 1500.	Not published	$1K

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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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