Last updated June 11, 2026
There are currently 1,127 active humanities grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from federal and foundation sources and updated daily.
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.
Leon Levy Center for Biography: Dissertation Fellowships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Graduate Center, City University of New York (CUNY) Last Updated: December 15, 2025 Summary The Leon Levy…
Leon Levy Center for Biography: Sloan Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Graduate Center, City University of New York (CUNY) Amount: US $72,000 Last Updated: November 21, 2025 Summary The…
Overview Background Established in 2025, the Lepage Center Award is offered annually to recognize outstanding historical work in the public interest that informs how the past shapes the present. The…
Let's Talk About It Program Type: Community book discussion program Description: Since 1985, Oklahoma Humanities has strengthened communities by connecting Oklahomans through its dynamic book club…
Leverhulme Trust: Major Research Fellowships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Leverhulme Trust Amount: Up to £6,000 Last Updated: March 24, 2026 Summary The Leverhulme Trust offers Major Research…
Leyerle-CARA Prize Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Medieval Academy Of America Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: December 18, 2025 Summary The Leyerle-CARA Prize, established by the Medieval Academy of…
LFK Dissertation Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Li Fang-Kuei Society for Chinese Linguistics Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The LFK Dissertation Award, established by…
LGBTQ History Research Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Historical Association Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: January 06, 2026 Summary The LGBTQ History Research Grant, offered by the…
Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize for Film Award Type: Documentary film finishing grant Purpose: Recognizes late-stage documentary films that use original research and compelling narrative…
Library Research Grants at Getty Status: ACTIVE Funder: J Paul Getty Trust Amount: US $1,500 - US $4,500 Last Updated: July 07, 2025 Summary The Library Research Grants at Getty support researchers…
Library Travel Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Science History Institute Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: January 20, 2025 Summary The Science History Institute offers Library Travel Grants for…
Lindsay Jones Memorial Research Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Architecture Culture and Spirituality Forum Inc. Amount: US $2,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: February 03, 2026 Summary Overview Note:…
Linguistics The Linguistics Program supports basic science in the domain of human language, encompassing investigations of the grammatical properties of individual human languages, and of natural…
Literary Arts Grants: For Writers Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Arts, Inc. Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: November 26, 2025 Summary South Arts Inc. is offering Literary Arts Grants to support…
Literary Arts Touring Grants Funder: South Arts Inc Geographic Scope: Nine-state region including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and…
Littleton-Griswold Prize in American Law and Society Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Historical Association Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: March 28, 2026 Summary The Littleton-Griswold Prize…
Littleton-Griswold Research Grants in US Legal History Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Historical Association Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: July 31, 2025 Summary The Littleton-Griswold…
Live Ideas Festival Overview: An annual humanities festival of arts and ideas, exploring the ideas, controversies and thinking informing a different bodily-oriented theme each time out. Program…
Lloyd Lewis Fellowships in American History Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Newberry Library Amount: US $20,000 - US $45,000 Last Updated: August 24, 2025 Summary The Lloyd Lewis Fellowships in…
Local Cultural Council Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mass Cultural Council Amount: More than US $250 Last Updated: September 19, 2025 Summary The Local Cultural Council Grant Program, funded…
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.
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.
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.