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 federal, 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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The Herzog August Bibliothek Wolfenbüttel Joint Fellowship: Short Term Grant The Newberry Library · Foundation Not published · $6K The Herzog August Bibliothek Wolfenbüttel Joint Fellowship offers researchers a unique opportunity to conduct scholarly work for two months, combining resources from both the Newberry Library and the Herzog August Bibliothek in Germany.	Not published	$6K
Grant and Collaborative Initiatives: Research & Travel The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music offers the Grant and Collaborative Initiatives Programs to support research and travel related to the legacies of composer Kurt Weill and Marc Blitzstein.	Not published	Varies
Beveridge Family Research Grants in Western Hemisphere History American Historical Association · Foundation Not published · Varies The Albert J. Beveridge Grant for Research in the Western Hemisphere, awarded by the American Historical Association, supports research on the history of the United States, Canada, and Latin America.	Not published	Varies
Survey and Planning Grants - Historic Resources Inventories Historic Preservation Grants · State Not published · Varies Grants to create detailed records of historic buildings, sites, structures and/or objects within a defined geographical area, or multiple resources related to a theme, throughout Connecticut.	Not published	Varies
Harvard Radcliffe Fellowship: Humanities, Social Sciences, and Creative Arts Grant President and Fellows of Harvard College · Foundation Not published · $83K The Harvard Radcliffe Fellowship offers a unique opportunity for scholars, artists, and public intellectuals to engage deeply in their projects within a diverse and interdisciplinary community.	Not published	$83K
Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area - Heritage Development Grants New York State Hudson River Valley Greenway · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area offers Heritage Development Grants to support projects that recognize, preserve, protect, and interpret the region's significant cultural and natural resources.	Not published	Up to $8K
Annual Meeting Travel Fund - North American Awards Grant Society for Ethnomusicology · Foundation Not published · $800 The Annual Meeting Travel Fund - North American Awards provides four annual awards of $800 each to support travel for SEM Annual Meeting presenters residing in North America.	Not published	$800
Florida Humanities Community Project Grants Art Culture and Entertainment Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K Florida Humanities awards competitive grants to nonprofit organizations and public institutions whose projects strengthen vibrant communities and cultures, promote civic engagement, spark thoughtful community dialogue, and reflect on the…	Not published	Up to $5K
AKN Family Scholarship Grant Arizona Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies For more than four decades, the Arizona Community Foundation has worked in tandem with generous individuals, families, and organizations to address some of the biggest challenges facing our state.	Not published	Varies
Strategy & Policy Fellows Grant Program Smith Richardson Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $60K The Smith Richardson Foundation's Strategy & Policy Fellows Grant Program supports emerging scholars and policy thinkers in American foreign policy and international relations.	Not published	$60K
Major Grant Humanities Iowa · Foundation Not published · $3K – $10K A major grant is for organizations seeking funding for amounts from $3,001 to $10,000. While not currently available, this grant type funds humanities programming at a larger scale than mini grants.	Not published	$3K – $10K
Newberry Center for Renaissance Studies Fellowships Grant The Newberry Library · Foundation Not published · $3K The Newberry Center for Renaissance Studies Fellowships offer unique opportunities for one postdoctoral scholar and one PhD candidate to explore medieval, Renaissance, or early modern studies.	Not published	$3K
American Musicological Society Publication Subventions: For Institutions Grant American Musicological Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The American Musicological Society (AMS) provides publication subventions to support music scholarship.	Not published	Up to $4K
Khyentse Foundation: PhD Scholarship Grant Khyentse Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Khyentse Foundation offers PhD Scholarships for individuals pursuing a doctorate in Buddhist or Translation Studies. This initiative supports students by covering expenses related to tuition, research, travel, and publication needs.	Not published	Up to $5K
ALSCW / Vermont Studio Center Fellowship Grant Association of Literary Scholars, Critics, and Writers Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The ALSCW/Vermont Studio Center Fellowship offers a one-month residency for writers who are current members of the Association of Literary Scholars, Critics, and Writers (ALSCW).	Not published	Varies
Millard Meiss Publication Fund Grant College Art Association of America Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Millard Meiss Publication Fund offers support for publishing scholarly books in art history and visual studies. It prioritizes projects demonstrating high intellectual merit and financial need.	Not published	Varies
Live Ideas Festival New York Live Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies An annual humanities festival of arts and ideas, exploring the ideas, controversies and thinking informing a different bodily-oriented theme each time out.	Not published	Varies
APS 2022 PDS Italy U.S. Mission to Italy · Federal Forecast · $10K – $100K The United States Embassy is pleased to announce the 2022 Annual Program Statement (APS).	Forecast	$10K – $100K
APA: Berger Memorial Prize Grant American Philosophical Association Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 The APA: Berger Memorial Prize honors outstanding published articles in the philosophy of law by APA members.	Not published	$500
Literary Arts Touring Grants South Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K Support the presentation of Southern writers of fiction, creative nonfiction, and/or poetry for public readings and educational activities	Not published	Up to $3K
RSA–Virginia Fox Stern Center Fellowship Grant Renaissance Society Of America Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The RSA–Virginia Fox Stern Center Fellowship offers a unique opportunity for scholars to conduct intensive research at the Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries.	Not published	Up to $4K
Dr. Morton Goldberg Lecture Fund The Tyner Family Foundation Supporting Organization · Foundation Not published · Varies Request for Proposals from individuals interested in delivering a presentation in the Dr. Morton Goldberg Lecture Series	Not published	Varies
Braver Angels College Debates and Discourse Program Research Grant Vmi Alumni Association · Foundation Not published · Varies A two-year research grant from Braver Angels, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting civil discourse.	Not published	Varies
AAG Visiting Geographical Scientist Program Association of American Geographers · Foundation Not published · Varies The Visiting Geographical Scientist Program (VGSP) welcomes applications for the current academic year.	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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