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.
M. H. Wiener Annual Fellowship For Archaeological Science ( formerly Wiener Laboratory Research Associate Appointment ) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American School of Classical Studies at Athens…
M.A. Essay Prize Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The North American Conference On British Studies Inc Amount: US $500 Last Updated: December 06, 2025 Summary The M.A. Essay Prize, awarded by the North…
MAA Book Subvention Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Medieval Academy Of America Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary The MAA Book Subvention Grant, offered by the Medieval…
MAA GSC Grant for Innovation in Community Building and Professionalization Status: ACTIVE Funder: Medieval Academy Of America Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: January 03, 2026 Summary The MAA GSC…
MAAH Stone Book Award Overview: The MAAH Stone Book Award (MAAH-SBA) recognizes the most exemplary contemporary scholarship and writing within the field of African American history and culture. Award…
Major Grant Funder: Humanities Iowa Geographic Scope: Iowa Status: NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE - Humanities Iowa is not currently offering Major Grants Overview A major grant is for organizations seeking…
Major Grants Funder: Maine Humanities Council Geographic Scope: Maine Overview: The Major Grants program supports larger, more substantial humanities projects across Maine. Award amounts typically…
Major Grants Overview: The Idaho Humanities Council invites grant applications supporting projects involving Idaho citizens that focus on literature, history, philosophy, art history, archaeology and…
Major Grants Overview: Wisconsin Humanities offers Major Grants to support larger cultural and educational programs around the state. Geographic Scope: Wisconsin statewide, with seven grant deadlines…
Major Grants Program Geographic Scope: New Mexico Eligible Applicants: - Nonprofit organizations - Tribal governments - Governmental institutions - Must have a Unique Entity Identification (UEI)…
Manuscript Preparation Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Western Washington University Amount: Up to US $2,750 Last Updated: March 18, 2026 Summary The Manuscript Preparation Grants Program at…
Marie Darlin Prize Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Juneau Community Foundation Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: March 18, 2026 Summary The Marie Darlin Prize, administered by the Juneau-Douglas City…
Marilyn Hatza Memorial SHINE Grant Award Amount: $10,000 per organization Geographic Scope: Maryland (21 of 23 counties plus Baltimore City) Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations including museums,…
Overview Our Mission The Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation recognizes that the arts and education enhance lives and communities. We make art collection-related grants, as well as lending and…
Mark Tucker Award for Outstanding Student Paper Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Society For American Music Last Updated: December 25, 2025 Summary The Mark Tucker Award for Outstanding Student Paper,…
Marlène and Paolo Fresco Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Villa I Tatti, The Harvard University Center for Italian Renaissance Studies Amount: Up to US $32,700 Last Updated: July 19, 2025…
Marlène F. Johnson Fund for Scholarly Research on Christian Science Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Marlene F Johnson Memorial Fund For Scholarly Research On Christian Science Amount: Up to US $20,000…
Martha Trescott Prize: Odd-Numbered Years Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Society for the History of Technology Amount: US $500 Last Updated: March 28, 2025 Summary The Martha Trescott Prize, awarded by…
The humanities include the study and interpretation of history, literature (including novels, poetry, drama, and other forms of written expression, both modern and classical), philosophy, ethics,…
Mass Moments Funder: Massachusetts Foundation for the Humanities Geographic Scope: Massachusetts Focus Areas: Brief historical narratives and content about Massachusetts history Contact: - Mass…