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 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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Tikkun Olam Prize for Promoting Public Historical Literacy American Historical Association · Foundation Not published · Varies The Association recognizes a wide variety of distinguished historical work, which can take the form of an exceptional book in the field, distinguished teaching and mentoring in the classroom, films, or digital projects and resources.	Not published	Varies
Museum on Main Street Minigrants Kentucky Humanities Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K Since 1994, Museum on Main Street (MoMS) exhibitions from the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service have been designed specifically for use in small museum settings and in rural communities.	Not published	Up to $3K
Richard H. Brown/William Lloyd Barber Fellowships Grant The Newberry Library · Foundation Not published · $20K – $45K The Richard H. Brown/William Lloyd Barber Fellowships, established by the Newberry Library in 1887, support innovative research in American history.	Not published	$20K – $45K
Getty Scholars Program at the Villa Grant Getty Foundation · Foundation Not published · $22K The Getty Scholars Program at the Villa supports distinguished researchers in arts and humanities, allowing them to conduct advanced research on antiquity's cultural heritage.	Not published	$22K
Historic Resources Inventories Historic Preservation Grants · State Not published · Varies Survey and Planning 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
Khyentse Foundation Award for Excellence in Buddhist Studies (SOAS) Khyentse Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies An annual award presented to graduate students at SOAS University of London pursuing studies in Buddhist Studies or related fields. The award recognizes excellence in Buddhist scholarship and study.	Not published	Varies
M.A. Essay Prize Grant The North American Conference On British Studies Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 The M.A. Essay Prize, awarded by the North American Conference on British Studies (NACBS), recognizes exceptional original research by students in stand-alone M.A. programs in the U.S. and Canada.	Not published	$500
James W. Carey Urban Communication Grant Urban Communication Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K The James W. Carey Urban Communication Grant, awarded by the Urban Communication Foundation, supports innovative research on urban communication's impact in societies.	Not published	$3K
OI Travel Scholarships Grant Omohundro Institute of Early American History & Culture · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The OI Travel Scholarships, offered by the Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture, provide essential funding of up to $2,500 for faculty and graduate students from developing countries.	Not published	Up to $3K
Reading Frederick Douglass Together Massachusetts Foundation for the Humanities & Public Policy Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K	Not published	Up to $2K
Luce/ACLS Dissertation Fellowships in American Art Grant American Council of Learned Societies · Foundation Not published · Up to $43K The Luce/ACLS Dissertation Fellowships in American Art support graduate students conducting research on the history of art and visual culture in the U.S., including Native American art.	Not published	Up to $43K
Medieval Academy: Belle Da Costa Greene Award Grant Medieval Academy Of America · Foundation Not published · $2K The Belle Da Costa Greene Award, offered by the Medieval Academy of America, provides $2,000 annually to a medievalist of color for research and travel. This grant supports visits to archives, conferences, and facilitates writing projects.	Not published	$2K
Idaho Humanities Council: K-12 Grants Idaho Humanities Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The Idaho Humanities Council offers K-12 Grants to support Idaho K-12 teachers with awards up to $1,000. Applications are accepted three times a year, with deadlines on April 1st, August 1st, and December 1st.	Not published	Up to $500
Lapidus Fellowship for the Study of Rare Early American Legal Texts Grant Omohundro Institute of Early American History & Culture · Foundation Not published · $3K The Lapidus Fellowship for the Study of Rare Early American Legal Texts, offered by the Omohundro Institute in collaboration with William & Mary Law School, supports scholars at various stages of their careers.	Not published	$3K
DAAD North America: German Studies Conference Funding Grant German Academic Exchange Service (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst - DAAD) · Foundation Not published · Varies The DAAD North America program offers funding for faculty and students to organize interdisciplinary workshops and conferences focused on German studies.	Not published	Varies
Small Grants for Faculty Research Projects Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University offers small grants for faculty research projects, providing up to $10,000 for scholars to explore international and global issues.	Not published	Up to $10K
Society of Fellows Grant The Society of Fellows and Heyman Center for the Humanities · Foundation Not published · $87K The Society of Fellows in the Humanities at Columbia University invites applications for postdoctoral fellowships for the 2026-2027 academic year.	Not published	$87K
Asia: Responsive Grants The Henry Luce Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Henry Luce Foundation's Asia: Responsive Grants program supports initiatives that enhance understanding of East and Southeast Asia.	Not published	Varies
Kemble Fellowship in Maritime History Grant The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens (The Huntington) · Foundation Not published · $50K The Kemble Fellowship in Maritime History, offered by The Huntington Library, supports scholars pursuing research in maritime history. This prestigious fellowship provides a stipend of $50,000 for nine to twelve months of residency.	Not published	$50K
Young Scholars Program History of Economics Society · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Knights of Vartan Fund for Armenian Studies National Association for Armenian Studies and Research Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Community Identity and Heritage Grant Minnesota Humanities Center · Foundation Not published · Up to $300K The Community Identity and Heritage Grant, administered by the Minnesota Humanities Center, allocates $6,299,000 to support projects that celebrate and teach the diverse cultures of Minnesota.	Not published	Up to $300K
Grant and Collaborative Initiatives: Publication Assistance The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music offers the Grant and Collaborative Initiatives: Publication Assistance program to provide financial support for authors and not-for-profit publishers.	Not published	Varies
Historic Designation Reports Historic Preservation Grants · State Not published · Varies Survey and Planning Grants to fund historic designation reports including: National Historic Landmark Nominations, National Register of Historic Places Nominations, Connecticut State Register of Historic Places Nominations, and Local…	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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