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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Klaus P. Wachsmann Prize for Advanced and Critical Essays in Organology Grant Society for Ethnomusicology · Foundation Not published · Up to $300 The Klaus P. Wachsmann Prize for Advanced and Critical Essays in Organology, awarded by the Society for Ethnomusicology, recognizes significant publications that contribute innovative research on musical instruments.	Not published	Up to $300
John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowships Grant John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowships support exceptional individuals in the arts and scholarship.	Not published	Varies
CGS Gustave O. Arlt Award in the Humanities Grant Council of Graduate Schools (CGS) · Foundation Not published · $1K The CGS Gustave O. Arlt Award in the Humanities honors a young scholar for exceptional contributions to humanities scholarship. Established in 1971 by Gustave O. Arlt, the award recognizes a book published within the last seven years.	Not published	$1K
American Institute of Physics: Grants-in-Aid for History of the Physical Sciences American Institute of Physics Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The American Institute of Physics offers Grants-in-Aid to support research in the history of the physical sciences.	Not published	Up to $3K
Gerda Henkel Foundation: Funding Opportunities for Scholars at Risk Grant Gerda Henkel Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Gerda Henkel Foundation provides funding opportunities for scholars at risk, supporting researchers in historical humanities facing crises.	Not published	Varies
RSF: Visiting Scholars Program Grant Russell Sage Foundation · Foundation Not published · $63K – $125K The Russell Sage Foundation's Visiting Scholars Program offers a prestigious opportunity for scholars in social sciences to conduct research and writing at their New York City headquarters.	Not published	$63K – $125K
Local Cultural Council Grant Program Mass Cultural Council · Foundation Not published · $250 The Local Cultural Council Grant Program, funded by the Mass Cultural Council, supports arts, humanities, and science projects through local councils across Massachusetts.	Not published	$250
AZ Humanities: Mini Grant Arizona Humanities Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _Note: Grants are currently suspended until a determination is made regarding the availability of federal funds._ Arizona Humanities supports innovative, community-based projects that use humanities disciplines to connect Arizonans to the…	Not published	Varies
Charles Seeger Prize Grant Society for Ethnomusicology · Foundation Not published · $200 The Charles Seeger Prize, awarded by the Society for Ethnomusicology, recognizes the most distinguished student paper presented at the SEM Annual Meeting.	Not published	$200
FEL Grants The Foundation for Endangered Languages · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Foundation for Endangered Languages (FEL) invites proposals for projects aimed at the documentation and revitalization of endangered languages worldwide.	Not published	Up to $1K
Camargo X EHESS: For Interdisciplinary Teams Grant The Camargo Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Camargo X EHESS program fosters collaboration between scholars and artists, encouraging interdisciplinary projects that bridge social sciences and various art forms.	Not published	Varies
Research Grants CSF Associates Publius · Foundation Not published · Varies The Center for the Study of Federalism provides grants for scholarly research on federalism.	Not published	Varies
Short-Term Research Fellowship Program Grant The New York Public Library Astor Lenox and Tilden Foundations · Foundation Not published · $1K – $4K The New York Public Library offers Short-Term Research Fellowships for scholars outside the New York metropolitan area, supporting research in the arts and humanities.	Not published	$1K – $4K
Preservation & Access Grants Hawaii Council for Humanities · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Grants on Temporary Pause.	Not published	Varies
Jensen-Miller Award Western History Association · Foundation Not published · Varies The Western History Association strives to be a congenial home for the study and teaching of all aspects of North American Wests, frontiers, homelands, and borderlands.	Not published	Varies
Smithsonian American Art Museum Fellowship Program Grant Smithsonian Institution · Foundation Not published · Up to $62K The Smithsonian American Art Museum Fellowship Program invites applications for its prestigious fellowships, which support full-time research in American art.	Not published	Up to $62K
Archives Research Residency Grant Robert Rauschenberg Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $3K The Archives Research Residency Grant by the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation offers a unique opportunity for researchers to access extensive archives of the artist's work in New York City.	Not published	$500 – $3K
Birgit Baldwin Fellowship Grant Medieval Academy Of America · Foundation Not published · $20K The Birgit Baldwin Fellowship, established by John W. Baldwin and Jenny Jochens in 2004, supports graduate students researching French medieval history.	Not published	$20K
Alaska Humanities Forum: Stories Grants Alaska Humanities Forum · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: To receive feedback on proposals, drafts must be submitted by the draft review deadline. Please contact the Grants Manager.	Not published	Varies
Gerald Kahan Scholar's Prize Grant American Society for Theatre Research · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The Gerald Kahan Scholar's Prize, awarded by the American Society for Theatre Research, honors the best essay published in English in a refereed scholarly journal or edited collection within the field of theater research.	Not published	Up to $500
WMU Department of History: Dr. H. Nicholas Hamner Undergraduate Support Fund Grant Western Michigan University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Dr. H. Nicholas Hamner Undergraduate Support Fund at Western Michigan University offers financial assistance to undergraduate students in the Department of History.	Not published	Varies
Clemente Course in the Humanities Massachusetts Foundation for the Humanities & Public Policy Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
The IRSCL Research Grant International Research Society for Children's Literature · Foundation Not published · $1K The IRSCL Research Grant, funded by the International Research Society for Children's Literature, aims to support early career scholars in exploring children's literature and related fields.	Not published	$1K
AIER Short-Term Visiting Research Fellowships Grant American Institute for Economic Research · Foundation Not published · Varies The AIER Short-Term Visiting Research Fellowships offer a unique opportunity for researchers in the social sciences, humanities, and journalism to advance their work at the American Institute for Economic Research.	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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