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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American Society for Theatre Research ( ASTR) David Keller Travel Grants American Society for Theatre Research · Foundation Not published · Up to $800 The American Society for Theatre Research (ASTR) David Keller Travel Grants support untenured scholars with terminal degrees in attending the annual ASTR conference.	Not published	Up to $800
Humanities for All Major Grants Humanities Kansas Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Organizations are strongly encouraged, but not required, to submit a draft application for staff review. Deadlines for draft submission are listed as pre-proposal dates above.	Not published	Varies
Graduate Student Conference Support Fund Grant American Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies · Foundation Not published · Varies The Graduate Student Conference Support Fund, provided by the American Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies, aims to assist ABDs and recent PhDs in attending the Annual Meeting.	Not published	Varies
Paul Charosh Independent Scholar Fellowship Grant Society For American Music · Foundation Not published · $2K The Paul Charosh Independent Scholar Fellowship, offered by the Society for American Music, supports independent scholars researching American music's social history.	Not published	$2K
Wilbur Awards Grant Religion Communicators Council · Foundation Not published · Varies The Wilbur Awards, presented annually since 1949 by the Religion Communicators Council, celebrate excellence in communicating religious values and themes in secular media.	Not published	Varies
Portia K. Maultsby Prize Grant Society for Ethnomusicology · Foundation Not published · $500 The Portia K. Maultsby Prize, awarded by the Society for Ethnomusicology, honors the most distinguished English-language monograph in ethnomusicology, particularly focusing on African American music and the Black diaspora.	Not published	$500
ALISE / Connie Van Fleet Award for Research Excellence in Public Library Services to Adults Grant Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE) · Foundation Not published · $200 The ALISE / Connie Van Fleet Award for Research Excellence in Public Library Services to Adults honors outstanding research contributions to adult services in public libraries.	Not published	$200
RMA: Small Research Grants Royal Musical Association · Foundation Not published · Up to £400 The Royal Musical Association offers Small Research Grants of up to £400 annually for student members and member scholars lacking institutional support.	Not published	Up to £400
NHC Major Grants Nebraska Humanities Council · Foundation Not published · $2K Humanities Nebraska (HN) provides grants aimed at enhancing public humanities projects across the state, with a mission to foster cultural connection and understanding.	Not published	$2K
Northeast Asia Council Japan Studies Grants - Short-Term Research Travel to Japan Association for Asian Studies Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $7K The Northeast Asia Council Japan Studies Grants support American scholars traveling to Japan for short-term research projects.	Not published	Up to $7K
First Book Grant for Scholars of Color Louisville Institute · Foundation Not published · Up to $55K The First Book Grant for Scholars of Color (FBG) offers up to $55,000 to support early-career, pre-tenured scholars of color in completing significant research projects related to Christian faith and life, religious trends, and social…	Not published	Up to $55K
The Elmer L. & Eleanor J. Andersen Foundation Legacy Grants The Minneapolis Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $3K The Elmer L. & Eleanor J. Andersen Foundation Legacy Grants, a part of the Minneapolis Foundation, has been enhancing lives since 1957 through family grantmaking.	Not published	$1K – $3K
Craig Hugh Smyth Fellowship Grant Villa I Tatti, The Harvard University Center for Italian Renaissance Studies · Foundation Not published · $23K – $33K The Craig Hugh Smyth Fellowship supports curators and conservators conducting advanced research on the Italian Renaissance.	Not published	$23K – $33K
Festival Grants Minnesota Humanities Center · Foundation Not published · $1.5M	Not published	$1.5M
Implementation Grants Connecticut Humanities Council Inc · Foundation Not published · $20K – $25K Grants to support the implementation and execution of humanities programs, exhibitions, and public engagement projects. These grants fund organizations carrying out planned humanities initiatives.	Not published	$20K – $25K
Gerrit R. Ludwig Scholarship Fund Hawaii Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _Note: The Letters of Recommendation deadline is represented by the Letter of Inquiry deadline and the Application deadline is represented by the Full Proposal deadline._ This scholarship was established for the benefit of high school…	Not published	Varies
The Harvard Academy for International and Area Studies—Academy Scholars Program Grant Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University · Foundation Not published · Up to $80K The Harvard Academy for International and Area Studies—Academy Scholars Program is designed for recent PhD recipients and advanced doctoral candidates in the social sciences.	Not published	Up to $80K
Fellowship in the Digital Humanities Grant Villa I Tatti, The Harvard University Center for Italian Renaissance Studies · Foundation Not published · $22K – $33K The Fellowship in the Digital Humanities supports scholars, librarians, and data professionals whose work intersects with technology and the humanities.	Not published	$22K – $33K
Public Humanities Program Grants (formerly known as FHC Community Project Grants) Florida Humanities Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Public Humanities Program Grants, previously known as Community Project Grants, support initiatives that preserve and share Florida's rich history and culture.	Not published	Up to $10K
Bisbee Foundation Project Grants Arizona Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Bisbee Foundation Project Grants support non-profit organizations in Arizona, focusing on arts, humanities, education, and historic preservation.	Not published	Varies
The Sandra Trudgen Dawson Award Grant Coordinating Council for Women in History · Foundation Not published · $500 The Sandra Trudgen Dawson Award, established by the Coordinating Council for Women in History, commemorates the legacy of a remarkable scholar and leader.	Not published	$500
Arthur F. and Alice E. Adams Charitable Foundation Grant Arthur F and Alice E Adams · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Arthur F. and Alice E. Adams Charitable Foundation, established in 1985, supports various charitable initiatives focusing on arts, culture, humanities, and education.	Not published	Up to $50K
Louisville Institute: Doctoral Fellowship Grant Louisville Institute · Foundation Not published · $6K The Louisville Institute Doctoral Fellowship supports Ph.D. and Th.D. students in their first or second year, providing a $3,000 annual grant for two years.	Not published	$6K
John William Whitman Research Grant Army Heritage Center Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The John William Whitman Research Grant, supported by the Army Heritage Center Foundation, offers up to $1,750 to independent researchers exploring military history at the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center (USAHEC).	Not published	Up to $2K

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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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