Social Science & Humanities Grants

Last updated October 10, 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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American Geographical Society Library Research Fellowships Grant University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The American Geographical Society Library Research Fellowships support scholars who require extensive access to the AGS Library, located beyond commuting distance from UWM.	Not published	Up to $3K
NYSCA/New York Folklore Folk Arts Graduate Internship Program New York Folklore Society Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K A paid internship opportunity for graduate students in folklore to learn about public folk arts programming and field research while completing a project that benefits both the host organization and the folklorist intern.	Not published	$5K
U.S. Department of Education Undergraduate and International Studies and Foreign Language (DOE UISFL) Program Governors State University Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A federal grant to assist the university with the development of off-campus study, curricular, and co- and extracurricular opportunities to expand its existing Spanish and Global Studies Programs.	Not published	Varies
Charles A. Lindbergh Chair in Aerospace History Fellowship Grant Smithsonian Institution · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Charles A. Lindbergh Chair in Aerospace History Fellowship is a prestigious 12-month opportunity for senior scholars to advance their research in aerospace history.	Not published	Up to $100K
Inga M. Johnson Endowment Fund West Central Initiative · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
International Collaborative Research Grants American Academy of Religion · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The American Academy of Religion (AAR) offers International Collaborative Research Grants to foster research collaborations among scholars across different geographical regions.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Hench Post-Dissertation Fellowship Grant American Antiquarian Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $44K The Hench Post-Dissertation Fellowship, offered by the American Antiquarian Society, provides a unique opportunity for scholars to refine their dissertations for publication.	Not published	Up to $44K
Halle Foundation Grants The Halle Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Halle Foundation aims to foster understanding and friendship between Germany and the United States through grantmaking in education, culture, and international relations.	Not published	Varies
SC Humanities: Major Grants South Carolina Humanities Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: As of April 2025, Major Grants are suspended until further notice, due to loss of federal funding.	Not published	Varies
Culture and the Arts – Winter Projects Grants   Vermont Humanities · State Not published · Up to $500K Supports three project types: Community programming that invites participation in humanities discourse Curriculum development with plans to share the work to increase access to the humanities Humanities experiences designed to support a…	Not published	Up to $500K
Semiquincentennial Grants Missouri Humanities Council · Foundation Not published · Varies Missouri Humanities is proud to announce a special grant round to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.	Not published	Varies
George and Ann Bass Award for Nautical Archaeology Publications Institute of Nautical Archaeology · Foundation Not published · Varies The George and Ann Bass Award for Nautical Archaeology Publications supports the publication of important nautical archaeology research.	Not published	Varies
Community Project Grants Florida Humanities Council Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K Funding supports public humanities programming aligned with Florida Humanities' mission to preserve, promote and share the history, literature, cultures and personal stories that offer Floridians a better understanding of themselves, their…	Not published	$5K – $10K
Endangered Archives Programme: Area Projects Grant British Library · Foundation Not published · Up to £150,000 The Endangered Archives Programme (EAP) supports the digitisation of at-risk archives globally, preserving cultural heritage through generous funding from Arcadia.	Not published	Up to £150,000
SAA/Folger Fellowship Grant Amherst College Trustees · Foundation Not published · $4K The SAA/Folger Fellowship supports scholars conducting primary research on Shakespeare's works and their cultural contexts.	Not published	$4K
Julie Herzig Desnick Endowment for Archaeological Field Surveys Grant Archaeological Institute of America · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Julie Herzig Desnick Endowment for Archaeological Field Surveys, managed by the Archaeological Institute of America, supports archaeologists in initiating innovative survey projects worldwide.	Not published	Up to $5K
Claude Duthuit Archaeology Grant Institute of Nautical Archaeology · Foundation Not published · Varies The Claude Duthuit Archaeology Grant supports nautical archaeology research and fieldwork projects. The grant has been awarded annually to support worthy archaeological projects.	Not published	Varies
SENIOR FELLOWSHIP for Advanced Research in the Humanities Grant American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA) · Foundation Not published · $90K The SENIOR FELLOWSHIP for Advanced Research in the Humanities supports postdoctoral research across various humanities disciplines at the American School of Classical Studies at Athens.	Not published	$90K
Barra Foundation International Fellowships Grant Historical Society of Pennsylvania · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The Barra Foundation International Fellowships, offered by the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, provide four-week research opportunities for foreign scholars focusing on early American history and culture.	Not published	Up to $4K
Michael Kraus Research Grant in American Colonial History American Historical Association · Foundation Not published · Up to $800 The Michael Kraus Research Grant in American Colonial History, offered by the American Historical Association, supports research proposals focused on intercultural aspects of American and European relations.	Not published	Up to $800
SHARP (Sustaining the Humanities through the American Rescue Plan) Humanities Tennessee · Foundation Not published · $5K – $20K Support jobs in the humanities, keep humanities organizations open, and assist the field in response to and recovery from COVID-19 pandemic	Not published	$5K – $20K
Small Research Grants for Students American Musical Instrument Society Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 The American Musical Instrument Society promotes better understanding of all aspects of the history, design, construction, restoration, and usage of musical instruments in all cultures and from all periods. We Are . . .	Not published	$500
ASLH Early Career Global Legal History Research Fellowship American Society for Legal History Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies ASLH Early Career Global Legal History Research Fellowship supports early-career scholars conducting global legal-history research (2025 recipients named, incl. PhD candidates/postdocs at Princeton and Yale).	Not published	Varies
Rapid Response Grants Vermont Humanities Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K Vermont Humanities offers Rapid Response Grants as part of their grant-making program to support humanities-related projects and initiatives.	Not published	Up to $1K

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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 10, 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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