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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AHC Public Program Major Grant Arkansas Humanities Council · Foundation Not published · Varies HumanitiesAR, under the official name of Arkansas Humanities Council, is a nonprofit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. In spring 2024, we rebranded with HumanitiesAR as our name.	Not published	Varies
Leyerle-CARA Prize Grant Medieval Academy Of America · Foundation Not published · $1K The Leyerle-CARA Prize, established by the Medieval Academy of America, offers an annual award of $1,000 to support doctoral research for members needing access to Toronto's extensive collections.	Not published	$1K
Chateaubriand Fellowship: Humanities and Social Sciences Grant Ambassade de France aux Etats-Unis · Foundation Not published · Varies The Chateaubriand Fellowship in Humanities and Social Sciences supports exceptional PhD students from U.S. institutions who aim to conduct research in France for 4 to 9 months.	Not published	Varies
Eugenia M. Palmegiano Prize in the History of Journalism Grant American Historical Association · Foundation Not published · $1K The Eugenia M. Palmegiano Prize in the History of Journalism, awarded by the American Historical Association, recognizes the best book published in English on journalism's history.	Not published	$1K
NACBS Dissertation Fellowship Grant The North American Conference On British Studies Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The NACBS Dissertation Fellowship, offered by the North American Conference on British Studies, supports graduate students conducting research in the British Isles on topics related to British history, literature, and culture.	Not published	$5K – $10K
Dunham West Foundation Grant Ruth St John & John Dunham West · Foundation Not published · Varies The Dunham West Foundation Grant, established in 1957, supports arts and humanitarian organizations benefiting Manitowoc County residents.	Not published	Varies
AHPCS Research Fellowship American Historical Print Collections Society · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
New Mexico Humanities Council: Subaward Grants - Quick New Mexico Humanities Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The New Mexico Humanities Council offers Subaward Grants aimed at supporting humanities-focused nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, and governmental institutions.	Not published	Up to $2K
The John S. Aubrey Fellowship Grant The Newberry Library · Foundation Not published · $3K The John S. Aubrey Fellowship at The Newberry Library supports scholars with a demonstrated need for the library's collection. This short-term fellowship is available for one month, offering a stipend of $3,000 per month.	Not published	$3K
Richard C. MacDonald Iliad Endowment for Archaeological Research Grant Archaeological Institute of America · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Richard C. MacDonald Iliad Endowment for Archaeological Research Grant supports innovative projects that explore the context of Troy and the Trojan War's influence on ancient Mediterranean civilization.	Not published	Up to $20K
The Better Angels/Lavine Fellowship The Better Angels Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A mentorship program for history documentary filmmakers whose work explores inclusive stories drawn from America's past. Fellows receive mentorship, advice, and networking opportunities from industry professionals.	Not published	Varies
Greenwall Faculty Scholars Program Grant The Greenwall Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K The Greenwall Faculty Scholars Program supports junior faculty in bioethics research, offering 50% salary support for three years and project funding of $5,000 annually.	Not published	$5K
Community Connector Grants – Nonprofits Arts & Science Council Charlotte/Mecklenburg Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Grant program for nonprofit organizations focused on community engagement and connection.	Not published	Varies
The Met: Leonard A. Lauder Fellowship in Modern Art: Postdoctoral fellowships Grant Metropolitan Museum Of Art · Foundation Not published · Up to $66K The Leonard A. Lauder Fellowship in Modern Art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art offers postdoctoral scholars a unique opportunity to research modern art from diverse perspectives.	Not published	Up to $66K
Opportunity Grants Humanities Tennessee · Foundation Rolling · Up to $3K	Rolling	Up to $3K
Mississippi Humanities Minigrants Grant Mississippi Humanities Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Mississippi Humanities Minigrants program, offered by the Mississippi Humanities Council, supports nonprofit organizations with grants of up to $2,500.	Not published	Up to $3K
The Willson Center Distinguished Artist Or Lecturer Program Grant University of Georgia · Foundation Not published · $2K The Willson Center Distinguished Artist or Lecturer Program at the University of Georgia provides funding for faculty to invite leading thinkers and practitioners to campus.	Not published	$2K
Humanities in Place Grants The Andrew W Mellon Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Humanities in Place supports a fuller, more complex telling of American histories and lived experiences by deepening the range of how and where our stories are told and by bringing a wider variety of voices into the public dialogue.	Not published	Varies
ASTR Translation Prize Grant American Society for Theatre Research · Foundation Not published · $500 The ASTR Translation Prize recognizes the vital contributions of translators in theater and performance studies.	Not published	$500
Mellon Foundation Native American Scholars Initiative (NASI) Postdoctoral Fellowship Grant Listed by American Philosophical Society · Foundation Not published · $76K The Mellon Foundation Native American Scholars Initiative (NASI) Postdoctoral Fellowship offers a nine-month opportunity for recent doctoral graduates, professors, and independent scholars to engage with Indigenous communities.	Not published	$76K
Lapides Fellowship in Pre-1865 Juvenile Literature and Ephemera Grant American Antiquarian Society · Foundation Not published · $2K – $4K The Lapides Fellowship in Pre-1865 Juvenile Literature and Ephemera, offered by the American Antiquarian Society, supports research on American printed and manuscript materials aimed at children and youth up to 1865.	Not published	$2K – $4K
Idaho Humanities: Major Grants Idaho Humanities Council Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $8K The Idaho Humanities Council (IHC) offers Major Grants to support programs that leverage history, culture, and literature to foster public dialogue.	Not published	$1K – $8K
Arizona Humanities Mini Grants Arizona Humanities Council Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $3K Arizona Humanities awards Mini Grants of up to $2,500 to support innovative public humanities programs that increase understanding of the human experience.	Rolling	Up to $3K
Mississippi Humanities Oral History Grants Mississippi Humanities Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Mississippi Humanities Oral History Grants support projects that document the experiences of Mississippians through oral history.	Not published	Up to $10K

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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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