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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The Charles Montgomery Gray Fellowship Grant The Newberry Library · Foundation Not published · $3K The Charles Montgomery Gray Fellowship at The Newberry Library supports scholars in need of specific collection items for their research.	Not published	$3K
The Commonwealth Fund’s Paul Engel Memorial Award Program Rockefeller Archive Center · Foundation Not published · Varies _Note: Potential applicants should first contact the RAC at archive@rockarch.org with a description of their proposed research and indicate that their inquiry is for the purposes of applying for this award.	Not published	Varies
Public Humanities Grant Hawaii Council for Humanities · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K This is the broadest-ranging grant program offered by Hawaiʻi Council for the Humanities.	Not published	Up to $10K
Sally and Ken Owens 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
ISF Policy Scholarship Program Grant Islamic Scholarship Fund · Foundation Not published · $3K – $5K The ISF Policy Scholarship Program offers financial assistance ranging from $3,000 to $5,000 for scholars dedicated to improving Muslim representation in media and government.	Not published	$3K – $5K
NHC Residential Fellowships National Humanities Center · Foundation Not published · Varies The National Humanities Center's core program providing residential fellowships for advanced humanities research. The Center is the world's only independent institute dedicated exclusively to advanced study in all areas of the humanities.	Not published	Varies
Research Innovation Collaboratives Grant University of Notre Dame du Lac · Foundation Not published · $25K Franco Family Institute for Liberal Arts and the Public Good Founded by the College of Arts & Letters in 1984 as the Institute for Scholarship in the Liberal Arts and renamed in 2025, the Franco Family Institute for Liberal Arts and the…	Not published	$25K
Robert L. McNeil Jr. Fellowship Grant Historical Society of Pennsylvania · Foundation Not published · $3K The Robert L. McNeil Jr. Fellowship, offered by the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, supports advanced research in early American history.	Not published	$3K
Knowledge Frontiers: International Interdisciplinary Research Projects Grant The British Academy · Foundation Not published · Up to £300,000 The Knowledge Frontiers grant by The British Academy supports UK-based researchers in the humanities and social sciences to lead international interdisciplinary projects on Just Transitions.	Not published	Up to £300,000
The American Trust for the British Library-Newberry Transatlantic Fellowship Grant The Newberry Library · Foundation Not published · $3K The American Trust for the British Library-Newberry Transatlantic Fellowship offers scholars the opportunity to conduct research in both the British Library and the Newberry Library.	Not published	$3K
John Lewis Award for Public Service to the Discipline of History 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
George Bereday Annual Best CER Article Award Comparative and International Education Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Recognizes the best article published in the Comparative Education Review for its importance in shaping the field, analytic merit, policy implications, theoretical constructs, and implications for future research.	Not published	Varies
Data Fluencies Project Social Science Research Council · Foundation Not published · Varies The Data Fluencies Project provides research grants to Ph.D. students actively enrolled in doctoral programs in the United States and Canada to explore data-centric practices that advance socially beneficial outcomes.	Not published	Varies
OI-Fort Ticonderoga Short-term Fellowship Grant Omohundro Institute of Early American History & Culture · Foundation Not published · $3K The OI-Fort Ticonderoga Short-term Fellowship supports scholars interested in early American history, granting access to Fort Ticonderoga's extensive military collections.	Not published	$3K
Resident Scholars: Weatherhead Fellowship Grant School for Advanced Research (SAR) · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K The Resident Scholars: Weatherhead Fellowship offers annual support for up to six scholars from the humanities and social sciences to prepare manuscripts or dissertations.	Not published	Up to $40K
Richard L. Blinder Award Grant The James Marston Fitch Charitable Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Richard L. Blinder Award, presented biennially by the James Marston Fitch Charitable Foundation, recognizes architects and professionals in historic preservation for innovative proposals that advance architectural preservation in the…	Not published	Up to $15K
Wiener Laboratory Pre-Doctoral Research Fellowship Grant American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA) · Foundation Not published · $20K The Wiener Laboratory Pre-Doctoral Research Fellowship at the American School of Classical Studies at Athens offers a unique opportunity for graduate students to conduct interdisciplinary research on the ancient Greek world.	Not published	$20K
Paul Rehak Memorial Traveling Fellowship ( Graduate Students) Grant American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA) · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Paul Rehak Memorial Traveling Fellowship, offered by the American School of Classical Studies at Athens, supports graduate students during the 2025-2026 academic year.	Not published	Up to $1K
American Musicological Society Publication Subventions: For Individuals Grant American Musicological Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The American Musicological Society (AMS) offers publication subventions to individuals for music studies-related works.	Not published	Up to $3K
IH: INcommon Grant Indiana Humanities Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The IH: INcommon Grant, offered by Indiana Humanities, supports tax-exempt organizations in developing public programs that explore critical issues related to race and ethnicity.	Not published	Up to $5K
The Estella Canziani Post-Graduate Bursary for Research Grant The Folklore Society · Foundation Not published · Up to £1,500 The Estella Canziani Post-Graduate Bursary for Research, offered by The Folklore Society, supports research in Folklore Studies at UK universities.	Not published	Up to £1,500
Justin G. Schiller Fellowship Grant American Antiquarian Society · Foundation Not published · $2K – $4K The Justin G. Schiller Fellowship, offered by the American Antiquarian Society, supports research on American children's books published before 1876.	Not published	$2K – $4K
The Barbara Owen Research Grant Westfield Center for Historical Keyboard Studies · Foundation Not published · $2K The Westfield Center for Historical Keyboard Studies offers a unique environment for the study, appreciation, use, and promotion of a wide range of keyboard instruments.	Not published	$2K
Roy Rosenzweig Prize for Creativity in Digital History Grant American Historical Association · Foundation Not published · $4K The Roy Rosenzweig Prize for Creativity in Digital History, awarded annually by the AHA and the RRCHNM at GMU, honors innovative, publicly available new media projects that engage thoughtfully with technology and history.	Not published	$4K

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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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