Last updated June 10, 2026
There are currently 1,127 active humanities grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.
Social Science & Humanities Grants provide funding for organizations and programs in this focus area. Sources include federal agencies, state programs, and private foundations. Use the listings below to find current opportunities, eligibility requirements, and deadlines — and apply directly to the funder when you find a fit.
Rapid Response Grants Amount: Up to $1,000 Geographic Scope: Vermont Funder: Vermont Humanities Council Contact Information: - Phone: (802) 262-2626 - Email: community@vermonthumanities.org -…
Rapoport Doctoral Dissertation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rapoport Family Foundation Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: October 22, 2025 Summary The Rapoport Doctoral Dissertation Grants…
Overview The American Historical Association offers the Raymond J. Cunningham Prize annually for the best article published in a journal written by an undergraduate student. The prize was established…
RBS General Scholarships Overview: Rare Book School awards multiple general scholarships to support student attendance at RBS courses. These are available to both first-time and returning RBS…
Reading and Discussion Grants Overview: A grant program supporting humanities-based reading and discussion initiatives. Status: Program remains available and unaffected by 2024-2025…
Reading Frederick Douglass Together Funder: Massachusetts Foundation for the Humanities Geographic Scope: Massachusetts Focus Areas: Public programming centered on reading and discussing Frederick…
Recordings at Risk Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) Amount: US $10,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: January 12, 2026 Summary The Recordings at Risk…
Reese Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Antiquarian Society Last Updated: December 04, 2025 Summary The Reese Fellowship, funded by the William Reese Company, supports research in…
Regional Funds Grant- January Round Status: ACTIVE Funder: Suomen Kulttuurirahasto / The Finnish Cultural Foundation Last Updated: November 10, 2025 Summary The Regional Funds Grant from the Finnish…
Regional Scholar Travel Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Association for Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies (ASEEES) Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: March 13, 2026 Summary The Regional…
Religion and Theology: Responsive Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Henry Luce Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $1,000,000 Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary The Henry Luce Foundation’s Religion and…
Research Fellowship Funder: Arizona Historical Society Geographic Scope: Arizona, the Southwest, and northern Mexico Purpose: Awards short-term research fellowships to visiting scholars to advance…
Research Fellowships Overview: Special awards to scholars to support research in any field of the humanities. These are competitive fellowships awarded annually by the Idaho Humanities Council.…
Research Grants Funder: Center for the Study of Federalism (CSF Associates Publius) Website: federalism.org Geographic Scope: Not specified; appears to be open internationally based on country…
Research Grants for the Documentation of Oral Literature and Traditional Ecological Knowledge Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Firebird Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: December 03, 2025…
Research Grants: DARTS Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Decorative Arts Trust Amount: US $500 - US $2,000 Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The Decorative Arts Trust offers the DARTS Grant to support…
Research Grants: Marie Zimmermann Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Decorative Arts Trust Amount: US $500 - US $2,000 Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary The Marie Zimmermann Grant, offered by the…
Research Incubation Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University Amount: US $30,000 Last Updated: February 14, 2026 Summary The Research…
Research Innovation Collaboratives Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: University Of Notre Dame Du Lac Amount: US $25,000 Last Updated: January 13, 2026 Summary Overview Franco Family Institute for Liberal…
Research Travel Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Textile Society Of America Inc Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: May 31, 2025 Summary The Textile Society of America offers a Research Travel Grant to…
Social Science & Humanities Grants come from a mix of sources. Federal grants typically have the largest awards but more competition. State programs often pass through federal funding with state-specific priorities. Foundation grants tend to be smaller but more flexible, with funders looking for organizations whose mission aligns with their giving priorities.
Eligibility varies by funder. Most grants require 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, though some are open to schools, government agencies, businesses, or individuals. Each listing on this page links to the source application where you can find specific eligibility criteria, required documents, and how to apply.
Start by reviewing the listings below for grants that match your organization's mission and stage. Click through to each grant's source page for full application details. Most funders require an organizational profile, project narrative, budget, and supporting documents. Apply early — competitive grants often close before their deadline.