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 federal 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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Recordings at Risk Grant Council on Library and Information Resources · Foundation Not published · $10K – $50K The Recordings at Risk Grant, administered by CLIR, supports the preservation of rare audio and audiovisual media of scholarly value through digital reformatting.	Not published	$10K – $50K
Regional Scholar Travel Grant Association for Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies (ASEEES) · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Regional Scholar Travel Grant, offered by the Association for Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies (ASEEES), provides up to $1,000 to support travel for faculty and independent scholars from Eastern Europe and Eurasia.	Not published	Up to $1K
ASA Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants American Sociological Association · Foundation Not published · Up to $16K The ASA Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants support doctoral students in sociology conducting empirical research. With a focus on advancing sociological knowledge, the program offers up to 25 awards of $16,000 each.	Not published	Up to $16K
NHC Mini Grants Nebraska Humanities Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The NHC Mini Grants, offered by the Nebraska Humanities Council, aim to support nonprofit projects that foster cultural connections and enhance the understanding of humanities across Nebraska.	Not published	Up to $2K
Immigration Program Grants Chinese Historical and Cultural Project · Foundation Not published · Varies The Immigration program explores universal issues of discrimination, cultural identity, and policies surrounding immigration. Students:	Not published	Varies
CLIR Recordings at Risk Council on Library and Information Resources · Foundation Not published · Varies Recordings at Risk is 'a grant program that supports the preservation of rare and unique audio, audiovisual, and other time-based media of high public value,' and it is 'open to eligible organizations in the United States.' CLIR lists…	Not published	Varies
UMN Graduate School: Harold Leonard Memorial Fellowship in Film Study Grant University of Minnesota · Foundation Not published · $25K The Harold Leonard Memorial Fellowship in Film Study supports doctoral students at the University of Minnesota focusing on film history, criticism, theory, or aesthetics.	Not published	$25K
Chiang Ching Kuo Foundation For International Scholarly Exchange Publication Subsidies Grant Chiang Ching-KUO Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The Chiang Ching Kuo Foundation for International Scholarly Exchange offers publication subsidies for scholarly works that enhance understanding of Chinese culture and society.	Not published	$5K – $10K
General Operating Support Grant Humanities Council of Washington DC Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The General Operating Support Grant, offered by HumanitiesDC, provides crucial unrestricted funds to bolster the humanities sector in Washington, D.C. This grant is targeted at non-profit organizations with a humanities-focused mission and…	Not published	Up to $25K
William B. Pratt Endowment Fund- Traditional and Folk Arts Grants Montana Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $2K The William B. Pratt Endowment Fund supports Montana's Traditional and Folk Arts, encouraging storytelling and cultural preservation. Grants ranging from $500 to $2,000 promote community involvement in arts and media.	Not published	$500 – $2K
Lois Ibsen al-Faruqi Award Grant Society for Ethnomusicology · Foundation Not published · Varies The Lois Ibsen al-Faruqi Award, presented by the Society for Ethnomusicology, recognizes the scholarly contributions of music scholars or institutions within the Islamic world.	Not published	Varies
AFCP 2020 Small Grants Competition U.S. Mission to Egypt · Federal Forecast · $10K – $200K The Cultural Affairs Office of the U.S. Embassy in Cairo is now accepting project applications for the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) 2020 Small Grants Competition.	Forecast	$10K – $200K
Cultural Coalition: Project Grant Clackamas County Arts Alliance · Foundation Not published · $751 – $5K The Clackamas County Cultural Coalition offers Project Grants to enhance local arts, heritage, and humanities. Grants range from $751 to $3,500, requiring measurable outcomes and community support.	Not published	$751 – $5K
IH Action Grants Illinois Humanities Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Apply by submitting a Letter of Intent by one of the three deadline dates. We meet shortly after the LOI deadline date and will get back to a select few groups to request a full proposal.	Not published	Varies
Peter E. Palmquist Memorial Fund Grant Humboldt Area Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $2K The Peter E. Palmquist Memorial Fund Grant provides vital support for research into under-researched women photographers and Western American photographers from the Great Depression era.	Not published	$500 – $2K
Lloyd Lewis Fellowships in American History Grant The Newberry Library · Foundation Not published · $20K – $45K The Lloyd Lewis Fellowships in American History, offered by The Newberry Library, provide scholars with the opportunity to conduct in-depth research on American history using the library's extensive collections.	Not published	$20K – $45K
Ricci Institute Travel Grants The Ricci Institute for Chinese-Western Cultural History at Boston College · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Ricci Institute Travel Grants support faculty, doctoral students, and researchers from outside Boston to utilize the Institute's library and archival collections for their research on topics related to Chinese-Western cultural exchange…	Not published	Up to $2K
Annual Conference Fellowships Society of Architectural Historians · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
APA: Baumgardt Memorial Fellowship Grant American Philosophical Association Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The APA Baumgardt Memorial Fellowship, established in 1975, supports research in ethics, welcoming applicants globally whose work relates to the philosophical ideas of David Baumgardt.	Not published	$10K
The Louise R. Lester Foundation Grant Robertson Family Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Louise R. Lester Foundation seeks to effect positive change in the communities and lives of the people who are served through our philanthropic support.	Not published	Varies
Japanese Studies Fellowship Program- Research Fellowship (Long-Term) Grant The Japanese American Association of New York Inc · Foundation Not published · More than ¥400,000 The Japanese Studies Fellowship Program supports scholars conducting research in Japan, enhancing international cultural exchange. Managed by the Japan Foundation, it offers funding for humanities and social sciences projects.	Not published	More than ¥400,000
Constitution Day Grants Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities · Foundation Not published · Varies Funds support programming that engages with the origins, ideals, and legacies of the U.S. Constitution.	Not published	Varies
Latino Museum Studies Program - Postdoctoral Fellowship Grant Smithsonian Institution · Foundation Not published · Up to $62K The Latino Museum Studies Program offers postdoctoral fellowships for independent scholars to research the U.S. Latino experience at Smithsonian institutions.	Not published	Up to $62K
KROC Institute: Visiting Research Fellowships Grant University of Notre Dame du Lac · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The KROC Institute at the University of Notre Dame offers Visiting Research Fellowships for scholars focused on peace studies.	Not published	Up to $30K

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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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