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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Max Kade Foundation Grant Max Kade Foundationinc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Max Kade Foundation Grant supports educational institutions and charitable organizations recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS.	Not published	Varies
Armstrong Foundation Grants The Armstrong Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Armstrong Foundation provides funding to support educational mediums advocating the value of the U.S. Constitution.	Not published	Varies
Newberry: Short-Term Residential Fellowships for Individual Research Grant The Newberry Library · Foundation Not published · $3K The Newberry Library offers short-term residential fellowships for individual research, providing scholars with the opportunity to explore its extensive collections.	Not published	$3K
The Met: Interdisciplinary Fellowship Grant Metropolitan Museum Of Art · Foundation Not published · Up to $63K The Met's Interdisciplinary Fellowship promotes innovative research across various disciplines, inviting scholars from diverse backgrounds to engage with the Museum's extensive collections.	Not published	Up to $63K
BSHS Research Grant The British Society for the History of Science · Foundation Not published · £50 - £500 The BSHS Research Grant offers funding ranging from £50 to £500 for research activities such as archival visits and photography.	Not published	£50 - £500
The Western History Association/Huntington Library Martin Ridge Fellowship Grant Western History Association · Foundation Not published · $4K The Western History Association/Huntington Library Martin Ridge Fellowship offers a $3500, one-month research opportunity at The Huntington Library.	Not published	$4K
Stacy Lloyd III Fellowship for Bibliographic Study Grant Oak Spring Garden Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K The Stacy Lloyd III Fellowship for Bibliographic Study supports early-career scholars focused on the history, art, and culture of plants and landscapes.	Not published	$10K
Community Stories (formerly California Story Fund) California Humanities · Foundation Not published · $8K – $10K Community Stories is an ongoing story-gathering effort to document community life in California. This program coincides, at times, with thematic initiatives conducted by California Humanities.	Not published	$8K – $10K
Harry Middleton Fellowship in Presidential Studies Grant LBJ Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K The Harry Middleton Fellowship in Presidential Studies, established by the LBJ Foundation, supports research at the LBJ Library and other National Archives facilities.	Not published	$5K
David Jaffee Fellowship in Visual and Material Culture Grant American Antiquarian Society · Foundation Not published · $2K – $4K The David Jaffee Fellowship in Visual and Material Culture, offered by the American Antiquarian Society, supports postdoctoral scholars and graduate students researching American history before 1900.	Not published	$2K – $4K
Summer Grants Dietrich Von Hildebrand Legacy Project · Foundation Not published · $3K Enable a period of focused engagement with Hildebrandian and personalist ideas resulting in new writing destined for publication.	Not published	$3K
Buice Travel Fund Grant Keats-Shelley Association of America · Foundation Not published · Varies The Buice Travel Fund, provided by the Keats-Shelley Association of America, offers financial assistance for graduate students, independent scholars, and assistant professors to attend K-SAA conferences or symposia.	Not published	Varies
Wyoming Humanities: Spark Grant Wyoming Humanities Council · Foundation Not published · Varies Wyoming Humanities is our state’s affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and an independent 501(c)3 non-profit governed by a board of private citizens who believe the humanities can help us better understand the…	Not published	Varies
Open Book Prize + Arcadia Open Access Publishing Award Grant American Council of Learned Societies · Foundation Not published · $20K – $30K Open Book Prize + Arcadia Open Access Publishing Award ACLS welcomes submissions to its 2026 Open Access Book Prizes, funded with generous support from Arcadia.	Not published	$20K – $30K
ACLS Project Grants for HBCU Faculty American Council of Learned Societies · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The ACLS Project Grants for HBCU Faculty provide up to $10,000 to support early-stage project design and development over a 12- to 15-month period.	Not published	Up to $10K
CT Humanities: Quick Grants Connecticut Humanities Council Inc · Foundation Not published · $250 – $5K CT Humanities offers Quick Grants to support community-oriented public programs that enhance understanding of history, culture, and values.	Not published	$250 – $5K
Bisbee Foundation Mini Grants for Individuals Arizona Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The Bisbee Foundation Mini Grants for Individuals provide funding up to $500 to support community-benefiting programs in arts, humanities, education, and historic preservation.	Not published	Up to $500
The Center: A. W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship Grant National Gallery of Art · Foundation Not published · $110K The A. W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship at the National Gallery of Art supports research in the history, theory, and criticism of visual arts across various periods and regions.	Not published	$110K
Fellowships Library Study Hall Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Annually supporting dozens of fellows dedicated to creating a just, equitable and sustainable future.	Not published	Varies
MHS Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Small and Structured Grants Minnesota Historical Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The MHS Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Small and Structured Grants provide essential funding for projects that preserve and enhance Minnesota's rich history and cultural resources.	Not published	Up to $20K
Wiley Housewright Dissertation Award Grant Society For American Music · Foundation Not published · Varies The Wiley Housewright Dissertation Award, presented by the Society for American Music, honors exceptional dissertations in American music, recognizing their depth and contribution to the field.	Not published	Varies
NACBS Undergraduate Essay Prize Grant The North American Conference On British Studies Inc · Foundation Not published · $100 The NACBS Undergraduate Essay Prize, awarded by The North American Conference on British Studies, recognizes outstanding essays on British topics from undergraduates at U.S. and Canadian universities.	Not published	$100
Asian Cultural Council Fellowships & Grants Asian Cultural Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Asian Cultural Council (ACC) awards fellowships and grants supporting cultural exchange between the United States and Asia (and within Asia), including New York Fellowships, Individual Fellowships, and Grants to Institutions across…	Not published	Varies
Charles Davis Award for Best Graduate Student Presentation at Convention Grant Rocky Mountain Modern Language Association · Foundation Not published · $250 The Charles Davis Award recognizes the best graduate student presentation at the RMMLA Convention, honoring Professor Charles Davis's contributions to the field.	Not published	$250

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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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