Social Science & Humanities Grants

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.

1,127 grants
Foundation
Updated daily
US $16,000 - US $30,000
American Academy in Rome · Rolling / Open Foundation

Rome Prize Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Academy in Rome Amount: US $16,000 - US $30,000 Last Updated: February 10, 2026 Summary The Rome Prize Fellowship, offered by the American…

Renaissance Society Of America Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

RSA–Virginia Fox Stern Center Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Renaissance Society Of America Inc Amount: Up to US $3,750 Last Updated: August 04, 2025 Summary The RSA–Virginia Fox Stern…

US $62,500 - US $125,000
RUSSELL SAGE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

RSF: Visiting Scholars Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Russell Sage Foundation Amount: US $62,500 - US $125,000 Last Updated: February 06, 2025 Summary The Russell Sage Foundation's Visiting…

St Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum · November 5, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Rubin and Gloria Feldman Family Educational Institute Funder: St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum Geographic Scope: Projects benefiting Missouri and the Midwest region are especially…

$3,000 - $25,000
RUBIN MUSEUM OF ART AKA THE SHELLEY · December 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Rubin Grants Program Overview: The Rubin Museum of Art supports artists, creatives, and scholars in the field of Himalayan art with an annual grant program that aims to expand awareness and…

Society for Ethnomusicology · Rolling / Open Foundation

Ruth Stone Prize Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Society for Ethnomusicology Amount: Up to US $300 Last Updated: February 22, 2026 Summary The Ruth Stone Prize, awarded by the Society for…

INSTITUTE OF CURRENT WORLD AFFAIRS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Rydell-Frisa Disarmament Education Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Institute of Current World Affairs (ICWA) (Crane-Rogers Foundation) Last Updated: February 03, 2026 Summary Overview About…

Shakespeare Association Of America · Rolling / Open Foundation

SAA First Book Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Shakespeare Association Of America Last Updated: August 15, 2025 Summary The SAA First Book Award, presented by the Shakespeare Association of…

Shakespeare Association Of America · Rolling / Open Foundation

SAA Shakespeare Publics Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Shakespeare Association Of America Last Updated: August 15, 2025 Summary The SAA Shakespeare Publics Award, presented by the Shakespeare…

AMHERST COLLEGE TRUSTEES · Rolling / Open Foundation

SAA/Folger Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Trustees of Amherst College Amount: US $4,000 Last Updated: December 03, 2025 Summary The SAA/Folger Fellowship supports scholars conducting primary…

SOCIETY OF ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIANS · July 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

SAH IDEAS Research Fellowship Focus: Supporting scholars and topics underrepresented at SAH and the academy at large. Purpose: Promotes diversity and inclusion in architectural history scholarship by…

WESTERN HISTORY ASSOCIATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Western History Association 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…

Society for the History of Technology · Rolling / Open Foundation

Sally Hacker Prize Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Society for the History of Technology Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: March 30, 2026 Summary The Sally Hacker Prize, established in 1999 by the Society…

PEKING UNIVERSITY EDUCATION FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Samuel "Sandy" R. Berger Memorial Fellowship Funder: Established at Peking University Education Foundation (USA) in 2019, proposed by Julia Chang Bloch (President of the US-China Education Trust and…

Society for the History of Technology · Rolling / Open Foundation

Samuel Eleazar and Rose Tartakow Levinson Prize Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Society for the History of Technology Last Updated: March 30, 2026 Summary The Samuel Eleazar and Rose Tartakow Levinson…

The James Marston Fitch Charitable Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Samuel H. Kress Mid-Career Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: James Marston Fitch Charitable Foundation Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary The Samuel H. Kress…

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of social science & humanities grants are available?
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.
Who is eligible for social science & humanities grants?
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.
How do I apply for social science & humanities grants?
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.

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