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.
Overview Sundance Institute Documentary Film Program (DFP) The Sundance Institute Documentary Film Program (DFP) supports nonfiction filmmakers worldwide in the production of cinematic documentaries…
SC Humanities Festival Status: Accepting applications (Note: Application deadline was February 13, 2026 - PAST DATE as of today 2026-04-03) Geographic Scope: South Carolina - one community selected…
Overview _NOTE: As of April 2025, Major Grants are suspended until further notice, due to loss of federal funding. _ South Carolina Humanities Mission SC Humanities seeks to enrich the cultural and…
Overview _Note: As of April 2025, Mini Grants are suspended until further notice, due to loss of federal funding._ South Carolina Humanities South Carolina Humanities' mission is to enrich the…
Scarsdale Historical Society Grants Overview: The Scarsdale Historical Society will consider grant applications from individuals or organizations for projects that meet its mission statement.…
Overview Humanities Fund The Humanities Council supports programs that help boost local talent and bring the arts and humanities to Steuben County. These grants are for: * Projects that that…
Schwarz Fellowship for Research on Music Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA) Amount: US $11,500 Last Updated: November 29, 2025 Summary The Schwarz…
Science and Technology Studies Synopsis of Program: Science and Technology Studies (STS) is an interdisciplinary field that investigates the conceptual foundations, historical developments and social…
Science of Science: Discovery, Communication and Impact The Science of Science:Discovery, Communication and Impact (SoS:DCI) program is designed to advance theory and knowledge about increasing the…
Overview Semiquincentennial Grants Missouri Humanities is proud to announce a special grant round to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The Semiquincentennial…
SENIOR FELLOWSHIP for Advanced Research in the Humanities Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA) Amount: US $90,000 Last Updated: October 05, 2025 Summary…
Septima Clark Book Awards Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Council For The Social Studies Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support Last Updated: July 21, 2025 Summary The Septima Clark…
SHARP (Sustaining the Humanities through the American Rescue Plan) Funder: Humanities Tennessee (re-granting from National Endowment for the Humanities) Geographic Scope: Tennessee (all three Grand…
Shepard Urgent Action Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Society of Overseas Research (ASOR) Amount: US $2,500 - US $10,000 Last Updated: January 14, 2026 Summary The Shepard Urgent Action…
Shohet Scholars Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: International Catacomb Society Amount: US $2,000 - US $30,000 Last Updated: November 11, 2025 Summary The Shohet Scholars Grant Program,…
Short-Term Fellowship Funder: Science History Institute, Beckman Center for the History of Chemistry Focus: History of chemistry, chemical engineering, and modern life sciences Eligibility - Open to…
Short-Term Fellowships Offered by: Science History Institute, Beckman Center for the History of Chemistry Geographic Scope: International Eligibility: - Open to all scholars and other researchers,…
Short-Term Research Fellowship Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New York Public Library Amount: US $1,000 - US $4,000 Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary The New York Public Library offers…
Short-Term Resident Research Fellowships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Philosophical Society Amount: US $3,000 - US $9,000 Last Updated: October 23, 2025 Summary The American Philosophical…
SHSI Iowa History Dissertation Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: State Historical Society of Iowa Amount: Up to US $1,500 Last Updated: April 24, 2025 Summary The SHSI Iowa History Dissertation…