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.
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…
Sidney Edelstein Prize Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Society for the History of Technology Amount: US $3,500 Last Updated: September 30, 2025 Summary The Sidney Edelstein Prize, awarded by the Society…
Sister Alfreda Elsensohn Award Overview: An award offered by the Idaho Humanities Council. Limited information available in provided content. Contact: Idaho Humanities Council - Phone: 208-345-5346…
Small Grant Fund Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Philosophical Association Inc Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: April 17, 2025 Summary The Small Grant Fund by the American Philosophical…
Small Grants for Faculty Research Projects Status: ACTIVE Funder: Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: February 20, 2026 Summary…
Small Research Grants for Students Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Musical Instrument Society Inc Amount: US $500 Last Updated: January 30, 2026 Summary Overview American Musical Instrument Society…
Smithsonian American Art Museum Fellowship Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Smithsonian Institution (SI) Amount: Up to US $62,000 Last Updated: August 22, 2025 Summary The Smithsonian American…
Overview Smithsonian Exhibition Starter Kit Create a Smithsonian Exhibition for Your Town Florida Humanities, in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution’s Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES),…
Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program: Postdoctoral Fellowships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Smithsonian Institution (SI) Amount: Up to US $124,000 Last Updated: August 11, 2025 Summary The…
Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program: Predoctoral Fellowships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Smithsonian Institution (SI) Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: August 20, 2025 Summary The…
Smithsonian Museum on Main Street Funder: Massachusetts Foundation for the Humanities Geographic Scope: Massachusetts Focus Areas: Traveling exhibitions and public programming through partnership…
SMT-40 Dissertation Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Society For Music Theory Inc Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: December 22, 2024 Summary The SMT-40 Dissertation Fellowship, offered by the…