Social Science & Humanities Grants

Last updated October 10, 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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AHC Individual Research Major Grant Arkansas Humanities Council · Foundation Not published · Varies HumanitiesAR, under the official name of Arkansas Humanities Council, is a nonprofit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. In spring 2024, we rebranded with HumanitiesAR as our name.	Not published	Varies
Annual Meeting Grants: National Institute of Social Sciences Annual Meeting Travel Grants American Historical Association · Foundation Not published · Up to $400 The National Institute of Social Sciences Annual Meeting Travel Grants provide financial assistance to graduate students attending the AHA annual meeting.	Not published	Up to $400
Journal Submission Asianetwork Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Opportunity to submit to an ASIANetwork journal on a rolling basis.	Rolling	Varies
Shepard Urgent Action Grants American Society of Overseas · Foundation Not published · $3K – $10K The Shepard Urgent Action Grants, offered by the American Society of Overseas Research (ASOR), provide funding between $2,500 and $10,000 for emergency conservation projects at archaeological sites in the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern…	Not published	$3K – $10K
DC Oral History - Beyond the Archive Grants Humanities Council of Washington DC Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $12K The DC Oral History - Beyond the Archive Grants provide funding for community organizations and individuals to create public humanities projects utilizing existing oral history collections.	Not published	Up to $12K
Terry Belanger Endowed Scholarship: Matching-Gift Challenge The Book Arts Press Inc · Foundation Ongoing · Varies An endowed scholarship fund established to honor Terry Belanger, a prominent figure in rare book studies. The fund operates as a matching-gift challenge to encourage donations that support RBS scholarships.	Ongoing	Varies
Paul Oskar Kristeller Fellowship Grant Renaissance Society Of America Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Paul Oskar Kristeller Fellowship, offered by the Renaissance Society of America, supports scholarly research in various disciplines, excluding Art History.	Not published	Up to $2K
CSA Scholars’ Roundtable Honor Grant Costume Society of America · Foundation Not published · Varies The CSA Scholars’ Roundtable Honor recognizes individuals who exemplify excellence in costume scholarship.	Not published	Varies
New Foundation for Art History: Non-Residential Fellowships Grant The New Foundation for Art History · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The New Foundation for Art History (NFAH) offers innovative non-residential fellowships for mid-career scholars, emphasizing excellence in research across various art eras and cultures.	Not published	Up to $50K
Doctoral Fellowships American Bar Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The ABF offers doctoral fellowships for graduate students pursuing research in law and social science. Fellowship positions are often co-sponsored with partner institutions and funding agencies including:	Not published	Varies
David Whitehouse Research Residency for Scholars Grant The Corning Museum Of Glass · Foundation Not published · Varies The David Whitehouse Research Residency for Scholars at The Corning Museum of Glass offers a unique opportunity for scholars to engage with the museum's extensive glass research resources.	Not published	Varies
NCAC: Folklife Apprenticeship Program Grant North Carolina Arts Council · Foundation Not published · $3K – $7K The NCAC: Folklife Apprenticeship Program offers 12-month apprenticeships in folk and traditional arts within North Carolina's Appalachian communities.	Not published	$3K – $7K
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation Research Travel Grants Gerald R Ford Presidential Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation awards grants in support of research in the holdings of the Gerald R. Ford Library. A grant defrays travel and living expenses of a research trip to the Ford Library.	Not published	Varies
AHPCS Fellowship and Internship Program American Historical Print Collections Society · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
ISRF: Small Group Projects Grant Independent Social Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Independent Social Research Foundation (ISRF) supports innovative small group projects in social sciences, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.	Not published	Varies
Jacob Hirsch Fellowship Grant American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA) · Foundation Not published · $12K The Jacob Hirsch Fellowship, offered by the American School of Classical Studies at Athens, supports U.S. or Israeli Ph.D. candidates and early-career scholars in archaeology.	Not published	$12K
Projects and Proposals Committee Funding American Society for Legal History Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The ASLH welcomes applications to the Projects and Proposals Committee to fund new initiatives in the study, presentation, and production of legal historical scholarship and in the communication of legal history to all its possible publics…	Not published	Varies
NACBS Pre-Dissertation Grants The North American Conference On British Studies Inc · Foundation Not published · $4K The NACBS Pre-Dissertation Grants support Ph.D. candidates in conducting preliminary research on dissertation topics related to British history and studies.	Not published	$4K
Neil Ker Memorial Fund Grant The British Academy · Foundation Not published · Up to £2,000 The Neil Ker Memorial Fund Grant supports research on Western medieval manuscripts, particularly those of British interest.	Not published	Up to £2,000
Clinton Presidential Research Fellowship Grant Bill Hillary & Chelsea Clinton Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The Clinton Presidential Research Fellowship, offered by the Clinton Presidential Library and the Clinton Foundation, supports graduate students and early career academics in the humanities and social sciences.	Not published	$1K – $5K
Growth and Outreach Fund History of Economics Society · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Greater Good: Humanities in Academia Grants Florida Humanities Council Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K Designed to support community programming at Florida academic institutions. The program emphasizes taking important humanities conversations beyond the campus and into the community.	Not published	$5K – $10K
Morris D. Forkosch Prize in British History Grant American Historical Association · Foundation Not published · $1K The Morris D. Forkosch Prize, awarded by the American Historical Association, honors the best book in English on British history since 1485.	Not published	$1K
Cultural Property Agreements Implementation Grants Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs · Foundation Not published · $25K – $150K The Cultural Property Agreements Implementation Grants (CPAIG) program, administered by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, supports projects aimed at safeguarding cultural property in countries with specific agreements or…	Not published	$25K – $150K

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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 10, 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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