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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ASLH Kathryn T. Preyer Scholars American Society for Legal History Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kathryn T. Preyer Scholars program selects early-career legal historians to present their work at the ASLH annual meeting, with support to attend. No fabricated figures.	Not published	Varies
The Hatfield Prize Center for Public Justice · Foundation Not published · Varies The Hatfield Prize is awarded annually to three student-faculty pairs who conduct research on social policies that impact vulnerable children, families, and communities.	Not published	Varies
The Garden Club of America and the Royal Horticultural Society Interchange Fellowships Grant The Garden Club of America · Foundation Not published · Up to £16,000 The Garden Club of America and the Royal Horticultural Society offer prestigious Interchange Fellowships aimed at fostering British-American collaboration in horticulture and landscape architecture.	Not published	Up to £16,000
LEH Rebirth Grants Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The LEH Rebirth Grants support initiatives that promote the humanities through public engagement, including diverse projects like festivals, documentaries, and educational programs.	Not published	$1K – $5K
Leo Gershoy Award in Western European History American Historical Association · Foundation Not published · Varies Founded in 1884 and incorporated by Congress in 1889 for the promotion of historical studies, the American Historical Association provides leadership for the discipline and promotes the critical role of historical thinking in public life.	Not published	Varies
Sidney Edelstein Prize Grant Society for the History of Technology · Foundation Not published · $4K The Sidney Edelstein Prize, awarded by the Society for the History of Technology, recognizes outstanding scholarly books in the history of technology published within the last three years.	Not published	$4K
John Koegel Latin American and Latinx Music Fellowship Grant Society For American Music · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The John Koegel Latin American and Latinx Music Fellowship, endowed by John Koegel and supported by generous contributors, is aimed at scholars at any career stage.	Not published	Up to $2K
APA: Public Philosophy Op-Ed Contest Grant American Philosophical Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $100 The APA's Public Philosophy Op-Ed Contest invites submissions from APA members, celebrating outstanding opinion-editorials that merge philosophical thought with accessible writing.	Not published	Up to $100
IFPDA Foundation Book Award Ifpda Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K Annual award honoring excellence in research, scholarship, and the discussion of new ideas in the field of fine prints.	Not published	$3K
The Elizabeth B. Motika Fellowship in Architectural History Grant The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens (The Huntington) · Foundation Not published · $4K – $11K The Elizabeth B. Motika Fellowship in Architectural History offers one to two months of financial support for nontraditional scholars researching The Huntington's architectural collections.	Not published	$4K – $11K
New Foundation for Art History Grants The New Foundation for Art History · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The New Foundation for Art History (NFAH), established in 2019, aims to innovate within the art history field by addressing gaps left by other institutions.	Not published	$1K – $5K
Public Humanities Grant (PHG) New York Council for the Humanities · Foundation Not published · Varies A grant program supporting public humanities initiatives across New York State.	Not published	Varies
Constantine and George Macricostas Fellowship at the Gennadius Library Grant American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA) · Foundation Not published · $12K The Constantine and George Macricostas Fellowship at the Gennadius Library offers a $11,500 stipend and accommodation for research focused on Orthodox Christian Studies.	Not published	$12K
Oscar G. Brockett Essay Prize Grant American Society for Theatre Research · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Oscar G. Brockett Essay Prize honors the best essay published in English within a refereed scholarly journal or volume related to theatre research.	Not published	Up to $2K
Louisville Institute: Dissertation Fellowship Grant Louisville Institute · Foundation Not published · $35K The Louisville Institute's Dissertation Fellowship provides $35,000 to Ph.D. and Th.D. students in the final year of dissertation writing, focusing on Christian faith and related disciplines.	Not published	$35K
ALSCW Dissertation Fellowship Grant Association of Literary Scholars, Critics, and Writers Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The ALSCW Dissertation Fellowship supports scholars whose doctoral dissertations focus on literary history and aesthetics.	Not published	Varies
Boston Athenaeum Fellowship Programs Proprietors of the Boston Athenaeum · Foundation Not published · Varies The Boston Athenaeum offers several fellowship opportunities for researchers, scholars, and educators to support their work using the institution's collections and materials.	Not published	Varies
IIS Italian Heritage Scholarship Istituto Italiano Scuola · Foundation Not published · Varies The IIS Italian Heritage Scholarship supports students who are passionate about Italian culture or require financial assistance to study the Italian language.	Not published	Varies
Alstott Morgan Fellowship Grant American Antiquarian Society · Foundation Not published · $2K – $4K The Alstott Morgan Fellowship, offered by the American Antiquarian Society, supports research on 19th-century American education. It provides a stipend of $2,200 per month for a term of one to two months, available from June 1 to May 31.	Not published	$2K – $4K
MN Humanities: "Why Treaties Matter" Host Application Grant Minnesota Humanities Center · Foundation Not published · Varies The Minnesota Humanities Center invites applications for the "Why Treaties Matter" program, a community-based exhibit promoting understanding of Dakota and Ojibwe histories.	Not published	Varies
NACBS-Folger Institute Fellowship Grant The North American Conference On British Studies Inc · Foundation Not published · $4K – $15K The NACBS-Folger Institute Fellowship offers scholars an opportunity to conduct research on British topics from the early modern period to the present.	Not published	$4K – $15K
Humanities Tennessee SHARP Grant East Tennessee Historical Society Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Dibner Program in the History of Science - Long-Term Awards Grant The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens (The Huntington) · Foundation Not published · $50K The Dibner Program in the History of Science offers long-term fellowships at The Huntington, a prestigious research institution. Scholars in history, literature, and the history of science can apply for nine to twelve months of support.	Not published	$50K
ASOR: Student Travel Grants American Society of Overseas · Foundation Not published · $250 The ASOR Student Travel Grants provide up to ten scholarships of $250 each for students enrolled at institutions that are members of the American Society of Overseas Research (ASOR).	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 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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