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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Artists & Scholars Project Grants Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomer · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The Artists & Scholars Project Grants support individual artists and scholars residing in Montgomery County, MD, with awards ranging from $1,000 to $5,000.	Not published	$1K – $5K
Human Geography Small Grants Program Institute of Human Geography · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Human Geography Small Grants Program, managed by the Institute for Human Geography, offers grants up to $5,000 for innovative research proposals.	Not published	Up to $5K
John K. Fairbank Prize in East Asian History Grant American Historical Association · Foundation Not published · $1K The John K. Fairbank Prize in East Asian History, awarded by the American Historical Association, recognizes exceptional scholarly work in the history of East Asia, particularly focusing on books published after 1800.	Not published	$1K
American Historical Print Collectors Society Fellowship Grant American Antiquarian Society · Foundation Not published · $2K – $4K The American Historical Print Collectors Society Fellowship supports research on American prints from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.	Not published	$2K – $4K
Harvard-Yenching Library Travel Grant Harvard University · Foundation Not published · $2K The Harvard-Yenching Library Travel Grant supports scholars outside Boston in utilizing its extensive collections for research.	Not published	$2K
Library Research Grants at Getty The J Paul Getty Trust · Foundation Not published · $2K – $5K The Library Research Grants at Getty support researchers globally, providing vital access to the Getty Library's extensive collections.	Not published	$2K – $5K
Institute of Nautical Archaeology: Project Funding Grant Institute of Nautical Archaeology · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The Institute of Nautical Archaeology (INA) offers project funding to support research and fieldwork related to maritime archaeology.	Not published	Up to $8K
African Peacebuilding and Developmental Dynamics (APDD): Individual Research Fellowships (IRF) Grant Social Science Research Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $12K The African Peacebuilding and Developmental Dynamics (APDD) program by the Social Science Research Council offers Individual Research Fellowships to enhance independent African research on peacebuilding.	Not published	Up to $12K
IH: General Operating Grants Illinois Humanities Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K Illinois Humanities offers General Operating Grants to support organizations dedicated to the humanities across Illinois.	Not published	Up to $10K
Craft Research Fund Grant The Center for Craft Creativity · Foundation Not published · $5K – $15K The Craft Research Fund Grant, initiated in 2005, is a key program supporting scholarly craft research in the U.S. It funds researchers and curators exploring craft history and theory, with a focus on projects that reveal new insights into…	Not published	$5K – $15K
Genomics in Context Awards: collaborative research at the intersection of genomics, humanities, social sciences and bioethics Grant The Wellcome Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to €500,000 The Genomics in Context Awards support transdisciplinary teams to advance research at the intersection of genomics, humanities, social sciences, and bioethics.	Not published	Up to €500,000
Visions – Projects + Events Grant Humanities Council of Washington DC Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Visions – Projects + Events Grant, administered by HumanitiesDC, invites DC-based nonprofit organizations to create innovative public humanities programs.	Not published	Up to $25K
ASTR Collaborative Research Award Grant American Society for Theatre Research · Foundation Not published · $2K The ASTR Collaborative Research Award aims to enhance research collaboration across various academic and community contexts, both domestically and internationally.	Not published	$2K
WV Humanities Teachers Institutes Grant The West Virginia Humanities Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The WV Humanities Teachers Institutes Grant, offered by the West Virginia Humanities Council, supports the development of summer seminars in humanities for K-12 teachers.	Not published	Up to $20K
Decorative Arts Trust: Publishing Grants for Dissertations and First-Time Authors Decorative Arts Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Decorative Arts Trust has launched a new grant program aimed at supporting book-length academic publications based on completed dissertations or by first-time authors.	Not published	Up to $5K
Roland Jackson Memorial Grant American Musicological Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Roland Jackson Memorial Grant, offered by the American Musicological Society, honors the legacy of Roland Jackson and supports innovative projects in musical analysis.	Not published	Up to $2K
Helen M. Woodruff Fellowship of the AIA and the American Academy in Rome Archaeological Institute of America · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Two letters of reference from persons familiar with you and your work are required and must be submitted electronically by the deadline._ The AIA promotes archaeological inquiry and public understanding of the material record of the…	Not published	Varies
Graduate Student Travel Grants Society for the Study of Early Modern Women and Gender · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The Society for the Study of Early Modern Women and Gender offers Graduate Student Travel Grants to support up to six graduate students annually.	Not published	Up to $500
The Midwest Modern Language Association (MMLA) Fellowship Grant The Newberry Library · Foundation Not published · $3K The Midwest Modern Language Association (MMLA) Fellowship, offered by The Newberry Library, supports scholars engaged in literary and cultural criticism.	Not published	$3K
Humanities for All Grants Humanities Kansas Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Organizations are strongly encouraged, but not required, to submit a draft.	Not published	Varies
Wallace K. and Jane Ewing Scholarship Grant Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Wallace K. and Jane Ewing Scholarship, funded by the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation, supports high school seniors from the Tri-Cities pursuing studies in English.	Not published	Varies
Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize for Film The Better Angels Society Inc · Foundation Not published · $200K Recognizes late-stage documentary films that use original research and compelling narrative to tell stories that bring American history to life using archival materials.	Not published	$200K
HFF Small Grant Awards Honor Frost Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to £10,000 The HFF Small Grant Awards support maritime archaeology research in the Eastern Mediterranean, particularly in Cyprus, Lebanon, and Syria.	Not published	Up to £10,000
Beckman Center Fellowships - Dissertation Fellowships (9 months) Grant Science History Institute · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The Beckman Center Fellowships support graduate students conducting research for their doctoral dissertations for nine months.	Not published	Up to $30K

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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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