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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Conservation Guest Scholars Grants The J Paul Getty Trust · Foundation Not published · $22K – $43K The Conservation Guest Scholars Grants, offered by the J Paul Getty Trust, provide established scholars with the opportunity to conduct independent research at the Getty Conservation Institute for three to six months.	Not published	$22K – $43K
CAA Professional Development Fellowship in Art History Grant College Art Association · Foundation Not published · $10K The CAA Professional Development Fellowship in Art History provides crucial support for recent PhD graduates and scholars from multicultural and underrepresented backgrounds in the field of art history.	Not published	$10K
NHSCA Folklife and Traditional Arts Project Grants New Hampshire State Council on the Arts · Foundation Not published · $1K – $8K The NHSCA Folklife and Traditional Arts Project Grants aim to support and preserve New Hampshire's folklife and traditional arts.	Not published	$1K – $8K
Getty: Predoctoral Fellowship Grant The J Paul Getty Trust · Foundation Not published · $30K The Getty Predoctoral Fellowship supports early-career scholars globally, enabling them to contribute original research in art history.	Not published	$30K
James M. Banner, Jr., Lecture on the State of the Discipline of History American Historical Association · Foundation Not published · Varies The Association recognizes a wide variety of distinguished historical work, which can take the form of an exceptional book in the field, distinguished teaching and mentoring in the classroom, films, or digital projects and resources.	Not published	Varies
ASEEES Dissertation Research Grant: Alfred J. Rieber Dissertation Research Grant in History Association for Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies (ASEEES) · Foundation Not published · Up to $6K The ASEEES Dissertation Research Grant supports doctoral research in Eastern Europe and Eurasia, offering up to $6,000 for graduate students from any discipline.	Not published	Up to $6K
Norm and Sibby Whitten Publication Subvention Fund Grant Society for the Anthropology of Lowland South America · Foundation Not published · $250 – $5K The Norm and Sibby Whitten Publication Subvention Fund, managed by the Society for the Anthropology of Lowland South America (SALSA), provides financial assistance for the publication of original monographs and peer-reviewed articles…	Not published	$250 – $5K
WV Humanities: Major Grants The West Virginia Humanities Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The West Virginia Humanities Council provides matching grants for nonprofit organizations to create public humanities programming in West Virginia.	Not published	Up to $20K
GLCA New Writers Award Great Lakes Colleges Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A national literary award program that has been recognizing promising young authors since 1970.	Not published	Varies
The Tessler – Sabbagh Graduate Student Prize Award Grant American Institute for Maghrib Studies Inc · Foundation Not published · $750 The Tessler – Sabbagh Graduate Student Prize Award, administered by the American Institute for Maghrib Studies (AIMS), invites graduate student members to submit papers addressing the Maghrib.	Not published	$750
Forrest E. Mars, Jr. Chocolate History Grant Mars Snacking Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K The Forrest E. Mars, Jr. Chocolate History Grant, offered by the Mars Wrigley Foundation, supports projects that explore and share chocolate's rich cultural history.	Not published	$50K
Colorado Book Awards Colorado Humanities · Foundation Not published · Varies The Colorado Book Awards recognize and celebrate outstanding contributions by Colorado authors, editors, illustrators, and photographers. Now in their 29th year (as of 2020), the awards are presented each spring.	Not published	Varies
Archival Fellowships Afro Charities Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies With support from the National Historic Publications and Records Commission, Afro Charities launched its archival processing fellowship to train fellows in archival processes through hands-on work on the AFRO collection.	Not published	Varies
Fellowships for Faculty- Career Enhancement Fellowship Grant Institute for Citizens and Scholars · Foundation Not published · Up to $35K The Career Enhancement Fellowship, offered by Citizens & Scholars, supports junior faculty from diverse backgrounds in the humanities and humanistic social sciences.	Not published	Up to $35K
The Monticello College Foundation Fellowship for Women Grant The Newberry Library · Foundation Not published · $20K – $45K The Monticello College Foundation Fellowship for Women, offered by The Newberry Library, supports pre-tenure women scholars aiming for future scholarly productivity.	Not published	$20K – $45K
Subventions for Events at the Annual Meeting Grant Society For Music Theory Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Society for Music Theory (SMT) offers Subventions for Events at its Annual Meeting, aimed at enhancing music theory engagement.	Not published	Varies
Reading and Discussion Grants New York Council for the Humanities · Foundation Not published · Varies A grant program supporting humanities-based reading and discussion initiatives.	Not published	Varies
CT Humanities: Capacity Building Grant Program Connecticut Humanities Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Founded in 1974, Connecticut Humanities (CTH) is an independent, non-profit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. CTH connects people to the humanities through grants, programs, and collaboration with other organizations.	Not published	Varies
Diana Korzenik Virtual Research Fellowship Grant American Antiquarian Society · Foundation Not published · $4K The Diana Korzenik Virtual Research Fellowship, offered by the American Antiquarian Society, provides support for scholars researching American history and culture through 1900.	Not published	$4K
Colonial Period Restoration and Preservation Grants Society of Colonial Wars in New Jersey · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Nevada Humanities: Mini-Grants Nevada Humanities Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Application must be submitted no less than ten weeks before project’s first public event ._ The mission of Nevada Humanities is to connect and transform communities by sharing and amplifying the stories, ideas, experiences, and…	Not published	Varies
The Met: Fellowship in History of Art and Visual Culture: Theodore Rousseau Fellowships Grant Metropolitan Museum Of Art · Foundation Not published · $47K – $63K The Met's Theodore Rousseau Fellowships offer a unique opportunity for scholars to engage in independent research within the Museum's extensive collection.	Not published	$47K – $63K
Mark Tucker Award for Outstanding Student Paper Grant Society For American Music · Foundation Not published · Varies The Mark Tucker Award for Outstanding Student Paper, established by the Society for American Music, honors exceptional scholarly writing in American music.	Not published	Varies
British Library Endangered Archives Programme Grant Asian Legacy Library US Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Endangered Archives Programme (EAP) facilitates the digitization of archives that are in danger of physical deterioration.	Not published	Varies

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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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