History Grants in Iowa
Last updated July 1, 2026
There are 4 active history grants tagged to Iowa, part of 798 active history grants listed nationwide. Updated daily.
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| ★ | Grant | Deadline ▲ | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Catalyst Building Remediation | Rolling | Varies | |
| CDBG Planning Grants | Rolling | $1.5M | |
| Historic Preservation Tax Credit - Large Projects | Rolling | Varies | |
| Historic Preservation Tax Credit - Small Projects | Rolling | Varies |
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About history grants in Iowa
History grants support research, preservation, public programming, documentary projects, and the work of historical societies, archives, and historic sites. The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is the largest federal funder of historical scholarship and public history, and the Mellon Foundation supports archives, preservation, and humanities research. State humanities councils and private foundations provide additional project, preservation, and interpretation grants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What grants are available for history projects?
History organizations and scholars can pursue funding for research, archival preservation, digitization, public exhibitions, documentary media, historic site interpretation, and educational programming. The NEH supports many of these through its divisions for public programs, preservation, and research, and state humanities councils fund local history projects and community programming.
Who funds history and preservation work?
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is the central federal funder of historical research and public history, and the Mellon Foundation is a major private supporter of archives, preservation, and humanities scholarship. State humanities councils re-grant federal and state funds to local historical societies, and private foundations and corporate programs support preservation and interpretation projects.
Can historical societies and individuals both apply?
Yes. Many NEH and foundation programs fund nonprofit organizations such as historical societies, museums, archives, and universities, while other NEH programs award fellowships and stipends directly to individual scholars. Independent historians without an institutional affiliation can often apply for fellowships directly or partner with a nonprofit or fiscal sponsor for organizational grants.
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