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Humanities Grants

Explore 1,154 grant opportunities for humanities initiatives

America250 Mississippi Public Art Grant
$12,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (National Endowment for the Arts) and Mississippi Arts Commission.
State

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Dec 9, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support for Mississippi-based nonprofits and government entities to create original public artworks that celebrate the state's cultural narratives and engage local communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Humanities Research Fellowship for the Study of the Arab World
Contact for amount
New York University Abu Dhabi
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 5, 2026

Date Added

Dec 9, 2025

This fellowship provides early-career scholars with the opportunity to conduct research on the Arab world while engaging with a vibrant academic community at NYU Abu Dhabi during the 2026โ€“2027 academic year.

Humanities
Individuals
Snohomish County Historic Preservation Grant Program
$15,000
Snohomish County Historic Preservation Commission
Local

Application Deadline

Jan 20, 2026

Date Added

Dec 8, 2025

This program provides funding to Snohomish County nonprofit organizations and public agencies for projects that preserve and promote the county's historical heritage through various activities and improvements.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Inspire Olympia Impact Funding
$50,000
City of Olympia Cultural Access
Local

Application Deadline

Mar 20, 2026

Date Added

Dec 8, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofits in Olympia for cultural programs that promote arts, science, and heritage while ensuring accessibility and inclusivity for youth and underserved communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Inspire Olympia Comprehensive Funding
$170,000
City of Olympia Cultural Access
Local

Application Deadline

Mar 6, 2026

Date Added

Dec 8, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit cultural organizations in Olympia, Washington, to enhance access to arts, science, and cultural experiences, particularly for youth and underserved communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Celebrating Ohio Book Awards and Authors
$2,000
Ohio State Library Board
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 3, 2025

This grant provides funding to Ohio libraries to acquire books by local authors and recognized by state book awards, enhancing community access to Ohio's literary heritage.

Education
Nonprofits
Community Identity and Heritage: Cultural Heritage Grants
$300,000
Minnesota Humanities Center
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects that celebrate and educate about Minnesota's diverse cultures, including Indigenous communities, underrepresented groups, and veterans, through storytelling and cultural programming.

Arts
Individuals
Small Grants Program
$3,000
Arab Council for the Social Sciences
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 12, 2026

Date Added

Nov 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports early-career researchers and advanced PhD students from Arab backgrounds to explore themes of nationhood, identity, and history inspired by the work of Constantine Zurayk.

Humanities
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America250 Grant Program
$5,000
Indiana Arts Commission
State

Application Deadline

Dec 15, 2025

Date Added

Nov 13, 2025

This funding opportunity provides up to $5,000 for Indiana-based organizations to create arts projects that celebrate American history and engage local audiences in meaningful ways.

Arts
Nonprofits
Literary Arts Fund
$50,000,000
Literary Arts Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 19, 2025

Date Added

Nov 12, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the U.S. that promote and sustain the work of contemporary writers in various literary genres.

Arts
Nonprofits
Historic Preservation Grant Program
$16,763
San Juan County Council
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 7, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities in San Juan County for projects that preserve and promote the area's historical and cultural heritage.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Threatened Sites Grant Program
Contact for amount
Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 7, 2025

This program provides funding for the emergency protection and documentation of important archaeological sites in Virginia that are at risk of being lost due to various threats.

Natural Resources
Exclusive - see details
Humanities Texas Rural Grants
$2,500
Humanities Texas
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 6, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations in rural Texas to support public humanities programs that engage communities in history, literature, and culture.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Humanities Texas Exhibition Grants
$2,500
Humanities Texas
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 6, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Texas-based educational and cultural organizations for hosting traveling exhibitions and related public programming that promotes engagement with the humanities.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Fellowship Research Grant
$5,000
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 31, 2025

This grant provides $5,000 to scholars and researchers focused on exploring and documenting Louisiana's rich music and cultural heritage through the Jazz & Heritage Archive.

Humanities
Individuals
Worcester Community Preservation Act
$6,000,000
Worcester Executive Office of Economic Development (EOED)
Local

Application Deadline

Jan 7, 2026

Date Added

Oct 31, 2025

This funding program provides up to $4 million annually to support community-driven projects in historic preservation, open space and recreation, and affordable housing in Worcester.

Housing
Individuals
APSA Advancing Research Grants for Indigenous Politics
$2,500
American Political Science Association
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2025

This grant provides funding to support research on Indigenous politics and related fields, prioritizing projects by scholars and practitioners, especially those from American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Individuals
The Arkansas Heritage Grant
$5,000
Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism (Division of Arkansas Heritage)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 10, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and community groups in Arkansas for projects that celebrate and promote the state's cultural, historic, and natural heritage.

Humanities
Nonprofits
State of the Arts Grants Program
$5,000
St. Johns Cultural Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 8, 2025

The St. Johns Cultural Council State of the Arts Grant Program, available to public school teachers and arts organizations in St. Johns County, Florida, offers up to six $1,500 grants for the development of new or enhanced artistic programs, covering costs such as production, materials, staff salaries, professional development, and insurance for public art projects.

Arts
Individuals
Nissan Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Nissan Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that promote cultural understanding and diversity in communities where Nissan operates, supporting educational programs, cultural events, and heritage projects.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits

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