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Grants for Individuals - Humanities

Explore 145 grant opportunities

PEN/Jean Stein Grants for Literary Oral History
$15,000
PEN America
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 15, 2026

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This grant provides financial support to authors working on literary nonfiction projects that use oral history to explore significant events and narratives, helping them complete their unpublished works.

Arts
Individuals
South Dakota Fund
$20,000
South Dakota Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 5, 2023

This program provides unrestricted funding to nonprofit organizations in South Dakota for community-focused projects in areas like child wellbeing, housing, and workforce development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
General Research Grants: Projects
$30,000
Gerda Henkel Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 28, 2026

Date Added

Dec 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research projects in historical humanities across various disciplines, including archaeology, art history, and social sciences, with a focus on both historical and contemporary societal issues.

Humanities
Individuals
The Awesome Foundation Grant Program
$1,000
The Awesome Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 3, 2023

This program provides $1,000 micro-grants to individuals and groups for creative and innovative projects that positively impact their communities.

Community Development
Individuals
John Templeton Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
John Templeton Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2027

Date Added

Jul 12, 2024

This funding opportunity supports innovative research and public engagement projects that explore the intersections of science, philosophy, and spirituality, targeting charitable organizations and individuals worldwide.

Education
Nonprofits
National Theater Project Creation & Touring Grant Program
Contact for amount
New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

This grant provides funding for U.S.-based theater ensembles and individual artists to create and tour innovative, collaborative theater projects that reflect diverse cultural perspectives.

Arts
Nonprofits
Frontier to Statehood Preservation Fund
$100,000
Preservation Alliance of West Virginia
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

May 11, 2026

This grant provides funding to support the preservation and rehabilitation of historic buildings in West Virginia, prioritizing projects that enhance cultural heritage tourism and serve community needs.

Housing
Nonprofits
PEN/Heim Translation Fund Grants
$4,000
PEN America
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 15, 2026

Date Added

Apr 21, 2026

This grant provides financial support to translators working on unpublished literary translations into English, helping to promote international literature and enhance the visibility of diverse voices.

Arts
Individuals
African American Heritage Preservation Program
$250,000
Maryland Historical Trust (MHT)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This program provides competitive funding to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and individuals for the preservation and enhancement of sites significant to the African American experience in Maryland.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Louisiana Main Street Restoration Grants
$10,000
Louisiana Office of Cultural Development (OCD)
State

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

Date Added

Apr 24, 2026

This funding opportunity supports the revitalization of historic commercial properties in designated Louisiana Main Street districts, aimed at property owners and tenants who wish to enhance their buildings while preserving their historical significance.

Community Development
Small businesses
The Eliza Moore Fellowship for Artistic Excellence
$10,000
Oak Spring Garden Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

Apr 23, 2025

This fellowship provides financial support and a residency opportunity for early-career artists creating work that explores themes related to plants, gardens, or landscapes.

Arts
Individuals
Arts & Culture Grant
$3,000
City of Burien
Local

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

May 7, 2026

This grant provides financial support for arts and culture projects that engage the diverse community of Burien, focusing on initiatives that promote artistic expression, cultural experiences, and accessibility for underserved populations.

Arts
Individuals
Fulton County Community Foundation Community Support Grants
Contact for amount
Northern Indiana Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This grant provides financial support for community-focused projects in Fulton County, Indiana, aimed at improving quality of life across various sectors such as education, health, and recreation.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Jonathan and Barbara Silver Foundation Grant for Sculpture
Contact for amount
The Jonathan and Barbara Silver Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

Apr 16, 2024

This grant provides $20,000 to U.S.-based sculptors to create and develop new sculptural works, emphasizing both artistic innovation and conceptual depth.

Arts
Individuals
Archie Green Cultural Documentation Program
$50,000
Library of Congress
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 27, 2026

Date Added

May 1, 2026

This program provides funding for community-driven projects that document and preserve cultural traditions and practices in the United States, emphasizing local perspectives and involvement.

Arts
Nonprofits
Fellowship in Plant Conservation Biology
$10,000
Oak Spring Garden Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

Apr 24, 2025

This fellowship provides funding and a residency opportunity for early-career professionals dedicated to advancing plant conservation and research.

Natural Resources
Individuals
Grapevine Township Revitalization Project Grant Program
$10,000
City of Grapevine
Local

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Apr 30, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to homeowners in Grapevine for the preservation and restoration of historic homes, prioritizing owner-occupied residences within designated historic districts.

Housing
Individuals
ACC Foundation Granum Grant
$5,000
ACC Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 3, 2024

This grant provides financial support to local school districts, churches, and non-profit organizations for educational and cultural events held at the Granum Theatre in Alpena, Michigan.

Education
Nonprofits
Helen Irwin Littauer Educational Trust Fund
$25,000
Helen Irwin Littauer Educational Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2027

Date Added

Feb 24, 2025

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations in Tarrant County, Texas, focusing on initiatives that benefit at-risk youth, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities, particularly in areas like education, health, and the arts.

Education
Nonprofits
Projects, Events, or Festivals Grant
$20,000
District of Columbia Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH)
State

Application Deadline

May 22, 2026

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This grant provides financial support to individuals and nonprofit organizations in Washington, D.C. for arts and humanities projects that engage the community and enhance cultural experiences.

Arts
Nonprofits