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Grants for Native American tribal organizations - Humanities

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Museums Empowered (2027)
$350,000
National Endowment for the Arts (Institute of Museum and Library Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 13, 2026

Date Added

Sep 2, 2026

This grant provides funding for museums in the U.S. to enhance staff skills through professional development in digital technology, evaluation, and organizational management.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Scholarly Editions and Translations
$1,000,000
National Endowment for the Arts (National Endowment for the Humanities)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 16, 2026

Date Added

Jul 1, 2026

This funding opportunity supports collaborative projects that create scholarly editions or translations of important texts in American history and culture or Western civilization, aimed at enhancing access to humanities research.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Administration for Children and Families)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2024

This funding program provides financial resources to local agencies that assist low-income individuals and families in overcoming poverty through essential services and community development initiatives.

Community Development
State governments
Collections Stewardship
$500,000
National Endowment for the Arts (National Endowment for the Humanities)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 15, 2026

Date Added

Jul 28, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies for projects that improve the preservation and accessibility of humanities collections.

Humanities
Nonprofits
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
National Leadership Grants for Museums (2027)
$750,000
National Endowment for the Arts (Institute of Museum and Library Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 13, 2026

Date Added

Sep 2, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to museums and related organizations for innovative projects that enhance public engagement, improve collections care, and address critical needs in the museum field.

Education
Nonprofits
Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy Proposition Proposition 68 Grant Program
Contact for amount
California Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy (CVMC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 20, 2026

This grant provides funding for projects that improve outdoor recreation access, preserve cultural resources, and address climate change in the Coachella Valley and surrounding mountains, prioritizing support for disadvantaged communities.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services (2027)
$250,000
National Endowment for the Arts (Institute of Museum and Library Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 13, 2026

Date Added

Sep 2, 2026

This grant provides funding to Native American Tribes and nonprofit organizations serving Native Hawaiians to enhance their museum services, cultural preservation, and community engagement initiatives.

Humanities
Native American tribal organizations
Inspire Grants for Small Museums (2027)
$75,000
National Endowment for the Arts (Institute of Museum and Library Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 13, 2026

Date Added

Sep 2, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small museums across the U.S. to enhance educational programs, improve collections management, and strengthen community engagement.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Capacity Grants
$20,000
Connecticut Humanities
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Date Added

May 28, 2024

This funding opportunity supports Connecticut nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and recognized tribes in enhancing their capacity to present and interpret humanities content for public audiences through strategic planning, training, and assessments.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants (2027)
$150,000
National Endowment for the Arts (Institute of Museum and Library Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 13, 2026

Date Added

Sep 2, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to federally recognized Native American Tribes to enhance library and archival services that meet the unique needs of their communities.

Education
Native American tribal organizations
Region 2 Arts Council Season/Series Arts Support Grant
$18,000
Region 2 Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

Date Added

Aug 31, 2026

This grant provides financial support to organizations in five Minnesota counties for producing multiple arts activities that enhance community engagement and cultural programming.

Arts
Nonprofits
Museum Grants for African American History and Culture (2027)
$500,000
National Endowment for the Arts (Institute of Museum and Library Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 13, 2026

Date Added

Sep 2, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to African American museums and Historically Black Colleges and Universities to enhance their capacity, develop museum professionals, and improve access to cultural collections.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
State-Funded Mississippi Stories Grants
$5,000
Mississippi Humanities Council (MHC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 17, 2026

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and community groups in Mississippi to document and share the state's rich cultural and historical narratives through various public humanities projects.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Community Development Block Grant
Contact for amount
City of Rockville
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

The City of Rockville in Maryland is offering a Community Development Block Grant Program for 2026, providing $10,000 to $100,000 for housing and community development projects benefiting low- and moderate-income households, with eligible activities including home repair, land acquisition, housing development, public facility improvements, and historic preservation, open to non-profit organizations and government entities.

Housing
Nonprofits
National Leadership Grants for Libraries (2027)
$1,000,000
National Endowment for the Arts (Institute of Museum and Library Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 13, 2026

Date Added

Sep 2, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to libraries and archival organizations across the United States to develop innovative programs and practices that enhance community services and access to information.

Education
Nonprofits
Local Cultural Council Program
Contact for amount
Massachusetts Mass Cultural Council (MCC)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2026

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This program provides funding to individuals and organizations in Massachusetts to support community-based cultural projects that enhance access to the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences.

Arts
Individuals
Grants for Change Program
$45,000
Maine Initiatives
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2024

This program provides over $1.5 million in unrestricted funding to nonprofit organizations in Maine that are led by and serve Black, Indigenous, and People of Color communities, focusing on dismantling racial injustice and promoting racial justice initiatives.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Museums for America (2027)
$350,000
National Endowment for the Arts (Institute of Museum and Library Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 13, 2026

Date Added

Sep 2, 2026

This grant provides funding to museums of all types across the U.S. to develop educational programs, enhance community engagement, and improve the care and accessibility of their collections.

Education
Nonprofits
Native American Library Services Basic Grant (2027)
$10,000
National Endowment for the Arts (Institute of Museum and Library Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 13, 2026

Date Added

Sep 2, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to federally recognized Native Communities to enhance and improve library and archival services for their members.

Education
Native American tribal organizations