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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Humanities

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Collier Award for Ethics in Journalism
$15,000
Ethics & Journalism Initiative
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 9, 2024

Date Added

Nov 12, 2024

This grant recognizes and rewards student and professional journalists in the U.S. who demonstrate exceptional ethical standards in their reporting, providing financial prizes based on the impact and integrity of their work.

Humanities
Individuals
FY25 Bureau of Land Management Cultural and Paleontological Resource Management- Bureau wide
$30,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 11, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that preserve and enhance access to cultural and paleontological resources on public lands, targeting state and local governments, educational institutions, tribal organizations, and nonprofit groups.

Environment
State governments
Cultural Opportunity Grant Program
$2,500
Lane County Cultural Coalition
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2024

Date Added

Sep 4, 2024

The Lane County Cultural Coalition in Oregon is offering Cultural Opportunity Grants ranging from $1000 to $10,000 for a year, funded by the Oregon Cultural Trust, to support projects that protect and stabilize cultural resources, expand public awareness of arts, humanities, and heritage, and increase access to culture, with a focus on access, awareness, and education in Lane County.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
NEA Jazz Masters Tribute Concert and Related Events, FY 2027
$475,000
National Endowment for the Arts
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 9, 2026

Date Added

Mar 9, 2026

This funding opportunity is designed for U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and government entities to produce a public concert and related events honoring exceptional jazz musicians and advocates, while also promoting community engagement and educational programming.

Arts
State governments
Collaborative Research
$250,000
National Endowment for the Arts (National Endowment for the Humanities)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 3, 2025

Date Added

Dec 6, 2024

This funding opportunity supports collaborative research projects in the humanities, inviting teams of U.S.-based scholars from nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to develop manuscripts or establish international partnerships.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Archaeology Program Senior Research Awards
$350,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports faculty-level researchers in anthropology to conduct innovative archaeological studies that deepen our understanding of past human behaviors, with a focus on both fieldwork and material analysis.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
2025-2027 Oregon Heritage Grant
$20,000
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, and local governments in Oregon for projects that preserve and interpret the state's cultural heritage, particularly those that highlight underrepresented voices and enhance public access to heritage resources.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Enhancing Academic, Special, and Tribal Libraries Mini Grant
$5,000
Oregon State Library
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to academic, special, and tribal libraries in Oregon to improve their collections, staff development, and technology in order to better serve their communities.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Historic Preservation Education Grant
$3,000
Indiana Humanities and Indiana Landmarks
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations and individuals in Indiana to create educational programs that promote awareness and appreciation of historic preservation through various innovative formats.

Education
Nonprofits
Media Studies Grant
$8,330
FIAT/IFTA Media Studies Commission
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2026

This funding opportunity supports small-scale academic research projects focused on broadcast archives, encouraging innovative scholarship that addresses the evolving role of audiovisual heritage in society.

Humanities
Individuals
Preserving Black Churches
$500,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This program provides financial support to historically Black churches across the United States for preservation projects that honor their cultural significance and community roles.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Cornerstone: Learning for Living
$300,000
The Teagle Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2024

This initiative provides funding to U.S. higher education institutions to revitalize humanities education through transformative, text-based learning experiences that enhance critical thinking and communication skills among students.

Humanities
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Competitive Major Grants
$125,000
SC American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 1, 2025

This program provides funding to South Carolina organizations and local governments for projects that promote public understanding of the state's role in the American Revolution, including exhibits, educational initiatives, and historic tourism efforts.

Humanities
County governments
Arenac County Community Partnership Grants
$5,000
Bay Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in Bay County, Michigan, to support a variety of community-enhancing projects in areas such as arts, education, health, and recreation.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Conservation and Preservation Discretionary Grants
$45,000
New York State Education Department (NYSED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 13, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit libraries, archives, and historical organizations in New York State to preserve and improve access to historically significant research materials.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Living Traditions: Organizations Providing Folk Art Opportunities
$5,000
West Virginia Department of Tourism (WVDT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2026

This grant provides financial support to West Virginia-based nonprofit organizations, schools, and local governments for projects that promote and preserve folk and traditional arts through community engagement and programming.

Arts
Nonprofits
Grassroots Art Project Grant
$15,000
Arts Council of Fayetteville (Cumberland County)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 7, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and educational institutions in Cumberland County to promote diverse arts and cultural programming for the local community.

Arts
Nonprofits
Erickson Discovery Grant
$5,000
Penn State University
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This grant provides financial support for Penn State undergraduate students to pursue independent summer projects in various fields, fostering creativity and academic exploration.

Education
Private institutions of higher education
SSRC-JF Next Gen Japan Study Tour Grants
$32,500
Social Science Research Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2026

This grant provides funding for U.S. colleges and universities to organize immersive study tours in Japan for undergraduate and master's students, enhancing their understanding of Japanese culture and society through academic engagement and field experiences.

Education
Private institutions of higher education