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Grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Humanities

Explore 322 grant opportunities

Black Mountain-Swannanoa Valley Endowment Fund
$10,000
Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2027

Date Added

Apr 12, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in the Black Mountain and Swannanoa Valley area to support innovative projects in health, education, culture, and human services.

Health
Nonprofits
Bean Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Norwin and Elizabeth Bean Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 26, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Manchester and Amherst that address critical community needs in areas such as arts, education, health, and human services, with a focus on supporting underrepresented groups and promoting sustainable, innovative solutions.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Kennebunk Savings Community Promise Program
Contact for amount
Kennebunk Savings
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2024

This funding opportunity supports tax-exempt nonprofits, public schools, and municipalities in southern York County, Maine, and Strafford & Rockingham Counties in New Hampshire, focusing on innovative and sustainable programs in health, community advancement, arts, education, and environmental welfare.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Exhibition Grants
$2,500
Humanities Texas
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Texas to present traveling exhibitions and related public programs that promote understanding of the humanities.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Sam and Mary Cooke Preservation Fund for Hawaiʻi
$10,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides financial support to public agencies and nonprofit organizations for the preservation and enhancement of historic sites in Hawaiʻi.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund (RMPIF) Grants - Regional Planning and Development Councils
Contact for amount
Maryland Rural Maryland Council (RMC)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 10, 2026

Date Added

Apr 29, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community colleges in rural Maryland to enhance agricultural education, economic development, and community planning initiatives.

Community Development
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
Cannon Foundation, Inc. Grants
Contact for amount
Cannon Foundation, Inc.
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2024

This grant provides financial support for capital projects in healthcare, higher education, and human services in North Carolina, including funding for critical service delivery vehicles.

Health
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
Knowledge For Freedom Initiative
$300,000
Teagle Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2026

Date Added

Apr 21, 2025

This initiative provides funding to colleges and universities to create summer seminars that engage underserved high school students in college-level humanities studies, fostering their college readiness and civic responsibility.

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

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

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
Rural Grants
$2,500
Humanities Texas
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 29, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in rural Texas to develop humanities-based public programs that engage local communities.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Curriculum Development: Western Civilization
$750,000
National Endowment for the Arts (National Endowment for the Humanities)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 25, 2026

Date Added

Apr 17, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to accredited U.S. colleges and universities for developing or enhancing curricula focused on Western civilization, American history, and related humanities subjects.

Humanities
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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
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
Japanese American Confinement Sites Grant Program
$500,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (National Park Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 15, 2026

Date Added

May 1, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to public and nonprofit entities for projects that preserve and interpret historic sites associated with the confinement of Japanese Americans during World War II.

Humanities
State governments
Utah Oral History Grant Program
$3,000
Utah Humanities
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

Mar 7, 2025

This grant provides funding for projects that collect and share oral histories in Utah, supporting individuals and organizations dedicated to preserving the state's diverse cultural narratives.

Humanities
Nonprofits