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

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U.S. Mission to Australia 2026 Annual Program Statement
$100,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Australia)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 20, 2026

Date Added

Aug 25, 2026

This grant provides funding for projects that promote flag football, combat antisemitism through education, or strengthen partnerships with Pacific Islands, targeting organizations and individuals in Australia and the U.S. who can engage American expertise and cultural elements.

Education
Nonprofits
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
County History Partnership Program (CHPP) Grant
Contact for amount
Somerset County
Local

Application Deadline

Sep 16, 2026

Date Added

Aug 18, 2026

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and educational institutions in Somerset County to enhance public access to and knowledge of New Jersey history through programming and organizational development.

Humanities
Nonprofits
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
State Historical Fund Competitive Grants
$250,000
Colorado State Historical Fund (SHF)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

Aug 28, 2026

This program provides funding for historic preservation projects, including property restoration, archaeological research, and educational initiatives, aimed at nonprofit organizations, government entities, and private property owners in Colorado.

Humanities
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 for the preservation and enhancement of historic sites in Hawaiʻi, targeting public agencies and nonprofit organizations dedicated to safeguarding the state's unique cultural and architectural heritage.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
Historic Preservation Education Grant
$3,000
Indiana Humanities and Indiana Landmarks
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Feb 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Indiana-based nonprofit organizations in creating educational projects that promote awareness and appreciation of the state's historic places and preservation efforts.

Education
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
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
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
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 21, 2025

This initiative provides funding to colleges and universities to create summer programs that engage underserved high school students in humanities learning, fostering college readiness and civic engagement.

Humanities
Private institutions of higher education
Taiwan Foundation for Democracy - International Grants
$20,000
Taiwan Foundation for Democracy
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 15, 2026

Date Added

Feb 6, 2026

This grant provides funding to international nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and think tanks focused on promoting democracy and human rights, particularly in East Asia and regions influenced by authoritarianism.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits