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

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Humanities Montana Research Fellowship
$4,000
Humanities Montana
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 4, 2023

Humanities Montana Research Fellowship supports projects with a central focus in the humanities, a clearly defined theme, and involvement of professional humanists. Projects must include a public program, publicity, and evaluation plans where appropriate. There is a 1:1 cost-share requirement and applications involving Native American communities or cultures must demonstrate their involvement or address why they are not involved. Humanities Montana cannot fund projects focusing on personal concerns, non-public meetings, construction or operating expenses of existing organizations, lobbying or direct social action, one-sided treatment of an issue, fundraising for profit-making groups, alcoholic beverages or entertainment costs, and candidates running for political office.

Arts
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Dialogues on the Experience of War
$100,000
National Endowment for the Humanities
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 17, 2024

Date Added

Jun 3, 2024

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Education Programs is accepting applications for the Dialogues on the Experience of War program. This program supports the study and discussion of important humanities sources about war and military service, in the belief that these sources can help U.S. military veterans and others think deeply and in dialogue about the issues that they raise. Dialogues discussion groups may include exclusively veterans (including a subset of veterans such as students or residents of a group facility); nonveteran students or members of the public; military-affiliated persons; or any mix of these groups.

Humanities
State governments
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
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
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
State of the Arts Grants Program
$5,000
St. Johns Cultural Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 8, 2025

The St. Johns Cultural Council State of the Arts Grant Program, available to public school teachers and arts organizations in St. Johns County, Florida, offers up to six $1,500 grants for the development of new or enhanced artistic programs, covering costs such as production, materials, staff salaries, professional development, and insurance for public art projects.

Arts
Individuals
Alleghany County Community Foundation Grant
$2,500
North Carolina Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 12, 2026

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This grant provides funding to charitable organizations that serve the community in Alleghany County, North Carolina, to address local needs and improve residents' quality of life.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
Activate History Microgrants
$750
Illinois Humanities
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2025

This program provides funding to individuals and small organizations in Illinois to engage communities with local history through projects that utilize archives, stories, and photography.

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

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 maintaining the state's cultural and architectural heritage.

Community Development
Nonprofits
MD Two Fifty Once in a Generation Grant Program
$15,000
Maryland Department of Planning (MDP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This program provides funding for paid internships at museums and historical organizations in Maryland, aimed at connecting students and recent graduates with professional experience while promoting diversity and mentorship in the cultural sector.

Community Development
County governments
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
Curry County Cultural Coalition Grant
$1,500
Curry County Cultural Coalition
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 12, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations in Curry County, Oregon, for new arts, humanities, and heritage projects that promote cultural enrichment and community engagement.

Arts
Nonprofits
Forrest E. Mars, Jr. Chocolate History Grant
$50,000
American Heritage Chocolate
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 30, 2025

This grant provides funding for projects that explore and share the cultural significance and history of chocolate, targeting nonprofit organizations, educators, and individuals focused on education and community engagement in the U.S.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Community Foundation of Jackson County Grants in Iowa
Contact for amount
Community Foundation of Jackson County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and service groups in Jackson County, Iowa, for projects that address community needs and improve quality of life.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Louisiana Young Heroes Program
Contact for amount
Louisiana Public Broadcasting
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This program recognizes and honors exceptional high school students in Louisiana who demonstrate outstanding achievements in academics, public service, and personal resilience, inspiring others in their communities.

Youth
County governments
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
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
Teacher Institute Grants
$20,000
West Virginia Humanities Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 6, 2025

This grant provides funding for West Virginia colleges, universities, and the state Department of Education to create summer seminars that deepen K–12 teachers' understanding of humanities subjects through collaboration with qualified scholars.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education