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

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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
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
Keweenaw Heritage Grants Program
$15,000
National Park Service
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 9, 2026

This grant provides funding for projects that preserve and interpret the copper mining history of Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula, targeting local organizations, governments, and heritage sites connected to the region.

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
Abandoned African-American Cemeteries Grants
$50,000
Florida Department of State (DOS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 26, 2026

This program provides funding to support the research and preservation of abandoned cemeteries associated with African-American heritage in Florida, targeting local governments and nonprofit organizations for protection projects, and research institutions and nonprofits for genealogical studies.

Humanities
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
HEART Grant Program
$2,200
Union County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs (UCOCHA)
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 30, 2026

Date Added

Sep 18, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and individual artists in Union County, New Jersey, to support cultural, historical, and educational initiatives that enhance community life.

Arts
Nonprofits
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
Iredell County Community Foundation Grant
$20,000
Foundation For The Carolinas
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 13, 2026

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions for innovative projects that improve education, human services, and mental health for residents of Iredell County, North Carolina.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
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
Competitive Premier Project Grants
Contact for amount
SC American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 1, 2025

This grant provides funding for large-scale projects that commemorate South Carolina's contributions to the American Revolution, targeting local governments, historical organizations, and community groups with strong ties to the state.

Humanities
Nonprofits