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

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SSRC-JF Next Gen Japan Study Tour Grants
$32,500
Social Science Research Council
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 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
Region 2 Arts Council Season/Series Arts Support Grant
$18,000
Region 2 Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

Date Added

Aug 31, 2026

This grant provides financial support to organizations in five Minnesota counties for producing multiple arts activities that enhance community engagement and cultural programming.

Arts
Nonprofits
Museum Grants for African American History and Culture (2027)
$500,000
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 African American museums and Historically Black Colleges and Universities to enhance their capacity, develop museum professionals, and improve access to cultural collections.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
State-Funded Mississippi Stories Grants
$5,000
Mississippi Humanities Council (MHC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 17, 2026

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and community groups in Mississippi to document and share the state's rich cultural and historical narratives through various public humanities projects.

Humanities
Nonprofits
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
Community Development Block Grant
Contact for amount
City of Rockville
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

The City of Rockville in Maryland is offering a Community Development Block Grant Program for 2026, providing $10,000 to $100,000 for housing and community development projects benefiting low- and moderate-income households, with eligible activities including home repair, land acquisition, housing development, public facility improvements, and historic preservation, open to non-profit organizations and government entities.

Housing
Nonprofits
County History Partnership Program
$75,978
Cape May County
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 9, 2026

Date Added

Aug 3, 2026

This funding opportunity supports local organizations in Cape May County, New Jersey, to preserve, interpret, and promote historical narratives through various projects and programs.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Survey and Planning Grant Program
$100,000
West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (SHPO)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

May 12, 2024

This program provides funding for historic preservation projects, such as surveys and planning efforts, to local governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions in West Virginia.

Humanities
City or township governments
National Leadership Grants for Libraries (2027)
$1,000,000
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 libraries and archival organizations across the United States to develop innovative programs and practices that enhance community services and access to information.

Education
Nonprofits
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
Museums for America (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 to museums of all types across the U.S. to develop educational programs, enhance community engagement, and improve the care and accessibility of their collections.

Education
Nonprofits
Collaborative Research
$250,000
National Endowment for the Arts (National Endowment for the Humanities)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 16, 2026

Date Added

Jul 8, 2026

This funding opportunity supports teams of scholars collaborating on projects that advance knowledge in American history and culture or Western civilization, with a focus on producing significant interpretive works.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Convening Grants
$25,000
Terra Foundation for American Art
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 25, 2026

This funding opportunity supports organizations hosting gatherings that promote knowledge sharing, relationship building, and intercultural exchange focused on American visual arts and Indigenous arts of North America.

Arts
Nonprofits
Legends & Lore® Marker Grant Program
Contact for amount
William G. Pomeroy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 12, 2026

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This grant provides funding for historical markers that celebrate local legends and folklore, aimed at nonprofit organizations and government entities in select U.S. states to promote cultural heritage and tourism.

Humanities
Nonprofits
TEFAF Museum Restoration Fund
$50,000
The European Fine Art Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 7, 2026

This funding initiative provides financial support to public museums worldwide for the conservation and scholarly restoration of significant artworks, promoting high standards of restoration practice and enhancing cultural heritage understanding.

Arts
Nonprofits
Lloyd G. Balfour Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Lloyd G. Balfour Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant provides funding for educational scholarships for Balfour Company employees and their families, as well as support for organizations serving the Attleboro community and educational initiatives across New England, particularly for underserved populations.

Education
Nonprofits
Walter S. & Evan C. Jones Grant Program
Contact for amount
Walter S. & Evan C. Jones Testamentary Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2024

This grant provides financial support for educational, medical, human services, and community development projects in Lyon, Coffey, and Osage counties in Kansas.

Health
Nonprofits
Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Innovation Fellowship
$50,000
American Council of Learned Societies
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 28, 2026

Date Added

Sep 3, 2024

This fellowship provides financial support for doctoral students in the humanities and social sciences to pursue innovative dissertation research projects that promote diverse and inclusive academic practices.

Education
Individuals
Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (2027)
$1,000,000
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 to libraries, archives, and educational institutions to recruit, train, and retain library and information science professionals, enhancing their ability to meet community information needs.

Education
Nonprofits