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

Explore 301 grant opportunities

National Leadership Grants for Libraries (2026)
$1,000,000
National Endowment for the Arts (Institute of Museum and Library Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 13, 2026

Date Added

Jan 14, 2026

This funding opportunity supports libraries, archives, and related organizations in the U.S. to develop impactful projects that enhance public services, promote civic engagement, and celebrate American history in conjunction with the 250th anniversary of independence.

Arts
State governments
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
Recordings at Risk Grant Program
$60,000
Council on Library and Information Resources
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 24, 2026

Date Added

Mar 14, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations for the preservation and digital reformatting of valuable audio and audiovisual materials at risk of being lost.

Arts
Nonprofits
Museums for America (2026)
$300,000
National Endowment for the Arts (Institute of Museum and Library Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 13, 2026

Date Added

Jan 14, 2026

This grant provides funding to museums across the U.S. to enhance public engagement, lifelong learning, and collections care through innovative projects that benefit their communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Ida County Community Betterment Foundation Grant
$15,000
Ida County Community Betterment Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Date Added

Feb 17, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and public education institutions in Ida County to support projects that improve community quality of life in areas such as arts, education, health, and the environment.

Community Development
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
Institutes for Higher Education Faculty and K-12 Educators
$220,000
National Endowment for the Arts & Humanities (National Endowment for the Humanities)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 11, 2026

Date Added

Feb 25, 2025

This funding opportunity supports professional development programs for higher education faculty and K-12 educators to deepen their understanding of the humanities through intensive study and collaboration.

Humanities
State governments
Boone County Community Foundation Community Grant Program
$15,000
Boone County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 6, 2026

Date Added

Jan 29, 2026

This grant provides financial support to tax-exempt organizations in Boone County, Iowa, for projects that enhance community well-being in areas such as arts, education, health, and environmental protection.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Landmarks of American History and Culture
$190,000
National Endowment for the Arts & Humanities (National Endowment for the Humanities)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 11, 2026

Date Added

Feb 25, 2025

This grant provides funding for workshops that help K-12 educators and higher education faculty enhance their teaching of American history and culture through direct engagement with historical sites and resources.

Humanities
State governments
Iradj Bagherzade Publication Grants
$6,000
The Barakat Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Jan 20, 2026

This funding opportunity supports scholarly publications and conservation projects related to the art, architecture, and material culture of the Islamic world prior to 1920 CE, aimed at individuals and institutions dedicated to preserving and promoting Islamic heritage.

Humanities
Individuals
ACC Foundation Granum Grant
$5,000
ACC Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 3, 2024

This grant provides financial support to local school districts, churches, and non-profit organizations for educational and cultural events held at the Granum Theatre in Alpena, Michigan.

Education
Nonprofits
Linguistics
$6,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2026

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This funding opportunity supports researchers with a Ph.D. to explore fundamental aspects of human language, including its structure and use, while encouraging interdisciplinary projects that connect linguistics with cognitive science, social sciences, and computational studies.

Science and Technology
Individuals
Carpenter Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Carpenter Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2024

This grant provides financial support for projects in human services, education, the arts, and public interest issues that benefit residents of Jackson and Josephine Counties in Oregon.

Arts
Nonprofits
Cooper Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Cooper Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 26, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, public schools, and governmental units in Nebraska that aim to improve community life through projects in arts, education, human services, and more, with a focus on measurable impact and sustainability.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Keystone Historic Preservation Planning Grants
$25,000
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
State

Application Deadline

Mar 2, 2026

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations and local governments in Pennsylvania for the planning and development of historic resources that are publicly accessible and recognized for their cultural significance.

Community Development
Nonprofits
NSF Dynamic Language Infrastructure - NEH Documenting Endangered Languages
$450,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 15, 2026

Date Added

Oct 2, 2024

This funding opportunity supports research and preservation efforts for endangered languages, targeting higher education institutions, non-profit organizations, and tribal entities engaged in linguistic documentation and infrastructure development.

Humanities
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Humanities North Dakota Grant Program
$10,000
Humanities North Dakota
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 12, 2024

This funding opportunity provides up to $2,000 to support small-scale humanities projects, such as public discussions and local history initiatives, making cultural programming more accessible in communities.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (2026)
$1,000,000
National Endowment for the Arts (Institute of Museum and Library Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 13, 2026

Date Added

Jan 14, 2026

This grant provides funding to libraries, archives, and related organizations in the U.S. to improve workforce development, education, and training for library and information science professionals.

Arts
Nonprofits
Humanities Montana Opportunity Grant Program
$2,000
Humanities Montana
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 5, 2023

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and public institutions in Montana for innovative public humanities projects that promote community engagement and cultural collaboration.

Arts
Nonprofits