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Grants for Special district governments - Humanities

Explore 149 grant opportunities

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
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
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
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
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
Inspire Grants for Small Museums (2027)
$75,000
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 small museums across the U.S. to enhance educational programs, improve collections management, and strengthen community engagement.

Capacity Building
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
Del Mar Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Del Mar Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 8, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that enhance community pride, cultural programming, and environmental stewardship in Del Mar, California.

Community Development
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
Douglas County Affiliate Grantmaking Program
$2,000
Douglas County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Jan 21, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, government entities, and schools serving Douglas County to support projects in arts, education, health, and community services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
Local Cultural Council Program
Contact for amount
Massachusetts Mass Cultural Council (MCC)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2026

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This program provides funding to individuals and organizations in Massachusetts to support community-based cultural projects that enhance access to the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences.

Arts
Individuals
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
The Linda and Jerry Bruckheimer Preservation Fund for Kentucky
$10,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides financial support to public agencies and nonprofit organizations in Kentucky for the preservation and maintenance of historic buildings, landscapes, and communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Peter Grant Preservation Fund for Colorado
$10,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This fund provides financial support to public agencies and nonprofit organizations in Colorado for projects that preserve and enhance the state's historic places.

Community Development
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
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
Watertown Area Community Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Watertown Area Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 22, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, schools, churches, and government entities for various community projects in Watertown, including arts, education, health, and environmental initiatives.

Education
Nonprofits
Florida Forever Grant Program
Contact for amount
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2026

Date Added

Aug 21, 2026

This program provides funding for the acquisition and conservation of Florida's natural and cultural lands, aimed at government agencies, conservation organizations, and private citizens willing to sell their property for environmental protection and public recreation.

Natural Resources
Individuals