Federal Humanities Grants
Explore 204 grant opportunities
Application Deadline
Mar 13, 2026
Date Added
Jan 14, 2026
This funding opportunity provides financial support to Native American Tribes, Alaska Native Villages, and nonprofit organizations serving Native Hawaiians to enhance their museum services and cultural preservation efforts.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
May 2, 2024
This federal funding program provides resources to local agencies that assist low-income individuals and families in overcoming poverty through essential services and community development initiatives.
Application Deadline
Mar 13, 2026
Date Added
Jan 14, 2026
This federal grant provides funding to museums and related organizations in the U.S. to develop workforce training programs and recruit future museum professionals, enhancing their capacity to serve communities effectively.
Application Deadline
Mar 13, 2026
Date Added
Jan 14, 2026
This funding opportunity supports museums and related organizations in the U.S. to develop innovative projects that enhance community engagement, improve collections care, and promote lifelong learning.
Application Deadline
Feb 20, 2026
Date Added
Jan 14, 2026
This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations, including local governments and nonprofits, to develop programs and technologies that prevent wandering and ensure the safety of individuals with dementia and developmental disabilities.
Application Deadline
Mar 13, 2026
Date Added
Jan 14, 2026
This funding opportunity provides financial support to African American museums and Historically Black Colleges and Universities to enhance their capacity, develop staff professionally, and improve access to cultural collections and educational programs.
Application Deadline
Mar 13, 2026
Date Added
Jan 14, 2026
This grant provides funding to museums and cultural institutions focused on American Latino history and culture to enhance their community services and develop a skilled museum workforce.
Application Deadline
Feb 10, 2026
Date Added
Dec 15, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support to colleges, universities, and nonprofit educational institutions to establish long-term endowments that enhance teaching and research in the humanities, particularly focusing on Western civilization, American history, and civics.
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.
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.
Application Deadline
Mar 13, 2026
Date Added
Jan 14, 2026
This program provides funding to small museums across the U.S. to improve educational programs, exhibit development, and community engagement initiatives.
Application Deadline
Sep 30, 2026
Date Added
Aug 29, 2025
This grant provides funding to state and local governments, tribal entities, and nonprofit organizations to acquire and protect historically significant battlefield lands from the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Civil War.
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.
Application Deadline
Apr 10, 2026
Date Added
Jan 22, 2026
This funding opportunity provides financial support to federally recognized tribes and Alaska Native communities to enhance their library services, cultural preservation efforts, and educational programs.
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.
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.
Application Deadline
Mar 13, 2026
Date Added
Jan 14, 2026
This funding opportunity provides financial support to federally recognized Native American Tribes and Alaska Native corporations to improve their library and archival services, fostering community engagement and cultural preservation.
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.
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.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Feb 1, 2024
This program provides financial support to Tribal Colleges for improving facilities and purchasing essential equipment to enhance education and community access for Native American students.

