Federal Humanities Grants

This funding opportunity supports collaborative projects that create scholarly editions or translations of important texts in American history and culture or Western civilization, aimed at enhancing access to humanities research.

This funding program provides financial resources to local agencies that assist low-income individuals and families in overcoming poverty through essential services and community development initiatives.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that operate memorials at the September 11 attack sites, helping them maintain, preserve, and enhance public access and educational programs related to the memorials.

This funding opportunity is designed for nonprofit organizations and government entities to coordinate and execute events honoring master folk and traditional artists across the United States.

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.

This program provides funding for community-driven projects that document and preserve cultural traditions and practices in the United States, emphasizing local perspectives and involvement.

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.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to federally recognized Tribes, Alaska Native Villages or Corporations, and Native Hawaiian Organizations for projects that preserve and protect their cultural heritage and historic resources.

This funding opportunity supports projects that promote U.S. policy priorities in multilateral settings, focusing on themes like human rights, global health, and climate action, and is open to non-profit organizations, think tanks, and educational institutions operating in Geneva or internationally.

This grant provides funding for U.S. nonprofit organizations to showcase contemporary American art at the Venice Biennale, promoting cultural exchange and dialogue while aligning with U.S. foreign policy objectives.

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based nonprofit organizations in managing and showcasing the official American exhibition at the prestigious International Architecture Biennale in Venice, Italy, promoting U.S. architectural innovation and cultural engagement.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and individuals in the U.S. and New Zealand to develop programs that strengthen economic, scientific, and cultural ties between the two countries.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small and mid-sized organizations, such as libraries and museums, to help them preserve and manage their humanities collections effectively.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. colleges and universities, including HBCUs, HSIs, Tribal Colleges, and Community Colleges, to develop and improve humanities programs and educational resources.

This funding opportunity supports cultural organizations in creating public humanities programs that commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, focusing on historical significance and community engagement.

This funding opportunity supports Kuwait-based non-profits, educational institutions, and individuals in creating cultural and educational programs that strengthen ties between the U.S. and Kuwait, with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and shared challenges.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit state and jurisdictional humanities councils across the U.S. to enhance public engagement and understanding of the humanities through local programs and initiatives.

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.

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.

This funding opportunity provides $25,000 to nonprofit organizations and local governments for arts projects that celebrate notable figures in American history as part of the 250th anniversary of American Independence.