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Federal Humanities Grants

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Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Administration for Children and Families)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2024

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.

Community Development
State governments
FY2026 - Historic Preservation Fund- Annual Tribal Historic Preservation Office Grants
$181,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (National Park Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Apr 27, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to federally recognized Native American tribal governments to help them protect and manage their historic and cultural resources on tribal lands.

Humanities
Native American tribal organizations
Curriculum Development: Western Civilization
$750,000
National Endowment for the Arts (National Endowment for the Humanities)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 25, 2026

Date Added

Apr 17, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to accredited U.S. colleges and universities for developing or enhancing curricula focused on Western civilization, American history, and related humanities subjects.

Humanities
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Japanese American Confinement Sites Grant Program
$500,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (National Park Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 15, 2026

Date Added

May 1, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to public and nonprofit entities for projects that preserve and interpret historic sites associated with the confinement of Japanese Americans during World War II.

Humanities
State governments
Archie Green Cultural Documentation Program
$50,000
Library of Congress
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 27, 2026

Date Added

May 1, 2026

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.

Arts
Nonprofits
FY2026 ABPP - Battlefield Land Acquisition Grant
$17,400,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (National Park Service)
Federal

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.

Natural Resources
State governments
FY2025 Historic Preservation Fund- Save America's Treasures- Collection Grants
$750,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (National Park Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 16, 2026

Date Added

May 18, 2026

This grant provides financial assistance to a wide range of organizations for urgent preservation and conservation projects aimed at protecting nationally significant historic collections across the United States.

Arts
State governments
Media Projects
$700,000
National Endowment for the Arts & Humanities (National Endowment for the Humanities)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 25, 2026

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This funding opportunity supports the creation and distribution of engaging media projects, such as films and podcasts, that explore humanities themes and reach broad public audiences.

Humanities
Nonprofits
FY2025 Historic Preservation Fund- Save America's Treasures - Preservation Grants
$750,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (National Park Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 16, 2026

Date Added

May 18, 2026

This grant provides financial assistance to various organizations and governments for the preservation and conservation of nationally significant historic properties and collections across the United States.

Natural Resources
State governments
Norman Y. Mineta Japanese American Confinement Education Grants
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (National Park Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 15, 2026

Date Added

May 1, 2026

This funding opportunity supports Japanese American organizations in creating educational projects that raise awareness about the forced confinement of Japanese Americans during World War II, promoting understanding of civil liberties and justice.

Education
Nonprofits
FY2025 Historic Preservation Fund - Tribal Heritage Grants
$100,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (National Park Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 27, 2026

Date Added

May 20, 2026

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.

Natural Resources
Native American tribal organizations
Landmarks of American History and Culture and Summer Institutes
$230,000
National Endowment for the Arts (National Endowment for the Humanities)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 25, 2026

Date Added

Apr 23, 2026

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in creating immersive professional development programs for K-12 teachers and higher education faculty, focusing on significant themes in the humanities at culturally important locations.

Humanities
Nonprofits
FY2026 - Historic Preservation Fund- Annual State Historic Preservation Office Grants
$2,200,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (National Park Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Apr 27, 2026

This funding provides financial support to state governments and one nonprofit in Ohio for the preservation and protection of historic and cultural resources through various preservation activities and initiatives.

Natural Resources
State governments
FY2025 FY2026 Historic Preservation Fund - Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Subgrant Program
$750,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (National Park Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 23, 2026

Date Added

May 19, 2026

This program provides funding to state and local governments, tribal entities, and nonprofits for the rehabilitation of historic properties in rural communities, promoting economic development and cultural heritage preservation.

Community Development
State governments
FY2025 FY2026 Historic Preservation Fund - Semiquincentennial Grants
$750,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (National Park Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

May 19, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for the preservation of historic sites related to the early history of the United States, targeting public and nonprofit organizations involved in cultural heritage projects.

Natural Resources
State governments
U.S. Mission to the United Nations – Geneva Small Grants Program
$40,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to United Nations)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 5, 2020

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.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Annual Program Statement for U.S. Presentation at International Art Biennales
$375,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Jan 1, 2099

Date Added

Mar 19, 2026

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

Arts
Nonprofits
Annual Program Statement for U.S. Presentation at International Architecture Biennales
$375,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 3, 2026

Date Added

May 8, 2026

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations to showcase innovative American architecture at the prestigious Venice Architecture Biennale, promoting cultural diplomacy and international appreciation of U.S. design excellence.

Arts
Nonprofits
U.S. Mission New Zealand Annual Program Statement
$100,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to New Zealand)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2026

Date Added

Apr 23, 2026

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.

Business and Commerce
Independent school districts
Preservation Assistance Grants for Smaller Institutions
$15,000
National Endowment for the Arts & Humanities (National Endowment for the Humanities)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 8, 2026

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

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.

Humanities
State governments