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Research Grant
$600
The Society for Theatre Research
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 20, 2026

Date Added

Mar 11, 2026

This funding opportunity supports researchers and theatre practitioners exploring the history and practices of British theatre through scholarly and practice-based projects.

Arts
Individuals
Cultural Property Agreements Implementation Grants
$150,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2026

Date Added

Mar 10, 2026

This grant provides financial support for projects that protect cultural heritage and prevent illicit trafficking in countries with U.S. cultural property agreements.

International Development
Nonprofits
NEA Jazz Masters Tribute Concert and Related Events, FY 2027
$475,000
National Endowment for the Arts
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 9, 2026

Date Added

Mar 9, 2026

This funding opportunity is designed for U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and government entities to produce a public concert and related events honoring exceptional jazz musicians and advocates, while also promoting community engagement and educational programming.

Arts
State governments
Ambassador's Fund for Cultural Preservation
$250,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Georgia)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 3, 2026

Date Added

Mar 5, 2026

This grant provides funding for cultural heritage preservation projects in Georgia that demonstrate a connection to American history or influence, targeting reputable non-profit organizations and cultural institutions.

Humanities
Nonprofits
State and Jurisdictional Humanities CouncilsGeneral Operating Support Grants
$1,700,000
National Endowment for the Arts (National Endowment for the Humanities)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 6, 2026

Date Added

Mar 4, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and jurisdictional humanities councils to enhance their operations and promote humanities education and public awareness in local communities across the United States.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Fellowships
$60,000
National Endowment for the Arts (National Endowment for the Humanities)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 22, 2026

Date Added

Mar 3, 2026

This program provides funding for scholars conducting advanced research on American history, culture, or Western civilization, allowing them to focus full-time on their projects.

Humanities
Individuals
Awards for Faculty at HBCUs
$60,000
National Endowment for the Arts (National Endowment for the Humanities)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 22, 2026

Date Added

Mar 3, 2026

This program provides funding for faculty and staff at Historically Black Colleges and Universities to conduct research in the humanities, focusing on American history and culture or Western civilization.

Humanities
Individuals
Public Scholars
$60,000
National Endowment for the Arts (National Endowment for the Humanities)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 22, 2026

Date Added

Mar 3, 2026

This grant provides funding for authors to create nonfiction books about American history and culture or Western civilization, aimed at engaging a broad public audience.

Humanities
Individuals
State and Jurisdictional Humanities Councils General Operating Support Grants
$300,000
National Endowment for the Arts (National Endowment for the Humanities)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 3, 2026

This grant provides essential financial support to state and jurisdictional humanities councils across the U.S. to help them promote public engagement with the humanities and strengthen local educational and cultural initiatives.

Humanities
State governments
Fellowships for Advanced Social Science Research on Japan
$60,000
National Endowment for the Arts (National Endowment for the Humanities)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 22, 2026

Date Added

Mar 3, 2026

This grant provides financial support to U.S. and eligible foreign scholars for advanced research on Japan's society, economy, and international relations, fostering academic exchange and the development of new knowledge in the field.

Humanities
Individuals
Public Library Services Grant Program (Small Grants)
$1,500
Library of Michigan (LM)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 25, 2026

Date Added

Feb 24, 2026

This funding opportunity supports Michigan's public libraries in enhancing community programming through the purchase of educational kits and materials that promote literacy, digital access, and local history.

Education
Nonprofits
South Lake Champlain Fund
$7,500
Vermont Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 24, 2026

Date Added

Feb 23, 2026

This fund provides financial support for educational and research projects that promote the environmental health and cultural heritage of the southern Lake Champlain area, particularly those engaging local experts and communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Oberlin Community Grant Program
Contact for amount
City of Oberlin
Local

Application Deadline

Mar 6, 2026

Date Added

Feb 20, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit and community organizations in Oberlin to deliver essential services that enhance residents' well-being and promote equity in the community.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Excellence in Civics Education School District Grant Program
$300,000
Goldwater Institute
Private

Application Deadline

May 30, 2026

Date Added

Feb 19, 2026

This program provides financial and educational resources to Arizona public school districts, charter networks, and private high schools to improve civics education through the adoption of a new U.S. history textbook and comprehensive teacher support.

Education
Independent school districts
African American Heritage Grant - Capital Grants
$200,000
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 17, 2026

This program provides funding for preservation and improvement projects that celebrate and protect sites significant to African American history in New York State.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Pau Casals UNESCO Chair Research Grants
$2,369
The Pau Casals Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 12, 2026

Date Added

Feb 17, 2026

This funding opportunity supports academic research projects that explore the musical legacy and humanistic values of Pablo Casals, promoting themes of peace, democracy, and human rights, open to researchers at all academic levels worldwide.

Humanities
Individuals
African American Heritage Grant - Education Grants 
$150,000
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 17, 2026

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and municipalities in New York for projects that educate the public about African American history and culture from 1627 to 1975.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Media Studies Grant
$8,330
FIAT/IFTA Media Studies Commission
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 15, 2026

Date Added

Feb 11, 2026

This funding opportunity supports small-scale academic research projects focused on broadcast archives, encouraging innovative scholarship that addresses the evolving role of audiovisual heritage in society.

Humanities
Individuals
Keweenaw Heritage Grants Program
$15,000
National Park Service
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 3, 2026

Date Added

Feb 9, 2026

This grant provides funding for projects that preserve and interpret the copper mining history of Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula, targeting local organizations, governments, and heritage sites connected to the region.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Freedom 250 Outreach Across India
$500,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to India)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 10, 2026

Date Added

Feb 9, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for non-profit organizations and educational institutions to promote American culture and values through public diplomacy and community engagement initiatives across India.

Humanities
Nonprofits

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