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Explore 1,142 grant opportunities for humanities initiatives

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 the preservation and improvement of sites significant to African American history in New York State, supporting projects that enhance public access and education.

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 organizations to create engaging public programs in India that celebrate U.S. history, innovation, and the strong ties between the United States and India.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Newman Grant Program
$5,000
Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2026

Date Added

Feb 6, 2026

This grant provides funding for researchers and organizations to conduct original studies on American numismatics, with a focus on digital publication and accessible scholarship.

Humanities
Individuals
Mississippi Arts Commission – Project Grants
$5,000
Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Date Added

Feb 5, 2026

This funding opportunity supports Mississippi-based nonprofit organizations and local government entities in delivering community-focused arts projects that enhance cultural, educational, and economic vitality.

Arts
Nonprofits
Community Cycle Grants
$5,000
Ohio County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 13, 2026

Date Added

Feb 3, 2026

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and educational entities for community-focused projects that enhance the quality of life for residents in Ohio County, Indiana.

Community Development
Nonprofits
America250 Grant Program
$25,000
Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts (SFCA)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 6, 2026

Date Added

Jan 29, 2026

This funding opportunity provides $25,000 to nonprofit organizations in Hawaiʻi for arts-based projects that engage and honor veterans, promoting community healing and cultural remembrance.

Arts
Nonprofits
Boone County Community Foundation Community Grant Program
$15,000
Boone County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 6, 2026

Date Added

Jan 29, 2026

This grant provides financial support to tax-exempt organizations in Boone County, Iowa, for projects that enhance community well-being in areas such as arts, education, health, and environmental protection.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants (2026)
$150,000
National Endowment for the Arts (Institute of Museum and Library Services)
Federal

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.

Arts
Native American tribal organizations
Native Hawaiian Library Services Grants (2026)
$150,000
National Endowment for the Arts (Institute of Museum and Library Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 10, 2026

Date Added

Jan 22, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that serve Native Hawaiian communities, aiming to enhance library services and cultural preservation through various educational and community-focused projects.

Arts
Nonprofits
Iradj Bagherzade Publication Grants
$6,000
The Barakat Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Jan 20, 2026

This funding opportunity supports scholarly publications and conservation projects related to the art, architecture, and material culture of the Islamic world prior to 1920 CE, aimed at individuals and institutions dedicated to preserving and promoting Islamic heritage.

Humanities
Individuals
Indiana Humanities Mini-Grants
$1,000
Indiana Humanities
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 19, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Indiana for public humanities projects that promote community engagement and education in areas such as literature, history, and philosophy.

Humanities
Nonprofits
FLAD Research Grants
$4,200
Luso-American Development Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Date Added

Jan 16, 2026

This grant provides financial support for U.S. scholars to conduct research on Portuguese history, culture, and language by utilizing the extensive collections at the Biblioteca Nacional de Portugal.

Humanities
Individuals
Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services (2026)
$250,000
National Endowment for the Arts (Institute of Museum and Library Services)
Federal

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.

Arts
Native American tribal organizations
21st Century Museum Professionals Program (2026)
$500,000
National Endowment for the Arts (Institute of Museum and Library Services)
Federal

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.

Arts
Nonprofits
National Leadership Grants for Museums (2026)
$750,000
National Endowment for the Arts (Institute of Museum and Library Services)
Federal

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.

Arts
State governments

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