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Grants for Individuals - Humanities

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South Dakota Fund
$20,000
South Dakota Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 5, 2023

This program provides unrestricted funding to nonprofit organizations in South Dakota for community-focused projects in areas like child wellbeing, housing, and workforce development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
General Research Grants: Projects
$30,000
Gerda Henkel Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 28, 2026

Date Added

Dec 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research projects in historical humanities across various disciplines, including archaeology, art history, and social sciences, with a focus on both historical and contemporary societal issues.

Humanities
Individuals
The Awesome Foundation Grant Program
$1,000
The Awesome Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 3, 2023

This program provides $1,000 micro-grants to individuals and groups for creative and innovative projects that positively impact their communities.

Community Development
Individuals
John Templeton Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
John Templeton Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2027

Date Added

Jul 12, 2024

This funding opportunity supports innovative research and public engagement projects that explore the intersections of science, philosophy, and spirituality, targeting charitable organizations and individuals worldwide.

Education
Nonprofits
National Theater Project Creation & Touring Grant Program
Contact for amount
New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

This grant provides funding for U.S.-based theater ensembles and individual artists to create and tour innovative, collaborative theater projects that reflect diverse cultural perspectives.

Arts
Nonprofits
Linn County Cultural Coalition Grant
$2,500
Linn County Cultural Coalition
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2026

Date Added

Jan 17, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Linn County, Oregon, to support projects that enhance arts, heritage, and humanities while promoting community engagement and cultural enrichment.

Arts
Nonprofits
Fulton County Community Foundation Community Support Grants
Contact for amount
Northern Indiana Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This grant provides financial support for community-focused projects in Fulton County, Indiana, aimed at improving quality of life across various sectors such as education, health, and recreation.

Community Development
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
ACC Foundation Granum Grant
$5,000
ACC Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 3, 2024

This grant provides financial support to local school districts, churches, and non-profit organizations for educational and cultural events held at the Granum Theatre in Alpena, Michigan.

Education
Nonprofits
Linguistics
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2026

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This funding opportunity supports researchers in the field of linguistics to explore the scientific study of human language, including its structure, development, and cognitive processes, with a focus on foundational research rather than applied practices.

Humanities
Individuals
Keystone Historic Preservation Planning Grants
$25,000
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
State

Application Deadline

Mar 2, 2026

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations and local governments in Pennsylvania for the planning and development of historic resources that are publicly accessible and recognized for their cultural significance.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Curtis H. Sykes Memorial Grant Program
$3,500
Arkansas State Archives (Black History Commission of Arkansas)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 2, 2026

Date Added

Jul 5, 2025

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Humanities
Nonprofits
The Podcast Pitch
$15,000
The Whickers
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 27, 2026

Date Added

Jan 6, 2026

This initiative provides financial support and industry access to independent audio creators globally, enabling them to produce innovative and engaging audio documentaries in English.

Arts
Individuals
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
Community Impact Grants (formerly Local and Collaborative Grants)
$250,000
California State Library (CSL)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 16, 2025

This funding opportunity supports California libraries in developing innovative programs and services that address local community needs and enhance engagement.

Community Development
Individuals
Johanna Favrot Fund for Historic Preservation
$15,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 2, 2026

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity supports public agencies and nonprofit organizations in preserving historic sites and enhancing community cultural heritage through planning, education, and restoration projects.

Community Development
Nonprofits
The Gina Ogden Curatorial Scholarship
$3,000
Gina Ogden Curatorial Scholarship Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 13, 2026

Date Added

Dec 15, 2025

This scholarship provides funding for early-career researchers and therapists to explore holistic approaches to sexuality through research and therapeutic practices at the Kinsey Institute.

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

Application Deadline

Apr 9, 2025

Date Added

Dec 6, 2024

This program provides funding to faculty and staff at Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and Tribal Colleges to support their humanities research and scholarship, enhancing education and benefiting their communities.

Humanities
Individuals
National Garden of American Heroes: Statues
$600,000
National Endowment for the Arts & Humanities (National Endowment for the Humanities)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2025

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This funding opportunity is for individual U.S. citizens to design and create lifelike statues honoring notable Americans, celebrating the nation's heritage in preparation for its 250th anniversary.

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

Application Deadline

Aug 6, 2025

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This funding opportunity supports individual authors, including academics and journalists, in creating well-researched nonfiction books for a general audience, particularly those exploring themes related to American history and culture.

Humanities
Individuals