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Explore 118 grant opportunities

Luce/ACLS Dissertation Fellowships in American Art
$42,500
American Council of Learned Societies
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 25, 2024

This fellowship provides financial support for doctoral students in the United States conducting research on the history of American art and visual culture, including Native American art, to help them complete their dissertations.

Humanities
Individuals
Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Innovation Fellowship
$52,000
American Council of Learned Societies
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2024

This fellowship provides financial support for doctoral students in the humanities and social sciences to pursue innovative dissertation research projects that promote diverse and inclusive academic practices.

Education
Individuals
The Juneau History Grant
$1,200
City and Borough of Juneau (Juneau-Douglas City Museum)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 10, 2025

This grant provides funding for projects that explore, document, and share the rich human history of Juneau, Alaska, encouraging community involvement and education through public-facing outcomes.

Humanities
Individuals
Women’s Film Preservation Fund Grant
$10,000
New York Women in Film & Television
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2025

This funding opportunity supports the preservation and restoration of American films that prominently feature women's creative contributions in key roles such as writing, directing, and producing.

Women & Girl Services
Individuals
Helen Irwin Littauer Educational Trust Fund
$25,000
Helen Irwin Littauer Educational Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 24, 2025

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations in Tarrant County, Texas, focusing on scholarships for students, particularly in journalism, and initiatives that promote arts, education, and assistance for those in need.

Education
Nonprofits
Projects, Events, or Festivals Grant
$20,000
District of Columbia Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This grant provides funding to individuals and nonprofit organizations in the District of Columbia to create and present arts and humanities projects that benefit local communities and enhance cultural experiences.

Arts
Nonprofits
2026 Craft Research Fund Grant
$15,000
Center for Craft
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects that explore underrepresented aspects of craft history and practice in the United States, encouraging diverse applicants including researchers, artists, and nonprofit organizations.

Arts
Individuals
Bertie-Hertford Community Foundation Grant
$1,000
North Carolina Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations serving the residents of Bertie and Hertford counties in North Carolina, addressing local community needs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Trenton Arts Fund
$5,000
Princeton Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 16, 2024

This grant provides financial support to Trenton-based arts, culture, and history organizations, as well as individual artists, to enhance the city's cultural landscape and engage the community, particularly its youth and families.

Arts
Nonprofits
Mini Grants
$2,000
Maine Humanities Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 25, 2025

This funding opportunity provides up to $2,000 to nonprofit organizations in Maine for humanities projects that engage the public and support under-resourced communities.

Humanities
City or township governments
NAEd/Spencer Dissertation Fellowship
$27,500
National Academy of Education
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

This fellowship provides $27,500 to doctoral candidates in any field who are conducting research aimed at improving education, along with professional development opportunities and mentorship.

Education
Individuals
New Leaders Grant MACC
Contact for amount
Michigan Arts and Culture Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 11, 2024

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects led by emerging leaders in Michigan's arts and culture sector, encouraging fresh ideas and approaches.

Arts
Nonprofits
Israelyan English Translation Grant
$3,000
International Armenian Literary Alliance
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 6, 2025

This grant provides $3,000 to a translator for a work-in-progress translation of contemporary Armenian literature from English into Eastern Armenian, promoting diverse voices and supporting the literary community.

Arts
Individuals
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Outreach and Application Assistance
$13,358,345
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 3, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Texas-based organizations and governments to increase awareness and assist low-income individuals and families in applying for food assistance benefits.

Health
Nonprofits
Envisioning Justice Grants - Individuals
$5,000
Illinois Humanities
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides up to $5,000 for individuals in Illinois to use arts and humanities projects to address and challenge the impacts of mass incarceration, particularly focusing on marginalized communities.

Arts
Individuals
Working Assumptions Project Grant
$10,000
Working Assumptions
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This grant provides $10,000 to individuals and collaborative pairs for innovative visual storytelling projects that explore themes of family through photography and photo-based art.

Arts
Individuals
NAEd/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship
$70,000
National Academy of Education
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 29, 2025

This fellowship provides financial support and professional development for early-career scholars conducting research in education, helping them advance their academic careers.

Education
Individuals
Marilyn Newmark Memorial Grant
$5,000
National Sculpture Society
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

This grant provides a $5,000 award to established sculptors in the U.S. who specialize in animal sculpture and demonstrate exceptional skill and commitment to their craft.

Safety
Individuals