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Grants for Native American tribal organizations - Humanities

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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
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 federal funding program provides 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
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
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
BJA FY25 The Kevin and Avonte Program: Reducing Injury and Death of Missing Individuals with Dementia and Developmental Disabilities
$150,000
U.S. Department of Justice (Bureau of Justice Assistance)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 20, 2026

Date Added

Jan 14, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations, including local governments and nonprofits, to develop programs and technologies that prevent wandering and ensure the safety of individuals with dementia and developmental disabilities.

Humanities
State governments
Museum Grants for African American History and Culture (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 funding opportunity provides financial support to African American museums and Historically Black Colleges and Universities to enhance their capacity, develop staff professionally, and improve access to cultural collections and educational programs.

Arts
Nonprofits
Museum Grants for American Latino History and Culture (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 grant provides funding to museums and cultural institutions focused on American Latino history and culture to enhance their community services and develop a skilled museum workforce.

Arts
Nonprofits
Endowments for Advancing the Humanities
$5,000,000
National Endowment for the Arts (National Endowment for the Humanities)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 10, 2026

Date Added

Dec 15, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to colleges, universities, and nonprofit educational institutions to establish long-term endowments that enhance teaching and research in the humanities, particularly focusing on Western civilization, American history, and civics.

Humanities
State governments
Wisconsin Humanities Spring 2026 Grants
$4,000
Wisconsin Humanities
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 16, 2026

Date Added

Jun 4, 2024

This funding opportunity provides up to $4,000 to nonprofit organizations in Wisconsin that promote community engagement and cultural sharing through public humanities programs.

Humanities
Nonprofits
National Leadership Grants for Libraries (2026)
$1,000,000
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 libraries, archives, and related organizations in the U.S. to develop impactful projects that enhance public services, promote civic engagement, and celebrate American history in conjunction with the 250th anniversary of independence.

Arts
State governments
Grants for Change Program
$45,000
Maine Initiatives
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2024

This program provides over $1.5 million in unrestricted funding to nonprofit organizations in Maine that are led by and serve Black, Indigenous, and People of Color communities, focusing on dismantling racial injustice and promoting racial justice initiatives.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Vermont Humanities Project Grants
$5,000
Vermont Humanities
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 18, 2026

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community and educational initiatives in Vermont that promote humanities engagement, particularly for under-resourced or rural populations, with a focus on inclusivity and accessibility.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Recordings at Risk Grant Program
$60,000
Council on Library and Information Resources
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 24, 2026

Date Added

Mar 14, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations for the preservation and digital reformatting of valuable audio and audiovisual materials at risk of being lost.

Arts
Nonprofits
Museums for America (2026)
$300,000
National Endowment for the Arts (Institute of Museum and Library Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 13, 2026

Date Added

Jan 14, 2026

This grant provides funding to museums across the U.S. to enhance public engagement, lifelong learning, and collections care through innovative projects that benefit their communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Cultural Anthropology Program Senior Research Awards
$120,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 15, 2026

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This grant provides funding for senior researchers in cultural anthropology to conduct innovative studies that deepen our understanding of human social and cultural diversity.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Inspire Grants for Small Museums (2026)
$75,000
National Endowment for the Arts (Institute of Museum and Library Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 13, 2026

Date Added

Jan 14, 2026

This program provides funding to small museums across the U.S. to improve educational programs, exhibit development, and community engagement initiatives.

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
Institutes for Higher Education Faculty and K-12 Educators
$220,000
National Endowment for the Arts & Humanities (National Endowment for the Humanities)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 11, 2026

Date Added

Feb 25, 2025

This funding opportunity supports professional development programs for higher education faculty and K-12 educators to deepen their understanding of the humanities through intensive study and collaboration.

Humanities
State governments
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