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State and Impact of the Humanities
$150,000
National Endowment for the Arts & Humanities (National Endowment for the Humanities)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 16, 2025

Date Added

Jan 21, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies in conducting research on the value and impact of the humanities, including topics like public perception, education, and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Humanities
State governments
U.S. Embassy Kuwait PAS Annual Program Statement
$25,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Kuwait)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 31, 2025

Date Added

Jan 16, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Kuwait-based non-profits, educational institutions, and individuals in creating cultural and educational programs that strengthen ties between the U.S. and Kuwait, with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and shared challenges.

Arts
Nonprofits
Statement of Interest (SOI) for the Annual Program Statement FY2025 SOI
$100,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Japan)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2025

Date Added

Jan 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S. and Japanese organizations in creating innovative projects that strengthen U.S.-Japan relations through public engagement in areas like security, democracy, and entrepreneurship.

Arts
State governments
Scholarly Editions and Translations
$1,000,000
National Endowment for the Arts (National Endowment for the Humanities)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 3, 2025

Date Added

Jan 2, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in collaborative efforts to edit, annotate, and translate important humanities texts that are currently difficult to access or inadequately presented.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Humanities Research Centers on Artificial Intelligence
$750,000
National Endowment for the Arts (National Endowment for the Humanities)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 27, 2025

Date Added

Jan 2, 2025

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations and accredited educational institutions to establish collaborative research centers that investigate the societal and cultural impacts of artificial intelligence in the United States.

Humanities
State governments
Fellowships Open Book Program
$6,600
National Endowment for the Arts & Humanities (National Endowment for the Humanities)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 12, 2025

Date Added

Dec 27, 2024

This program provides funding to U.S.-based nonprofit publishers and accredited higher education institutions to create free digital editions of books based on research supported by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Joseph Rago Memorial Fellowship for Excellence in Journalism
Contact for amount
The Fund for American Studies
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 18, 2024

This fellowship provides a prestigious opportunity for aspiring journalists with less than five years of experience to work alongside The Wall Street Journal's editorial team, enhancing their skills and contributing to impactful journalism.

Education
County governments
U.S. Mission New Zealand Annual Program Statement
$75,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to New Zealand)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2025

Date Added

Dec 16, 2024

This funding opportunity supports projects that foster cultural, educational, economic, and environmental collaboration between the United States and New Zealand, the Cook Islands, Niue, and Tokelau, targeting a diverse range of applicants including individuals, non-profits, and educational institutions.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Archival Projects
$150,000
National Archives and Records Administration
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 12, 2024

This funding opportunity supports U.S. nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and government agencies in preserving and enhancing access to historical records that illuminate the nation's democracy, history, and culture, particularly those representing diverse voices.

Humanities
State governments
Publishing Historical Records in Collaborative Digital Editions - EDITIONS-202511
$125,000
National Archives and Records Administration
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 12, 2024

This funding opportunity supports projects that create collaborative digital editions of historical documents, particularly those highlighting underrepresented communities in U.S. history, democracy, and culture.

Humanities
State governments
Maine Humanities Council Major Grant Program
$7,500
Maine Humanities Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 12, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and communities in Maine for humanities projects that promote public engagement and exploration of cultural and educational initiatives.

Humanities
City or township governments
Collaborative Research
$300,000
National Endowment for the Arts & Humanities (National Endowment for the Humanities)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 19, 2025

Date Added

Dec 6, 2024

This funding opportunity supports teams of scholars conducting collaborative research projects in the humanities, with a focus on innovative inquiry and sustainable outcomes, particularly those involving community colleges or Minority-Serving Institutions.

Humanities
State governments
Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation
$500,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Suriname)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 15, 2024

Date Added

Dec 6, 2024

This grant provides funding to eligible organizations for projects that protect and preserve cultural heritage, including historic sites, museum collections, and traditional cultural practices in Suriname.

International Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Cultural Facilities Fund
$35,000
Mass Cultural Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 3, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit cultural organizations, municipalities, and higher education institutions for projects that improve or expand cultural facilities, enhancing community access and tourism.

Employment Labor and Training
City or township governments
Oregon Humanitiesโ€™ Mini Grants for Rural Libraries 2025
$5,000
Oregon Humanities
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 3, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to rural libraries in Oregon to create community-focused humanities events that explore themes related to public life and community engagement.

Arts
County governments
Archives Collaboratives
$30,000
National Archives and Records Administration
Federal

Application Deadline

May 7, 2025

Date Added

Nov 27, 2024

This program provides funding to support collaborative projects among multiple archives to improve access to historical records, particularly focusing on small, diverse, and underrepresented institutions.

Humanities
State governments
AERA Minority Dissertation Fellowship Program in Education Research
$100,000
American Educational Research Association (AERA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 27, 2024

This fellowship provides financial support and mentorship to doctoral students from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups in the U.S. to help them complete their education research dissertations.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Private institutions of higher education
State Board Programming Grants
$125,000
National Archives and Records Administration
Federal

Application Deadline

May 7, 2025

Date Added

Nov 27, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state historical records advisory boards to improve the preservation and accessibility of historical records across various initiatives.

Humanities
State governments
Promoting Economic Prosperity and Human Development - Malabo Public Diplomacy Small Grants
$50,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Equatorial Guinea)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2025

Date Added

Nov 27, 2024

This funding opportunity supports projects that promote inclusive economic growth and human development in Equatorial Guinea, encouraging collaboration between local and U.S. organizations, individuals, and educational institutions.

Agriculture
County governments
Publishing Historical Records in Collaborative Digital Editions - EDITIONS-202505
$125,000
National Archives and Records Administration
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 26, 2024

This grant provides funding to U.S. nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and Native American tribes to create online editions of historical records, particularly focusing on the experiences of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.

Humanities
State governments