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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Humanities

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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
Spark Grants
$5,000
Ohio Humanities
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 21, 2024

This funding opportunity provides up to $5,000 to nonprofit organizations in Ohio for projects that promote meaningful discussions on contemporary social, economic, and historical issues, fostering civic engagement and community connection.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Cornerstone: Learning for Living
$300,000
The Teagle Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 1, 2024

Date Added

Nov 20, 2024

This initiative provides funding to U.S. higher education institutions to revitalize humanities education through transformative, text-based learning experiences that enhance critical thinking and communication skills among students.

Humanities
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Special Collections Research Grants
$4,000
Eberly Family Special Collections Library
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 10, 2024

Date Added

Nov 14, 2024

This funding opportunity provides $4,000 to assist non-traditional researchers, students, and others with financial challenges in conducting research at Penn State’s Eberly Family Special Collections Library, focusing on various topics such as women writers and African American history.

Humanities
Individuals
Cultural Organizations in Louisiana
$10,000
Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 3, 2024

Date Added

Nov 12, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to assist cultural organizations in Louisiana in strengthening their emergency preparedness and response strategies to better withstand the impacts of natural disasters.

Arts
County governments
Collier Award for Ethics in Journalism
$15,000
Ethics & Journalism Initiative
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 9, 2024

Date Added

Nov 12, 2024

This grant recognizes and rewards student and professional journalists in the U.S. who demonstrate exceptional ethical standards in their reporting, providing financial prizes based on the impact and integrity of their work.

Humanities
Individuals
Grants to Support Arts Projects for Military-Connected Individuals
$50,000
National Endowment for the Arts
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2025

Date Added

Nov 8, 2024

This funding opportunity supports community-based arts programs designed to enhance the health and well-being of military personnel, veterans, and their families through creative engagement.

Arts
Nonprofits
21st Century Museum Professionals Program
$500,000
Institute of MU.S.eum and Library Services
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 15, 2024

Date Added

Nov 1, 2024

This program provides funding to organizations and individuals in the museum sector to enhance their professional skills and improve museum services.

Education
Nonprofits
MLK Day of Service Mini Grant
$250
Virginia Service Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 21, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in Virginia to support community service projects that honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day by addressing local needs and promoting equity.

Education
Nonprofits
Spotlight on Humanities in Higher Education 2025
$60,000
National Endowment for the Humanities
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 18, 2024

The "Spotlight on Humanities in Higher Education" grant provides funding to enhance humanities education for underserved student populations at small colleges and universities, supporting projects that improve teaching and learning outcomes in the humanities.

Humanities
Private institutions of higher education
2024 Research and Development Grants
$15,000
California Humanities
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 14, 2024

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and individuals to develop nonfiction media projects that highlight California's diverse cultures and histories, requiring collaboration with humanities experts.

Humanities
Private institutions of higher education
Documentary Media Production Grant
$15,000
California Humanities
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 14, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and individuals working on documentary projects that highlight California's diverse stories and cultures, requiring collaboration with humanities advisors and matching funds.

Humanities
Private institutions of higher education
Archaeological and Ethnographic Field Research
$150,000
National Endowment for the Arts & Humanities (National Endowment for the Humanities)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 24, 2025

Date Added

Oct 9, 2024

This grant provides funding for U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to conduct archaeological and ethnographic field research that addresses significant humanities questions, with a focus on collaboration with local communities.

Humanities
State governments
NSF Dynamic Language Infrastructure - NEH Documenting Endangered Languages
$450,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 15, 2026

Date Added

Oct 2, 2024

This grant provides funding to U.S. educational institutions and nonprofit organizations for projects that document and preserve endangered languages, fostering collaboration between researchers and native speaker communities.

Humanities
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Dynamic Language Infrastructure-Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants
$15,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 15, 2026

Date Added

Oct 2, 2024

This grant provides financial support to doctoral students at U.S. institutions for research projects that document and preserve endangered languages, contributing to linguistic knowledge and cultural heritage.

Humanities
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Dialogues on the Experiences of War
$100,000
National Endowment for the Humanities
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 1, 2024

This program provides funding for projects that facilitate discussions on the experiences and impacts of military service and war, aimed at fostering connections between veterans and the broader community.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Climate Smart Humanities Organizations
$300,000
National Endowment for the Arts & Humanities (National Endowment for the Humanities)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 17, 2025

Date Added

Oct 1, 2024

This program provides funding to U.S.-based humanities organizations to assess their environmental impact and develop climate action plans, with a focus on sustainability, community engagement, and equity.

Humanities
State governments
Maine Humanities Council Arts & Humanities Grants
$1,000
Maine Humanities Council
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 21, 2025

Date Added

Sep 27, 2024

This funding opportunity supports Maine-based organizations in creating innovative community projects that blend arts and humanities, particularly those serving under-resourced communities.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Dangers and Opportunities of Technology:Perspectives from the Humanities
$150,000
National Endowment for the Humanities
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 4, 2025

Date Added

Sep 27, 2024

This program provides funding for research projects that explore the societal impacts of technology, particularly focusing on the ethical, legal, and cultural implications of artificial intelligence, aimed at institutions and collaborative teams.

Humanities
State governments
Humanities Connections 2025
$150,000
National Endowment for the Humanities
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 26, 2024

This funding opportunity supports partnerships between humanities and non-humanities faculty at colleges and universities to create interdisciplinary courses that integrate the humanities into undergraduate education.

Humanities
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education