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Grants for Special district governments - Humanities

Explore 116 grant opportunities

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 funding opportunity supports U.S. museums and related organizations in developing workforce training programs and career pathways for current and future museum professionals, with a focus on innovation, diversity, and equitable access.

Arts
Nonprofits
Sam and Mary Cooke Preservation Fund for Hawaiʻi
$10,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2026

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides financial support for the preservation and enhancement of historic sites in Hawaiʻi, targeting public agencies and nonprofit organizations dedicated to maintaining the state's cultural and architectural heritage.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
Del Mar Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Del Mar Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 8, 2024

This grant provides financial support and resources to nonprofit organizations in Del Mar for projects that enhance community pride, preserve open spaces, and improve local cultural programs and events.

Community Development
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
The Linda and Jerry Bruckheimer Preservation Fund for Kentucky
$10,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2026

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public agencies in Kentucky for initiatives that preserve the state's historic buildings, landscapes, and cultural heritage.

Community Development
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
Peter Grant Preservation Fund for Colorado
$10,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2026

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This fund provides financial support to public agencies and nonprofit organizations in Colorado for projects that preserve and enhance the state's historic places.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Art & Culture Grant
$150,000
Community Foundation of Broward
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Date Added

Sep 26, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Broward County to enhance and sustain arts and cultural initiatives that promote community engagement and accessibility for diverse populations.

Arts
Nonprofits
National Trust Preservation Funds (NTPF)
$5,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 2, 2026

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides financial support to public agencies and nonprofit organizations for preservation planning and educational outreach efforts related to historic sites across the United States.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
Landmarks of American History and Culture
$190,000
National Endowment for the Arts & Humanities (National Endowment for the Humanities)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 11, 2026

Date Added

Feb 25, 2025

This grant provides funding for workshops that help K-12 educators and higher education faculty enhance their teaching of American history and culture through direct engagement with historical sites and resources.

Humanities
State governments
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
Watertown Area Community Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Watertown Area Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 22, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, schools, churches, and government entities for various community projects in Watertown, including arts, education, health, and environmental initiatives.

Education
Nonprofits
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
Arts in Education Lifelong Learning Veteran's Projects
$2,000
Arkansas Arts Council
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This grant provides funding for community organizations in Arkansas to host short-term arts residencies that engage veterans through hands-on artistic activities led by professional artists.

Arts
City or township governments
Certified Local Government (CLG) Mini-Grants
$7,500
Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 14, 2025

This program provides financial support to certified local governments in Pennsylvania for projects that enhance historic preservation efforts and community education.

Community Development
City or township governments
Indiana Humanities Mini-Grants
$1,000
Indiana Humanities
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 19, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Indiana for public humanities projects that promote community engagement and education in areas such as literature, history, and philosophy.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Preservation Assistance Grants for Smaller Institutions
$15,000
National Endowment for the Arts & Humanities (National Endowment for the Humanities)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 8, 2026

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small and mid-sized organizations, such as libraries and museums, to help them preserve and manage their humanities collections effectively.

Humanities
State governments