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Grants for State governments - Humanities

Explore 230 grant opportunities

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
Kennebunk Savings Community Promise Program
Contact for amount
Kennebunk Savings
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2024

This funding opportunity supports tax-exempt nonprofits, public schools, and municipalities in southern York County, Maine, and Strafford & Rockingham Counties in New Hampshire, focusing on innovative and sustainable programs in health, community advancement, arts, education, and environmental welfare.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides financial support to public agencies and nonprofit organizations for the preservation and enhancement of historic sites in Hawaiʻi.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Bertie-Hertford Women’s Fund
$2,500
North Carolina Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 7, 2026

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that improve the lives of women, children, and families in Bertie and Hertford counties, North Carolina, focusing on health, education, and human services.

Health
Nonprofits
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
Basic Preservation Grants
$20,000
National Film Preservation Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 24, 2026

Date Added

Feb 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit and public institutions in the U.S. for preserving historically significant films that lack commercial protection, enabling them to create new preservation elements and public access copies.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Excellence in Civics Education School District Grant Program
$300,000
Goldwater Institute
Private

Application Deadline

May 30, 2026

Date Added

Feb 19, 2026

This program provides financial and educational resources to Arizona public school districts, charter networks, and private high schools to improve civics education through the adoption of a new U.S. history textbook and comprehensive teacher support.

Education
Independent school districts
NFPF Matching Grants
$75,000
National Film Preservation Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 24, 2026

Date Added

Feb 24, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit and public institutions for significant film preservation projects, ensuring culturally and historically important films are restored and made accessible to the public.

Arts
Nonprofits
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
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
Southwest Intervention Fund
$10,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofits and public agencies for urgent preservation projects and cultural heritage initiatives in the American Southwest.

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
NCCF Women Givers Fund
$1,000
North Carolina Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 7, 2026

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This grant provides funding to charitable organizations in four North Carolina counties that support women, children, and families in need.

Health
Nonprofits
The Linda and Jerry Bruckheimer Preservation Fund for Kentucky
$10,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides financial support to public agencies and nonprofit organizations in Kentucky for the preservation and maintenance of historic buildings, landscapes, and communities.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
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
Legends & Lore® Marker Grant Program
Contact for amount
William G. Pomeroy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 27, 2026

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This grant provides funding for historical markers that celebrate local legends and folklore, aimed at nonprofit organizations and government entities in select U.S. states to promote cultural heritage and tourism.

Humanities
Nonprofits