Grants for State governments - Humanities
Explore 226 grant opportunities
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.
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.
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.
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.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Jun 13, 2024
This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Maine, particularly in Brunswick, Southport, and Boothbay Harbor, focusing on projects that aid those in need, promote animal welfare, provide healthcare for underserved populations, and support public broadcasting.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Apr 12, 2024
This funding opportunity provides up to $2,000 to support small-scale humanities projects, such as public discussions and local history initiatives, making cultural programming more accessible in communities.
Application Deadline
Mar 13, 2026
Date Added
Jan 14, 2026
This grant provides funding to support the development and training of a diverse library and archival workforce across the U.S., focusing on enhancing educational opportunities and professional growth in libraries and archives.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Dec 5, 2023
This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and public institutions in Montana for innovative public humanities projects that promote community engagement and cultural collaboration.
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.
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.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Nov 6, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support to Texas-based educational and cultural organizations for hosting traveling exhibitions and related public programming that promotes engagement with the humanities.
Application Deadline
Mar 13, 2026
Date Added
Jan 14, 2026
This initiative provides funding to museums across the U.S. to enhance staff training and development, improve operations, and adapt to new technologies and evaluation practices.
Application Deadline
Mar 2, 2026
Date Added
May 21, 2025
This funding opportunity supports public agencies and nonprofit organizations in preserving historic sites and enhancing community cultural heritage through planning, education, and restoration projects.
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.
Application Deadline
Jul 9, 2025
Date Added
Jun 26, 2024
This funding opportunity supports cultural organizations in creating public humanities programs that commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, focusing on historical significance and community engagement.
Application Deadline
May 1, 2024
Date Added
Jan 31, 2024
Grant Opportunity: LEH Rebirth Grants Funding Organization: Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities (LEH) Contact Information: Contact LEH grants staff for assistance Award Details: Grant awards range from $1,000 to $5,000. LEH may award partial amounts. Matching cost share in cash or in kind is required. Eligibility: Humanities-based organizations operating within the 64 parishes of Louisiana are eligible to apply. Eligible organizations include nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, public-facing organizations within accredited institutions of higher learning, state and local government agencies, and state or federally recognized Native American tribal governments in Louisiana. Organizations reaching underserved populations are encouraged to apply. Program and Intent: LEH Rebirth Grants support programmatic initiatives focused on the humanities. Eligible projects include public humanities programs, documentary photography, podcast and radio projects, humanities-based festivals and exhibition development, digital humanities projects, speaker series, assistance with publication projects, and humanities-based educational initiatives. Projects must involve the participation of credentialed humanities scholars. Application Timeline: Applications open on April 1 each year, with decisions announced in July. Rebirth project activities should be implemented between September 1 and October 31 of the following year. The application period for 2024 Rebirth Grants is April 1 to May 1, 2024. Funding Guidelines: Humanities scholars must play a central role in all phases of the project. Projects must focus on topics and themes drawn from the humanities or bring the analytical potential of the humanities to bear on current concerns. Programs must provide a balance of viewpoints, target public audiences, involve community representatives, and avoid advocacy and bias. LEH does not fund certain types of projects, such as creative and performing arts, research exclusively for scholarly audiences, scholarships, and political action. Nonprofit status is required, and cost share is expected. Evaluation and final reports are required for funded projects.
Application Deadline
Jul 14, 2025
Date Added
Jun 14, 2025
This funding opportunity provides $25,000 to nonprofit organizations and local governments for arts projects that celebrate notable figures in American history as part of the 250th anniversary of American Independence.
Application Deadline
Jul 11, 2024
Date Added
May 17, 2024
With this solicitation, BJA seeks to fund reentry services and programs focused on strengthening education and employment outcomes for individuals returning to their communities after a period of incarceration.
Application Deadline
Jan 15, 2026
Date Added
Jun 17, 2025
This grant provides funding to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies to preserve and improve access to primary source materials related to America's independence and the establishment of its government.
Application Deadline
Sep 15, 2024
Date Added
Feb 14, 2024
The Mississippi Humanities Council offers grants to support projects that engage communities in meaningful dialogue, attract diverse audiences, and are participatory and engaging, applying humanities to everyday life. Grants support public humanities programs, exhibits, planning of larger projects, and the development of original productions in various media. Regular grants : start at $2,500 to $10,000. Regular grants applications are accepted on May 1st and September 1st Grant renewed every year.

