Federal Humanities Grants

This funding program provides financial resources to local agencies that assist low-income individuals and families in overcoming poverty through essential services and community development initiatives.

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government entities in preserving and improving access to significant physical and digital humanities collections.

This program provides funding for scholars conducting advanced research on American history, culture, or Western civilization, allowing them to focus full-time on their projects.

This grant provides financial support for projects that protect cultural heritage and prevent illicit trafficking in countries with U.S. cultural property agreements.

This grant provides funding to Paraguayan alumni organizations of U.S. exchange programs to share their success stories and promote the positive impact of American ideals on their personal and professional lives.

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.

This funding opportunity supports the creation and distribution of engaging media projects, such as films and podcasts, that explore humanities themes and reach broad public audiences.

This program provides funding for faculty and staff at Historically Black Colleges and Universities to conduct research in the humanities, focusing on American history and culture or Western civilization.

This grant provides funding for authors to create nonfiction books about American history and culture or Western civilization, aimed at engaging a broad public audience.

This program provides funding for projects that promote U.S. policy priorities in international settings, focusing on themes like human rights, global health, and climate action, and is open to non-profit organizations and individuals working in Geneva or globally.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations and tribal governments for programs that assist adults transitioning from incarceration by offering services like job training, mentoring, and mental health support to reduce recidivism and improve reentry outcomes.

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations to showcase innovative American architecture at the Venice Architecture Biennale, promoting cultural diplomacy and international appreciation of American creative excellence.

This grant provides financial support to U.S. and eligible foreign scholars for advanced research on Japan's society, economy, and international relations, fostering academic exchange and the development of new knowledge in the field.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state, local, and tribal governments, as well as nonprofit organizations, to deliver family-based substance use disorder treatment programs for parents under correctional supervision who are pregnant or have minor children.

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.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. colleges and universities, including HBCUs, HSIs, Tribal Colleges, and Community Colleges, to develop and improve humanities programs and educational resources.

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.

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.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit state and jurisdictional humanities councils across the U.S. to enhance public engagement and understanding of the humanities through local programs and initiatives.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Native American Tribes, Alaska Native Villages, and nonprofit organizations serving Native Hawaiians to enhance their museum services and cultural preservation efforts.