Federal Humanities Grants

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.

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 grant provides funding for projects that preserve and interpret the copper mining history of Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula, targeting local organizations, governments, and heritage sites connected to the region.

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 funding opportunity provides financial support to state and jurisdictional humanities councils to enhance their operations and promote humanities education and public awareness in local communities across the United States.

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 funding opportunity provides financial support to federally recognized tribes and Alaska Native communities to enhance their library services, cultural preservation efforts, and educational programs.

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 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 program provides funding for educational projects that honor and share the stories of Veterans buried in national and state cemeteries, targeting schools, nonprofits, and educational institutions.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that serve Native Hawaiian communities, aiming to enhance library services and cultural preservation through various educational and community-focused projects.

This grant provides funding for cultural heritage preservation projects in Georgia that demonstrate a connection to American history or influence, targeting reputable non-profit organizations and cultural institutions.

This funding opportunity is designed for U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and government entities to produce a public concert and related events honoring exceptional jazz musicians and advocates, while also promoting community engagement and educational programming.

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.