Humanities grants with open deadlines
17 currently open · refreshed daily
Humanities funding runs through NEH — public programs, preservation, digital humanities, and challenge grants — plus IMLS for museums and libraries. Historical societies, museums, libraries, and cultural nonprofits are the natural applicants. NEH is unusually transparent: sample funded applications are published on its site, and program officers will read a draft if you ask early. Deadlines cluster seasonally, so the count below swings through the year. Every currently open humanities opportunity is listed with live deadlines.
Closing within 45 days
| Opportunity | Agency | Deadline | Award ceiling | Eligible |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scholarly Editions and Translations | National Endowment for the Humanities | September 16, 2026 7d left | $1M | Nonprofits |
| Collaborative Research | National Endowment for the Humanities | September 16, 2026 7d left | $250k | Nonprofits |
| U.S. Mission to Australia 2026 Annual Program Statement | U.S. Mission to Australia | September 20, 2026 11d left | $100k | Nonprofits Individuals |
All open Humanities grants
| Opportunity | Agency | Deadline | Award ceiling | Eligible |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scholarly Editions and Translations | National Endowment for the Humanities | September 16, 2026 7d left | $1M | Nonprofits |
| Collaborative Research | National Endowment for the Humanities | September 16, 2026 7d left | $250k | Nonprofits |
| U.S. Mission to Australia 2026 Annual Program Statement | U.S. Mission to Australia | September 20, 2026 11d left | $100k | Nonprofits Individuals |
| Museums for America (2027) | Institute of Museum and Library Services | November 13, 2026 | $350k | |
| National Leadership Grants for Libraries (2027) | Institute of Museum and Library Services | November 13, 2026 | $1M | |
| Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (2027) | Institute of Museum and Library Services | November 13, 2026 | $1M | |
| National Leadership Grants for Museums (2027) | Institute of Museum and Library Services | November 13, 2026 | $750k | |
| Museum Grants for African American History and Culture (2027) | Institute of Museum and Library Services | November 13, 2026 | $500k | |
| Museum Grants for American Latino History and Culture (2027) | Institute of Museum and Library Services | November 13, 2026 | $500k | |
| Museums Empowered (2027) | Institute of Museum and Library Services | November 13, 2026 | $350k | |
| Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services (2027) | Institute of Museum and Library Services | November 13, 2026 | $250k | |
| Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants (2027) | Institute of Museum and Library Services | November 13, 2026 | $150k | |
| Inspire Grants for Small Museums (2027) | Institute of Museum and Library Services | November 13, 2026 | $75k | |
| 21st Century Museum Professionals Program (2027) | Institute of Museum and Library Services | November 13, 2026 | $500k | |
| Native American Library Services Basic Grant (2027) | Institute of Museum and Library Services | November 13, 2026 | $10k | |
| Native Hawaiian Library Services Grants (2027) | Institute of Museum and Library Services | November 13, 2026 | $150k | |
| Collections Stewardship | National Endowment for the Humanities | December 15, 2026 | $500k | Nonprofits |
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