Humanities Grants Open Now (Oct 2026): Deadlines & Max Awards
As of , 21 open grants are listed here; 13 close within 30 days and the soonest deadline is . The median maximum award is $350,000 (19 of 21 list an amount). Most come from Institute of Museum and Library Services (13).
21 opportunities.
Open grants
| Grant | Agency | Max award | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Museum Grants for African American History and Culture (2027) | Institute of Museum and Library Services | $500,000 | |
| Inspire Grants for Small Museums (2027) | Institute of Museum and Library Services | $75,000 | |
| Museums for America (2027) | Institute of Museum and Library Services | $350,000 | |
| 21st Century Museum Professionals Program (2027) | Institute of Museum and Library Services | $500,000 | |
| Museum Grants for American Latino History and Culture (2027) | Institute of Museum and Library Services | $500,000 | |
| Museums Empowered (2027) | Institute of Museum and Library Services | $350,000 | |
| Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services (2027) | Institute of Museum and Library Services | $250,000 | |
| Native Hawaiian Library Services Grants (2027) | Institute of Museum and Library Services | $150,000 | |
| Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants (2027) | Institute of Museum and Library Services | $150,000 | |
| Native American Library Services Basic Grant (2027) | Institute of Museum and Library Services | $10,000 | |
| National Leadership Grants for Museums (2027) | Institute of Museum and Library Services | $750,000 | |
| National Leadership Grants for Libraries (2027) | Institute of Museum and Library Services | $1,000,000 | |
| Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (2027) | Institute of Museum and Library Services | $1,000,000 | |
| Landmarks of History and Culture and Summer Institutes | National Endowment for the Humanities | $460,000 | |
| Collections Stewardship | National Endowment for the Humanities | $500,000 | |
| Public Humanities Projects | National Endowment for the Humanities | $2,000,000 | |
| National Digital Newspaper Program | National Endowment for the Humanities | $325,000 | |
| Advancing Youth Activism and Engagement FY2023 | U.S. Mission to Albania | Not specified | Forecast |
| 2nd Annual Program Statement PA Italy | U.S. Mission to Italy | Not specified | Forecast |
| Meet the Corner Program FY2024 | U.S. Mission to Albania | $27,000 | Forecast |
| Countering Violent Extremism Small Grants Program FY2023 | U.S. Mission to Albania | $60,000 | Forecast |
FAQ
How many grants are open right now?
21 opportunities are listed on this page as of , based on Grants.gov public data.
Which one closes first?
Museum Grants for African American History and Culture (2027) (Institute of Museum and Library Services) closes on .
What is the largest award listed?
Public Humanities Projects offers up to $2,000,000.
Is it free to apply?
Yes. Applying for federal grants is free and is done on official sites such as Grants.gov. Never pay for a list of grants.