Humanities Grants

U.S. Mission to Jordan

The U.S. Department of State s Embassy Amman announces an open competition to implement a program titled Reel American: The Road to the Olympic Rings. Reel American is a 21-month public diplomacy film program designed to showcase American excellence in sports and build excitement ahead of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. Beginning in October 2026 and continuing through June 2028, the program will host one film screening per month, showcasing classic American sports films that highlight the nation's rich athletic history and tradition of competitive excellence. The program targets 1,000 youth participants, ages 16 25, engaging the next generation of global leaders, athletes, and cultural ambassadors at a pivotal moment in their personal and professional development. Through curated screenings and accompanying discussions, participants will gain insight into American values such as teamwork, perseverance, and competition. This program directly advances U.S. foreign policy priorities by celebrating America's proven capacity to host large-scale international events and by reinforcing the United States' legacy of sports excellence on the world stage. As Los Angeles prepares to welcome the world in 2028, Reel American promotes a positive narrative of American achievement and lays the groundwork for successful public engagement throughout the Olympic cycle. Applications must be submitted via email only to AmmanGrants@state.gov. Submissions through Grants.gov will not be accepted.

National Endowment for the Arts

See the application guidelines and instructions at arts.gov for more information.

National Endowment for the Humanities

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Research is accepting applications for the Scholarly Editions and Translations program. The purpose of this program is to support collaborative teams who edit, annotate, and translate foundational humanities texts that are vital to generating new scholarship but are not available in adequate editions or translations. This year s competition is limited to projects on American history and culture or Western civilization.

National Endowment for the Humanities

The program supports groups of two or more scholars increasing humanistic knowledge through the preparation of a manuscript for print publication, the creation of a scholarly digital project, or the planning of an international collaboration. Projects must pursue significant research questions and lead toward an interpretive product. This year s competition is limited to projects on American history and culture or Western civilization.

U.S. Mission to Australia

The U.S. Mission to Australia s Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) announces an open competition to implement projects that advance U.S. economic, commercial, and security interests in Australia. This Annual Program Statement (APS) outlines strategic goals, expected outcomes, target audiences, eligibility criteria, and application guidelines for cooperative agreements ranging from $25,000 to $100,000, with a project duration of up to 24 months. Project proposals must address at least one of the following goals: Promote flag football in Australia; Combat antisemitism through Holocaust education; Strengthen Pacific Islands partnership by highlighting shared cultural values among the peoples of the United States, Australia, and the Pacific Islands focusing on arts, cultural heritage preservation, education, and training.In addition to aligning with one of the strategic goals, applicants should clearly explain how they advance American leadership and excellence and how the projects deliver measurable results. All programs must include a clear connection to or inclusion of American expert(s), organization(s), or institution(s) or cultural elements in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of United States policy and perspectives.Please read the entire APS package before submitting an application. Applications must be submitted by September 20, 2026, for projects beginning as early as October 1, 2026. For more information, contact PASGrantsAustralia@state.gov. Applications that do not meet the eligibility criteria and do not contain all of the required information will not be considered.

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council

Insight Development Grants support short-term research development in the social sciences and humanities. Grants range from $7,000 to $75,000 over one to two years.

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC)

Insight Grants support research excellence in the social sciences and humanities. Funding ranges from $7,000 to $400,000 over two to five years for projects that build knowledge and understanding.

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC)

SSHRC Talent programs support the next generation of researchers through doctoral fellowships ($20,000–$35,000/yr) and postdoctoral fellowships ($45,000/yr) in the social sciences and humanities.

National Endowment for the Arts

See the application guidelines and instructions at arts.gov for more information.

National Endowment for the Humanities

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Collections & Infrastructure is accepting applications for Collections Stewardship, a program to advance the preservation and availability of physical and digital collections important for research, teaching, and public engagement in the humanities. Planning and implementation projects may include conservation and preservation; digitization and description; enhancement of long-standing digital resources in the humanities; and preservation services or education and training for students and professionals in collections stewardship.

Andrew W. Mellon Foundation

Grants for museums, performing arts organizations, and cultural institutions advancing humanities and artistic practice.