ACLS HBCU Faculty Fellowships and Grants

The ACLS HBCU Faculty Fellowships and Grants program provides research funding and professional support to faculty at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The program offers two award types: project grants (up to $10,000; 12–15 month term) and fellowships (up to $50,000; 15–27 month term). Awardees also receive networking and mentorship opportunities and an additional $2,500 institutional grant to support humanities programming or infrastructure.

Monetary award (grant up to $10,000 or fellowship up to $50,000), $2,500 institutional grant, networking and mentorship opportunities, access to applicant webinars and proposal feedback.

Faculty at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), including both two-year and four-year degree-granting institutions, are eligible to apply.

Submit an application through the ACLS online portal; applicants may participate in informational webinars, virtual office hours, and may submit draft applications for feedback by the stated draft deadline.