ACLS Digital Justice Seed Grants
ACLS Digital Justice Seed Grants fund early-stage digital humanities projects advancing inclusive, ethical research with marginalized communities, supported by the American Council of Learned Societies.
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Funder: American Council of Learned Societies
Due Dates: November 3, 2026
Funding Amounts: $10,000–$25,000 per award | 12–18 month project term | No indirect costs
Summary: Supports early-stage digital projects advancing inclusive scholarship and capacity building for marginalized communities in the humanities.
Description
The ACLS Digital Justice Seed Grants, supported by the Mellon Foundation, are designed to advance digital projects that critically engage with the interests and histories of people of color and other historically marginalized communities. The program supports early-stage projects in the humanities and interpretive social sciences that use digital tools and methods ethically and intentionally to address inequities and build capacity. Projects may involve planning workshops, prototyping, or testing products, and are encouraged to foster openness to diverse sources of knowledge, innovative methodologies, and collaborations across academic and cultural heritage institutions. The grant also provides financial planning coaching to help recipients envision long-term sustainability for their initiatives.
