Funding limits have significantly expanded, with awards now ranging from $10,000 up to $1,000,000 and indirect costs capped at 20%. If your institution already holds an active Luce Foundation grant, you must contact the program director before submitting a new application. Additionally, pre-application meetings are no longer offered, so be sure your Concept Note clearly introduces your project.
Funder: Henry Luce Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (Concept Notes accepted year-round)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards range from $10,000 to $1,000,000; recent grants for museums are typically $75,000–$200,000; indirect costs capped at 20%.
Summary: Supports nonprofit art museums to reexamine and reinvigorate their collections through innovative, community-engaged projects focused on research, documentation, and ethical best practices.
Key Information: Concept Notes should be submitted at least 6–8 months before project start; not for art creation, performance, or film.