[Henry Luce Foundation](https://www.hluce.org)

Rolling (Concept Notes accepted year-round)

Recent awards typically range from $20,000–$100,000; indirect costs capped at 20%.

Supports art museum projects that creatively engage collections and communities, emphasizing innovative research, documentation, and exhibitions in the visual arts.

Submit Concept Notes 6–8 months before project start; only nonprofit institutions are eligible.

--- ## Description The Henry Luce Foundation’s American Art Program Responsive Grants support art museums seeking to reconsider and reinvigorate their collections through collaborations with diverse communities and creative partners. The grants are open to projects in the visual arts across all media and time periods, including Native American art and cultural objects. Supported activities may include new research, innovative documentation, publications, reinterpretation, reinstallations, and both in-house and touring exhibitions. The program prioritizes projects addressing collections that have been inadequately preserved, studied, shared, or presented, and emphasizes ethical best practices, especially with ethnically specific collections. --- ## Due Dates - Concept Notes accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year. - Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit Concept Notes 6–8 months in advance of their project start date. --- ## Funding Amount - Recent Responsive Grants awards typically range from $20,000 to $100,000. - Indirect costs are capped at 20% of the total grant amount. - Multi-year grants are possible; award size and duration depend on project scope. --- ## Eligibility - Only nonprofit art museums and their international equivalents with U.S. nonprofit status are eligible to apply. - Grants are awarded to institutions, not individuals. - International institutions must provide proof of U.S. nonprofit equivalency if invited to submit a full proposal. - Projects must focus on research, documentation, or exhibitions that revitalize museum collections. - Ineligible activities: performance art, film (including documentaries), art creation, art purchase, and projects focused on emerging artists. --- ## Application Process 1. **Review Guidelines:** Ensure your project aligns with the American Art Program’s goals and requirements. 2. **Submit Concept Note:** Create an account and submit a Concept Note via the [online portal](https://hluce.my.site.com/s/login/?ec=302&startURL=%2Fs%2F). - The Concept Note should briefly describe the project, its significance, and the amount of funding requested. 3. **Review:** All Concept Notes are reviewed within eight weeks. 4. **Invitation to Propose:** Selected applicants will be invited to submit a full proposal. 5. **Board Review:** Proposals are considered by the Foundation’s board three times per year (March, June, November). 6. **Timeline:** The review and proposal process generally takes a minimum of 3–4 months. --- ## Additional Information - Applicants may reapply for the same grant once per year if not selected. - An organization with an active grant should consult the Program Director before applying for another grant in the same area. - Conservation components may be included in collections-based projects, but independent conservation projects are rarely funded. - Apprentice-level curatorial positions linked to Responsive Grant projects must involve continuous mentorship by senior curators. --- ## External Links - [Program Overview & Guidelines](https://hluce.org/programs/american-art/grant-categories/) - [Foundation Grant Opportunities](https://hluce.org/our-grants/) - [Application Portal](https://hluce.my.site.com/s/login/?ec=302&startURL=%2Fs%2F) - [Recently Funded Projects](https://hluce.org/grants/?order=date-desc&search=&paging=1) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Program Page | |-------------------------|---------------------------------------|---------------|-----------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [info@hluce.org](mailto:info@hluce.org) | 212-489-7700 | [Henry Luce Foundation](https://www.hluce.org/contact/) | | American Art Program | [rgriffey@hluce.org](mailto:rgriffey@hluce.org) | | [American Art Program](https://hluce.org/programs/american-art/) | ---

Responsive Grants

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