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

Rolling (Concept Notes accepted year-round)

Typical awards range from $10,000 to $1,000,000; recent American Art grants are often $75,000–$300,000; up to 20% indirect costs allowed.

Supports art museums in revitalizing and reinterpreting their collections through innovative, community-centered projects.

Only nonprofit art museums and their international equivalents are eligible; individuals may not apply.

--- ## Description The Henry Luce Foundation’s American Art Program Responsive Grants provide support to art museums seeking to reimagine and reinvigorate their collections. The grants encourage projects that foster collaboration with diverse communities and partners, promoting innovative approaches to research, documentation, publication, reinterpretation, reinstallations, and exhibitions (both in-house and touring). The program welcomes proposals focusing on all media and time periods, including Native American art and cultural objects, and places special emphasis on projects that address collections that have been inadequately preserved, studied, or presented. Initiatives highlighting ethical best practices, particularly for ethnically specific collections, are strongly encouraged. --- ## Due Dates - Concept Notes are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year. - Applicants are encouraged to submit Concept Notes at least 6–8 months before the anticipated project start date. - There are no fixed annual or cycle deadlines for Responsive Grants. --- ## Funding Amount - Typical grant size: $10,000 to $1,000,000, depending on project scope and need. - Recent American Art Responsive Grants typically range from $75,000 to $300,000. - The Foundation will cover indirect costs up to 20% of the total grant amount. - Multi-year funding and renewals are possible, determined by project scope and performance. --- ## Eligibility - Only nonprofit art museums and their international equivalents are eligible to apply. - Individuals are not eligible to apply directly. - Non-U.S. institutions must provide proof of valid nonprofit status (e.g., IRS determination). - Projects must focus on visual arts collections; proposals related to performance art, film (including documentaries), art creation, art purchase, or the work of emerging artists are not eligible. - Organizations with an active Luce Foundation grant should contact the Program Director before reapplying in the same area. --- ## Application Process - Review the [American Art Program guidelines](https://hluce.org/programs/american-art/grant-categories/). - Create an account and submit a Concept Note via the [online grants portal](https://hluce.my.site.com/s/login/?ec=302&startURL=%2Fs%2F). - All Concept Notes are reviewed within eight weeks of submission. - Selected applicants will be invited to submit a full proposal. - Proposals are considered by the Foundation’s board three times per year (March, June, November). - The entire review and proposal process generally takes a minimum of 3–4 months. - Applicants are notified of decisions via email. --- ## Additional Information - The program welcomes projects from organizations of any scale, including Native American Tribal museums and academic museums/galleries. - Curatorial fellowships and term positions may be supported if linked to Responsive Grant projects. - Conservation projects are rarely funded unless integrated into broader collections-based initiatives. - Applicants may reapply once per year if not selected previously. --- ## External Links - [American Art Program – Grant Categories](https://hluce.org/programs/american-art/grant-categories/) - [Henry Luce Foundation – Apply for a Grant](https://hluce.org/apply-for-a-grant/) - [Online Grants Portal](https://hluce.my.site.com/s/login/?ec=302&startURL=%2Fs%2F) - [Recent American Art Grants](https://hluce.org/grants/?order=date-desc&search=&paging=1) - [Contact the Foundation](https://www.hluce.org/contact/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | |-----------------------------|-------------------------------|---------------| | General Inquiries | info@hluce.org | 212-489-7700 | | Grants Administration | grants@hluce.org | | | American Art Program Director (Randall Griffey) | rgriffey@hluce.org | |

Responsive Grants

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