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

Rolling (Concept Notes accepted any time)

Typical awards range from $50,000 to $250,000; project duration varies.

Supports innovative, collaborative projects that help museums and collections rethink, document, and share American art holdings.

Submit Concept Notes 6–8 months before project start; only nonprofit museums and their international equivalents are eligible.

--- ## Description The Henry Luce Foundation’s American Art Program Responsive Grants support projects that seek to reconsider and reinvigorate museum collections in the visual arts through partnerships with diverse collaborators and communities. The program encourages new research and innovative approaches to collection-focused documentation, publications, reinterpretation, reinstallations, and exhibitions (including in-house and touring). Projects addressing under-preserved, under-studied, or under-shared collections, especially those exemplifying ethical best practices related to ethnically specific collections, are particularly encouraged. --- ## Due Dates - Concept Notes are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year. - Applicants are advised to submit Concept Notes at least 6–8 months in advance of the proposed project start date. --- ## Funding Amount - Typical award amounts range from **$50,000 to $250,000**, depending on project scope and duration. - Funding can support a variety of project types and lengths, tailored to the needs of the institution and collection. --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible Applicants:** Nonprofit art museums and their international equivalents (with valid nonprofit status recognized by the U.S. IRS). - **Project Types:** Must focus on revitalizing museum collections through research, documentation, reinterpretation, reinstallations, or exhibitions. - Academic museums, galleries, and Native American Tribal museums are eligible. - Projects must avoid ineligible activities such as art creation, performance art, film/documentaries, or the purchase of art. - Only institutions (not individuals) may apply. --- ## Application Process - Submit a **Concept Note** through the [Henry Luce Foundation’s online portal](https://hluce.my.site.com/s/login/?ec=302&startURL=%2Fs%2F). - If there is interest, the Foundation will invite a full proposal and guide the applicant through subsequent steps. - Early submission (6–8 months before project start) is strongly recommended. - For questions before submitting a Concept Note, contact the Program Director (see below). --- ## Additional Information - Projects involving under-preserved, under-studied, or under-shared collections are prioritized. - Ethical best practices, especially for ethnically specific collections, are emphasized. - Conservation components may be included as part of broader collections-based projects, but standalone conservation projects are rarely funded. - Curatorial fellowships or term positions linked to Responsive Grant projects are supported if they include mentorship by senior curators. --- ## External Links - [Program Overview & Grant Categories](https://hluce.org/programs/american-art/grant-categories/) - [Application Portal](https://hluce.my.site.com/s/login/?ec=302&startURL=%2Fs%2F) - [Recent Grants Database](https://hluce.org/grants/?order=date-desc&search=&paging=1) - [General Grant Application Information](https://hluce.org/apply-for-a-grant/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email/Phone | Additional Info | |--------------------------|--------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [info@hluce.org](mailto:info@hluce.org) | [Contact Form](https://www.hluce.org/contact/) | | Program Director, American Art | [rgriffey@hluce.org](mailto:rgriffey@hluce.org) | For questions before submitting a Concept Note | | Phone | 212-489-7700 | |

Responsive Grants

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