[The Coby Foundation](https://cobyfoundation.org)

Rolling

Award size varies by project; funding supports direct project costs only.

Supports exhibitions, conservation, public programs, cataloging, digitization, and community initiatives focused on textiles and material culture.

--- ## Description The Coby Foundation’s grant program provides funding for projects that promote the study, preservation, and public appreciation of textiles and material culture. Eligible activities include exhibitions, conservation, public programs, cataloging, digitization, and community-based initiatives. Proposals must clearly articulate the project’s goals, intended audience, relevance, timeline, and the qualifications of key personnel. The Foundation places strong emphasis on thorough project planning, detailed documentation, and public benefit. --- ## Due Dates - Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; there are no fixed deadlines. --- ## Funding Amount - Award amounts are project-dependent and intended to cover direct project costs. - Funding does not support staff salaries, overhead, or indirect costs. - Applicants must provide a detailed project budget and list of other funding sources. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit cultural institutions. - Organizations must be located in the Mid-Atlantic or New England regions of the United States (from Maine to Delaware). - Projects must have a clear focus on textiles or material culture and demonstrate public benefit. - First-time applicants may be required to submit a financial statement. --- ## Application Process - Prepare a comprehensive proposal, organized with the following sections: - Proposal summary (300 words max) - Organization description (500 words max) - Project narrative, including goals, audience, timeline, and team member bios - Additional documentation based on project type (e.g., research plans, exhibition structure, conservation methods, cataloging strategies) - Financial and organizational information (project and operating budgets, funding sources, board affiliations) - Combine all materials into a single PDF. - Submit the PDF via email to [margi@cobyfoundation.org](mailto:margi@cobyfoundation.org). - Mail a printed copy to: Margi Hofer, Executive Director, The Coby Foundation, Ltd., 2218 Broadway #143, New York, NY 10024. - The Foundation independently verifies 501(c)(3) status; IRS letters are not required. --- ## Additional Information - Only direct project expenses are eligible; staff salaries and indirect costs are not allowed. - Applicants should document other funding sources and the status of those requests. - The Foundation may request supplemental financial information from first-time applicants. --- ## External Links - [Coby Foundation homepage](https://cobyfoundation.org) - [Application Instructions and Grant Guidelines (PDF)](https://cobyfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Coby-application-instructions.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Address | |---------------------|---------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------| | Margi Hofer, Executive Director | [margi@cobyfoundation.org](mailto:margi@cobyfoundation.org) | 2218 Broadway #143, New York, NY 10024 |

Grant Program - The Coby Foundation

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