Collections Grants
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The Terra Foundation for American Art's Collections Grants support new research and inclusive curatorial projects that reinterpret permanent collections of American art worldwide.
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Funder: Terra Foundation for American Art
Due Dates: August 3, 2026 (inquiry deadline) | October 13, 2026 (full proposal deadline)
Funding Amounts: $25,000–$100,000 per grant; planning grants typically $25K–$75K, implementation up to $100K; one-year cycle
Summary: Supports organizations worldwide to reinterpret and re-present permanent collections of American art, fostering inclusive and community-engaged curatorial practices.
Key Information: Projects must begin after May 1, 2027; applicants must have 501(c)(3) status or international equivalent.
Description
This grant program supports museums, art centers, and community-based cultural organizations globally in reinterpreting and re-presenting their permanent collections of American art. The aim is to broaden understandings of American art and history, promote inclusive curatorial methodologies, and engage local communities in collaborative content creation. Projects may involve either reinstallation of permanent collections or temporary exhibitions drawn primarily from an institution’s own holdings. Both planning and implementation grants are available. The program encourages new research, a plurality of voices, and practices that expand narratives around American and Indigenous art.
