[Samuel H. Kress Foundation](https://www.kressfoundation.org)

March 1, 2026 (LOI, Spring) | April 1, 2026 (Full, Spring) | September 1, 2026 (LOI, Fall) | October 1, 2026 (Full, Fall)

Typical awards range from $10,000–$100,000; actual amounts vary by project and available funds.

Supports projects advancing art conservation knowledge and practice, especially for European works from antiquity to the early 19th century.

--- ## Description The Conservation Grants program of the Samuel H. Kress Foundation supports the professional practice of art conservation, with a particular emphasis on European works of art from antiquity through the early 19th century. The program funds projects that create and disseminate specialized knowledge, such as archival initiatives, scholarly databases, documentation efforts, exhibitions, publications focused on art conservation, and technical or scientific studies. It also supports opportunities for conservators and conservation scientists to share expertise via international exchanges, conferences, symposia, consultations, research presentations, and exhibitions that highlight conservation materials and techniques. --- ## Due Dates - March 1, 2026: Letter of Inquiry (LOI) submission deadline — Spring cycle (5:00pm EST) - April 1, 2026: Full grant application submission deadline — Spring cycle (5:00pm EST) - September 1, 2026: Letter of Inquiry (LOI) submission deadline — Fall cycle (5:00pm EST) - October 1, 2026: Full grant application submission deadline — Fall cycle (5:00pm EST) --- ## Funding Amount - Typical awards range from $10,000 to $100,000, depending on the scope and needs of the project. - Funding levels may vary; review [past grants](https://www.kressfoundation.org/Programs/Past-Grants-Fellowships) for examples. - Grant duration and total funding are determined by project requirements and available resources. --- ## Eligibility - Only non-profit institutions with 501(c)(3) status in the United States are eligible. - Supporting foundations of European institutions and foreign institutions recognized as exempt by the U.S. IRS may also apply. - Grants are not awarded directly to individuals, but projects may be led by individuals or teams affiliated with the applicant institution. - Support for conservation treatments is generally limited to works from the distributed Kress Collection and typically coordinated through NYU’s Conservation Center. --- ## Application Process ### Step 1: Letter of Inquiry (LOI) - Submit an LOI via the [Kress Foundation grantmaking portal](https://kressfoundation.fluxx.io/). - The LOI must include a brief project summary, total project budget, and amount requested. - The portal opens for submissions 15 days before each LOI deadline. ### Step 2: Full Application (By Invitation) - If invited, submit a full application through the portal. - Required documents include: - Detailed project proposal (goals, activities, personnel, outcomes) - Project budget (Excel format) - IRS determination letter (501(c)(3) status) - Additional supporting materials (CVs, schedules, images, letters of support, as relevant) - Invited applicants have approximately three weeks to submit the full application after notification. - For detailed instructions, see the [LOI Portal Guide](https://bmmweb.blob.core.windows.net/kressmedia/media/kress/media/programs/grants/guide_loi_20210204.pdf) and [Grant Application Portal Guide](https://bmmweb.blob.core.windows.net/kressmedia/media/kress/media/programs/grants/guide_grant_application_20210205.pdf). --- ## Additional Information - These are competitive grants; review the [Grants FAQs](https://www.kressfoundation.org/About/Frequently-Asked-Questions) for more details. - Conservation treatment support is generally reserved for works in the Kress Collection. - Review [Annual Reports](https://www.kressfoundation.org/About/Annual-Reports) for funding trends and priorities. --- ## External Links - [Program Page: Conservation Grants](https://www.kressfoundation.org/Programs/Grants/Conservation) - [Kress Foundation Grantmaking Portal](https://kressfoundation.fluxx.io/) - [Past Grants & Fellowships](https://www.kressfoundation.org/Programs/Past-Grants-Fellowships) - [Grants FAQs](https://www.kressfoundation.org/About/Frequently-Asked-Questions) - [Annual Reports](https://www.kressfoundation.org/About/Annual-Reports) - [LOI Portal Guide (PDF)](https://bmmweb.blob.core.windows.net/kressmedia/media/kress/media/programs/grants/guide_loi_20210204.pdf) - [Grant Application Portal Guide (PDF)](https://bmmweb.blob.core.windows.net/kressmedia/media/kress/media/programs/grants/guide_grant_application_20210205.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |--------------|-------------------------------------------------| | Phone | 212-861-4993 | | Address | 174 E 80th St, New York City, NY 10075-0439, USA| | Website | [Samuel H. Kress Foundation](https://www.kressfoundation.org) | ---

Conservation Grants - Samuel H. Kress Foundation

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