Conserving Black Modernism
This grant supports planning, research, and preservation of U.S. modernist sites designed by Black architects, aiming to recognize and safeguard their cultural and historical significance.
Funder: J. Paul Getty Trust
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (application open) | February 2027 (full application deadline, 5:00 PM Eastern)
Funding Amounts: $150,000 per award; 12-month project period; total initiative $4.6M+
Summary: Supports planning, training, and storytelling for U.S. modernist sites designed by Black architects, advancing their preservation and recognition.
Key Information: This is a planning grant (not for construction); only one application per organization per round; matching funds not required but preferred.
Description
Conserving Black Modernism is a grant initiative led by the Getty Foundation in partnership with the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund. The program is dedicated to preserving and elevating historic Modern Movement sites across the United States that were designed by Black architects and designers. Through funding, technical assistance, and professional convenings, the initiative aims to address the historical neglect of Black modernist achievements, build expertise in the field, and ensure these stories are widely shared. Grants support planning activities—such as building assessments, conservation management plans, and interpretive strategies—to safeguard these culturally significant sites for future generations.
