As you prepare your concept note, be aware that the funder has clarified the 'Confidence in Democracies' focus area to explicitly include projects fostering education, health, safety, and economic opportunity. You can also now review a newly added list of 2025 grantees to help you gauge typical award sizes, which recently ranged from $15,000 to $100,000.
Funder: Henry Luce Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (Concept Notes) | Board review deadlines: March, June, November
Funding Amounts: Typical awards range from $10,000 to $1,000,000; multi-year grants possible; indirect costs up to 20% allowed
Summary: Responsive grants supporting innovative journalism, government responsiveness, and public confidence in democracy across the U.S., focusing on information, communities, and trust.
Key Information: Grants are made to institutions (not individuals); a limited number of unsolicited proposals are accepted.