[The Philadelphia Foundation](https://www.philafound.org)

May 7, 2026 (full application)

$5,000–$25,000 per grant; one-year project period

Supports museums and nonprofits advancing the careers of Greater Philadelphia visual fine artists through exhibitions, commissions, and project funding.

Not open to individual artists; only 501(c)(3) organizations may apply.

--- ## Description The Edna W. Andrade Grants, managed by The Philadelphia Foundation, provide funding to local or national museums and nonprofit art organizations to benefit visual fine artists from the Greater Philadelphia region. Grants support the purchase or commission of artworks, one-person exhibitions, and projects by or for visual artists working in painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, or sculpture. The goal is to advance the visibility and careers of artists residing in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties in Pennsylvania, as well as Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, and Mercer counties in New Jersey. --- ## Due Dates - May 7, 2026: Application deadline (full application) --- ## Funding Amount - Grant amounts range from **$5,000 to $25,000**. - Awards are for projects typically completed within one year. --- ## Eligibility - **Applicant Type:** Only 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations or museums (local or national) are eligible. - **Geographic Focus:** Projects must benefit visual fine artists from Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, or Philadelphia counties (PA), or Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, or Mercer counties (NJ). - **Organizational Requirements:** - Must have produced at least three professional public exhibits or projects in the past five years. - Religious institutions may only apply for nonsectarian activities. - Must have a non-discrimination policy covering all legally protected characteristics. - **Ineligible Applicants/Uses:** - Individual artists cannot apply directly. - Private foundations, intermediary funding agencies, and government agencies are not eligible. - Funds may not be used for endowment/capital projects, advocacy/lobbying, or activities completed before application. --- ## Application Process 1. **Determine Eligibility:** Review all requirements to ensure your organization qualifies. 2. **Apply Online:** Complete the application via the [grant application portal](https://zealous.co/artworks26/opportunity/the-edna-w-andrade-grants/). New users must create an account on the platform. 3. **Submit Supporting Materials:** Include an itemized budget and a narrative describing the project. 4. **Reporting:** If awarded, submit a budget and a one-page narrative report on outcomes and organizational impact. --- ## Additional Information - The grant is a Donor Advised Fund established through the estate of Edna Andrade. - "Fine artists" refers specifically to those working in visual arts (painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, sculpture). - The program is recurring; organizations may reapply in future cycles. --- ## External Links - [Program Details & Application](https://zealous.co/artworks26/opportunity/the-edna-w-andrade-grants/) - [Philadelphia Foundation – Edna W. Andrade Grants](https://www.philafound.org/nonprofits/available-grants/special-initiative-grants/edna-w-andrade-grants/) - [Philadelphia Foundation – Special Initiative Grants](https://www.philafound.org/nonprofits/available-grants/special-initiative-grants/) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |------------------------|---------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [andrade@philafound.org](mailto:andrade@philafound.org) | | Philadelphia Foundation | [Contact Form](https://www.philafound.org/contact/) / 215-563-6417 | ---

Edna W. Andrade Grants

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