[Hearst Foundations](https://www.hearstfdn.org)

June 2026 (application deadline, projected)

Minimum grant size is $100,000; most awards are for program, capital, or endowment support.

Funds cultural organizations with impactful arts and science programs, emphasizing youth engagement, artist development, and arts education.

--- ## Description The Hearst Foundations support nonprofit cultural institutions delivering meaningful programs in the arts and sciences, with a focus on initiatives that engage youth and create measurable, long-term impact. Funding priorities include artist development, arts education programs that fill gaps in K–12 curricula, and science programs within museums or cultural organizations that advance skills in science, technology, engineering, environment, arts, and math (STEAM). Supported organizations include arts schools, ballets, museums, operas, performing arts centers, symphonies, and theaters. Both program and capital support are available, with limited general and endowment support. --- ## Due Dates - June 2026 (application deadline, anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Minimum grant size is $100,000. - Awards typically support program, capital, or, on a limited basis, general and endowment initiatives. - Approximately 25% of all grant requests are funded; 80% of grants go to prior grantees, and 20% to new applicants. - Organizations with budgets over $10 million have received 60% of funding in the Culture category. --- ## Eligibility - U.S. nonprofit cultural organizations, including: - Arts schools - Ballets - Museums - Operas - Performing arts centers - Symphonies - Theaters - Preference given to: - Artist development and training programs - Arts education that addresses K–12 programming gaps - Science/STEAM programs in museums or cultural organizations - Organizations must wait at least one year after a declination to reapply. - Grantees must wait at least three years from the last award before submitting another request. --- ## Application Process - Review the [Funding Priorities in Culture](https://www.hearstfdn.org/culture/funding-priorities) and [Funding Limitations](https://www.hearstfdn.org/funding-limitations). - Prepare a proposal aligned with the Foundations’ priorities. - Submit your application through the Hearst Foundations’ online portal. - Unsuccessful applicants must wait one year before reapplying; prior grantees must wait three years from the last award. - For more details, consult the [Grant Request Evaluation Process](https://www.hearstfdn.org/grant-request-evaluation-process) and [FAQ](https://www.hearstfdn.org/faq). --- ## Additional Information - About 25% of total Hearst Foundations funding is allocated to Culture. - The majority of grants are awarded to organizations with budgets over $10 million, but new and smaller organizations may also apply. - Only about 25% of all applications are funded. --- ## External Links - [Funding Priorities in Culture](https://www.hearstfdn.org/culture/funding-priorities) - [Funding Limitations](https://www.hearstfdn.org/funding-limitations) - [Grant Request Evaluation Process](https://www.hearstfdn.org/grant-request-evaluation-process) - [Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)](https://www.hearstfdn.org/faq) - [Hearst Foundations Homepage](https://www.hearstfdn.org) - [Contact Page](https://www.hearstfdn.org/contact-us/) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |--------------|-----------------------------------------| | Address | 300 West 57th Street, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10019-3741 | | Email | [email protected] | | Phone | 212-649-3750 | | Contact Form | [Contact Page](https://www.hearstfdn.org/contact-us/) |

Funding Priorities in Culture - Hearst Foundations

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