Grant Guidelines - Robert Lehman Foundation
Supports visual arts projects—including exhibitions, education, publications, and lectureships—that advance scholarship and public access, with a focus on underserved communities.
Funder: Robert Lehman Foundation
Due Dates: April 1, 2026 (Spring cycle) | September 15, 2026 (Fall cycle)
Funding Amounts: Amounts vary by project type; awards support exhibitions, education, lectureships, and capital projects.
Summary: Supports visual arts initiatives—exhibitions, education, lectureships, and capital projects—to expand public access and scholarship.
Key Information: Organizations funded four consecutive years must wait two years before reapplying (excludes lectureships).
Description
The Robert Lehman Foundation provides grants exclusively in the field of visual arts, supporting museums, arts organizations, educational institutions, and other cultural organizations. Funding is available for a wide range of initiatives, including museum exhibitions (classical to contemporary art), art education programs—especially those serving underserved communities—scholarly publications, art history lectureships, and occasionally capital projects that enhance organizational missions and expand arts access. The Foundation aims to foster scholarly and creative endeavors, increase opportunities for public engagement, and promote the role of visual arts in American and world culture.
