Henry Reed Fund Award
The Henry Reed Fund Award supports projects involving folk artists that engage with or enhance the American Folklife Center's collections at the Library of Congress.
Funder: Library of Congress
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2028 (full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Awards typically range from $1,000 to $2,000; biennial; single-year support.
Summary: Supports projects involving folk artists that engage with or enhance the American Folklife Center's collections at the Library of Congress.
Key Information: Biennial, small award; open to U.S. and international applicants.
Description
The Henry Reed Fund Award, administered by the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress, provides biennial small grants to support activities directly involving folk artists. The award particularly encourages projects that reflect, draw upon, or strengthen the Center’s archival collections, promoting engagement with and enhancement of folklife materials and traditions. Eligible projects may include payments or honoraria to folk artists, support for public programs (such as concerts or exhibitions), documentation of distinguished folk artists, or acquisition of related documentation for the Library of Congress.
