Samuel H. Kress Foundation Grant Program
This grant supports research and projects that deepen understanding of European art and architecture from antiquity through the early 19th century.
Funder: Samuel H. Kress Foundation
Due Dates: September 1, 2026: Letter of Inquiry deadline (Fall grant cycle) | October 1, 2026: Full grant application deadline (Fall grant cycle) | March 1, 2027: Letter of Inquiry deadline (Spring grant cycle) | April 1, 2027: Full grant application deadline (Spring grant cycle)
Funding Amounts: Typical requests range from $10,000–$100,000; project budgets often $30,000+; duration/project-based.
Summary: Supports projects that advance understanding of European art and architecture from antiquity through the early 19th century.
Key Information: U.S. nonprofit status required; international applicants need a U.S. nonprofit fiscal sponsor.
Description
The Samuel H. Kress Foundation provides grants to support projects that enhance the appreciation, interpretation, and scholarly understanding of European works of art and architecture from antiquity through the early 19th century. The program funds research, documentation, exhibitions, publications, and professional development initiatives that contribute to the field of art history and conservation. Projects may include digital initiatives, scholarly catalogues, conferences, symposia, and international exchanges, with an emphasis on advancing public and academic knowledge.
