Samuel H. Kress Foundation Grant Program
Funds research, exhibitions, and public engagement projects that enhance understanding of European art and architecture from antiquity to the early 19th century.
Funder: Samuel H. Kress Foundation
Due Dates: September 15, 2026 (LOI, Fall) | October 15, 2026 (Full Application, Fall) | March 1, 2027 (LOI, Spring) | April 1, 2027 (Full Application, Spring)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards: $10,000–$30,000 per project; project durations vary.
Summary: Supports projects that advance understanding and public engagement with European art and architecture from antiquity to the early 19th century.
Key Information: U.S. nonprofit status required; international applicants must apply via a U.S. fiscal sponsor.
Description
The Samuel H. Kress Foundation Grant Program funds projects that illuminate European works of art and architecture from antiquity through the early 19th century. The program encourages scholarly research, exhibitions, conservation efforts, and public engagement initiatives that foster deeper understanding and appreciation of European artistic heritage. Supported activities include innovative research, interpretation, and educational projects, with a strong emphasis on advancing the study and public enjoyment of European art history.
