History of Art Grants
Funds projects that deepen knowledge and appreciation of European art and architecture (antiquity–early 19th century), including digital, scholarly, and museum-based research and dissemination.
Funder: Samuel H. Kress Foundation
Due Dates: September 15, 2026: Fall cycle LOI deadline | October 1, 2026: Fall cycle full application deadline (invited) | March 1, 2027: Spring cycle LOI deadline | April 1, 2027: Spring cycle full application deadline (invited)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards range from $10,000–$100,000 for project durations of up to 2 years; most grants are in the $10,000–$70,000 range.
Summary: Supports scholarly, digital, and museum-based projects that advance knowledge and appreciation of European art and architecture from antiquity to the early 19th century.
Key Information: Only U.S. 501(c)3 nonprofits or international applicants with a U.S. fiscal sponsor are eligible.
Description
This program funds projects that deepen the appreciation and understanding of European art and architecture from antiquity through the early 19th century. Supported activities include the creation and dissemination of specialized knowledge (e.g., archival projects, scholarly databases, documentation, exhibitions, publications, photographic campaigns, technical and scientific studies), as well as professional exchanges, conferences, symposia, and mentored development opportunities in art museums. As of August 2025, digital art history and interpretive museum fellowship initiatives are included in this grant stream.
