Italian Heritage Grant
Italian Heritage Grant supports individuals and organizations with cultural projects in art, movies, literature, music, and media to promote and perpetuate Italian and Italian American heritage.
Funder: UNICO Foundation
Due Dates: March 31, 2027 (Annual application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $1,000–$10,000 per project
Summary: Supports projects that promote and perpetuate Italian and Italian American culture and heritage.
Key Information: The Fund does not pay for personal or travel expenses.
Description
The Italian Heritage Grant is administered by UNICO Foundation, Inc. through its 21st Century Fund. It supports programs that promote and perpetuate Italian and Italian American culture and heritage, including work in art, movies, literature, music, and media. Applicants are asked to explain how their projects advance UNICO’s objectives and support Italian American culture, education, and heritage.
The Foundation identifies Italian Studies & Heritage as a distinct area of its grantmaking. This support sits within its broader mission of making grants and awards for charitable, scientific, educational, literary, and religious purposes. The 21st Century Fund aims to perpetuate and enhance UNICO’s good name through financial support for Italian American culture and heritage, education, scholarships, charities, and anti-bias efforts.
