Samuel H. Kress Foundation Grant Application Process
Supports research, documentation, exhibitions, and digital initiatives that deepen understanding of European art and architecture from antiquity to the early 19th century.
Funder: Samuel H. Kress Foundation
Due Dates: April 1, 2026 (Full application, Spring) | September 1, 2026 (LOI, Fall) | October 1, 2026 (Full application, Fall) | March 1, 2027 (LOI, Spring)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards: $10,000–$100,000; project budgets and requests vary by scope; duration usually up to 1–2 years.
Summary: Supports projects that illuminate European art and architecture from antiquity through the early 19th century via a two-step LOI and application process.
Description
The Samuel H. Kress Foundation provides funding for projects that enhance the appreciation, understanding, and preservation of European art and architecture from antiquity to the early 19th century. The Foundation supports a wide range of scholarly activities, including research, documentation, digital initiatives, museum exhibitions, publications, and professional development. All applications must follow a structured two-step process: submitting a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) through the Foundation’s online portal, and, if invited, submitting a full grant application.
