Samuel H. Kress Foundation Grant Program
Supports research, interpretation, and public engagement projects that illuminate European art and architecture from antiquity to the early 19th century.
Funder: Samuel H. Kress Foundation
Due Dates: March 1, 2026 (LOI, Spring) | April 1, 2026 (Full App, Spring) | September 1, 2026 (LOI, Fall) | October 1, 2026 (Full App, Fall)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards range from ~$8,000 to $33,000; project budgets and request amounts vary.
Summary: Supports projects that illuminate European art and architecture from antiquity to the early 19th century through research, interpretation, and public engagement.
Key Information: U.S. nonprofit status or U.S. fiscal sponsor required; two-stage application (LOI, then full proposal by invitation).
Description
The Samuel H. Kress Foundation provides grants to support scholarly projects that enhance the appreciation, understanding, and preservation of European art and architecture from antiquity through the early 19th century. The Foundation encourages innovative research, interpretation, and public engagement initiatives that contribute to the illumination of European cultural heritage. Funding is available for a range of activities, including research, documentation, exhibitions, publications, and conservation projects. Grants are awarded competitively to institutions, not individuals.
