Religion & Theology
Religion & Theology supports institutions and knowledge makers in projects that deepen understanding of American religion and draw on faith traditions to advance justice, compassion, and democracy.
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Funder: Henry Luce Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (Concept notes accepted year-round)
Funding Amounts: $10,000–$1,000,000 foundation-wide; multi-year grants available
Summary: Supports institutional projects that deepen public understanding of American religion and draw on faith traditions to advance shared understanding, justice, compassion, and democracy.
Key Information: Grants are awarded to institutions, not directly to individuals; full proposals require an invitation.
Description
The Henry Luce Foundation’s Religion & Theology program supports work that deepens public knowledge of religion and draws on the wisdom of faith traditions to advance shared understanding. It partners with scholars of religion, faith leaders, journalists, artists, museum curators, and communities of faith to strengthen understanding of American religious diversity, cultivate curiosity, and encourage more civil public conversations.
Through responsive grants, the program cultivates diverse knowledge communities and supports knowledge makers who reconsider accepted histories, develop new narratives, and imagine alternative futures. Funding goes primarily to organizations and institutions for dedicated projects, although more flexible support can also be requested. Its goals connect public understanding of religion with faith-rooted efforts to envision and build a more just, compassionate, and democratic world.
