[Terra Foundation for American Art](https://www.terraamericanart.org)

June 2026 (invitation-only proposal submission deadline, projected)

Funding scale and duration vary by project; multi-year, flexible support possible.

Supports innovative, adaptive, invitation-only projects that address emerging needs and advance the field of American art.

Invitation-only; not open to unsolicited applications.

--- ## Description The Terra Foundation Strategic Initiatives program is designed to respond to evolving needs and opportunities in the field of American art. This initiative supports innovative projects, programs, and ideas that deepen relationships, generate collective impact, and help organizations navigate critical moments. Funding is flexible and may support immediate needs or provide sustained, multi-year investment for projects that do not fit within standard grant cycles. The program is adaptive and by invitation only, allowing the foundation to respond nimbly to changes in the American art landscape and to foster conversations about the global role of American art and artists. --- ## Due Dates - June 2026: Invitation-only proposal submission deadline (anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Award amounts and duration are flexible and determined by project scale and scope. - Strategic Initiatives may provide immediate or multi-year support, including capacity-building and projects requiring flexible implementation. - No published minimum or maximum; budgets are considered case-by-case. --- ## Eligibility - **Invitation-only:** Proposals are accepted solely from organizations invited by the Terra Foundation. - **Eligible organizations:** Typically, U.S. 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations or international equivalents. Legal status will be verified before grant award. - **Focus:** Projects must engage with American art, including Indigenous arts of North America, and advance understanding, dialogue, or transformative practices in the field. - **Not open to individuals or unsolicited applications.** --- ## Application Process - **Invitation:** Prospective applicants must be invited by Terra Foundation staff after initial conversations about the project. - **Proposal submission:** Upon invitation, submit a formal proposal in English, following guidance from the foundation. - **Review:** Proposals undergo internal and external review, with recommendations made to the Board of Directors. - **Decision:** Funding is competitive; an invitation does not guarantee an award. --- ## Additional Information - Up to 15% of the grant may be used for indirect costs (overhead). - Matching funds are not required. - The foundation supports projects that go beyond exhibitions, collections, and convenings, and encourages inclusive, expansive approaches to American art. - For examples of past initiatives, see the [Strategic Initiatives page](https://www.terraamericanart.org/grant-program/strategic-initiatives/). --- ## External Links - [Strategic Initiatives Program Page](https://www.terraamericanart.org/grant-program/strategic-initiatives/) - [Terra Foundation Grant Programs Overview](https://www.terraamericanart.org/grant-program/) - [Applicant Resources](https://www.terraamericanart.org/grant-program/applicant-resources/) - [Grants and Collection Loans Database](https://www.terraamericanart.org/grants/) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |---------------------------|---------------------------------------------| | General Grants Inquiries | [grants@terraamericanart.org](mailto:grants@terraamericanart.org) | | Foundation Address | 120 East Erie Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611, USA | | Phone | +1 312 664 3939 | | Contact Page | [Contact Terra Foundation](https://www.terraamericanart.org/where-to-find-us/chicago-and-paris/) |

Terra Foundation Strategic Initiatives

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