[Getty Foundation](https://www.getty.edu/foundation)

Final round: 2024 (funding now concluded)

Typically $25,000–$100,000 per project; over $1 million awarded annually in recent cycles

Supports curators of prints and drawings in developing skills and innovative approaches to engage audiences with graphic arts collections.

Grantmaking for The Paper Project ended in 2024; no new applications are being accepted.

--- ## Description The Paper Project was an initiative of the Getty Foundation to support curators of prints and drawings as they adapt to the evolving needs of contemporary museums. The program aimed both to preserve traditional curatorial skills and to foster innovative strategies for making graphic arts collections accessible and relevant for 21st-century audiences. Since its launch in 2018, the initiative funded fellowships, curatorial projects, professional development workshops, and seminars, resulting in increased visibility and recognition for curators, new exhibitions, publications, and international professional exchanges. Over its tenure, the program awarded 69 grants for 67 projects across the United States, Europe, India, and Latin America. --- ## Due Dates - Final round: 2024 (grantmaking has ended; no new applications are being accepted) - Existing funded projects may continue into 2025, but no further application rounds are planned. --- ## Funding Amount - Typical award size ranged from $25,000 to $100,000 per project. - Annual total funding exceeded $1 million in recent cycles. - Funding covered fellowships, curatorial projects, and professional development workshops/seminars. --- ## Eligibility - Primarily open to museums, cultural institutions, and non-profits with significant collections of prints and drawings. - Curators, scholars, and conservators specializing in graphic arts were the main beneficiaries. - Projects were funded internationally, including the U.S., Europe, India, and Latin America. - Individual eligibility was typically tied to institutional affiliation. --- ## Application Process - The Paper Project accepted annual open applications during its active years (2018–2024). - Application periods and processes were announced on the Getty Foundation website. - Required materials generally included project proposals, institutional endorsements, and budgets. - As of 2024, the application process is closed and no new proposals are being accepted. --- ## Additional Information - Over 30 new exhibitions, microsites, and gallery interactives were produced through the initiative. - More than 20 publications and 24 professional workshops/seminars were supported. - The program fostered international networking and scholarship in the field of works on paper. --- ## External Links - [Getty Foundation — The Paper Project](https://www.getty.edu/projects/paper-project) - [Getty Foundation — Funding Opportunities](https://www.getty.edu/funding/opportunities/) - [List of Grants Awarded under The Paper Project](https://www.getty.edu/projects/paper-project/grants-awarded) - [Getty Foundation Contact Page](https://www.getty.edu/about/contact) --- ## Contact Information | Department | Email | Phone | |-------------------|-----------------------------------|------------------| | Getty Foundation | visitorservices@getty.edu | (310) 440-7300 | For further information, visit the [Getty Foundation contact page](https://www.getty.edu/about/contact).

The Paper Project - Getty Foundation

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