The Venetian Program funds institutional research and scholarship on the history, culture, and society of Venice and the former Venetian empire.
Funder: The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (no deadlines for organizational applications)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards are single-year; award sizes vary—consult grantee lists for examples.
Summary: Supports institutions advancing research and public scholarship on the history, culture, and society of Venice and the former Venetian empire.
Key Information: No support for overhead, capital projects, or multi-year grants; U.S. 501(c)(3) status or equivalent required.
The Venetian Program, offered by The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation, is designed to support institutions conducting research and sharing scholarship related to the history, culture, and contemporary society of Venice and the former Venetian empire. The program funds a broad range of activities—including scholarly research, publications, exhibitions, conferences, and other forms of academic communication—that deepen understanding of Venice’s past and present and bring this knowledge to both academic and general audiences.