Samuel H. Kress Foundation Conservation Grant Program 2026

The Samuel H. Kress Foundation is currently accepting applications for its Conservation Grant Program 2026. This program focuses on supporting conservation projects related to European works of art from antiquity to the early 19th century, emphasizing research, documentation, dissemination of knowledge, and professional exchange within the conservation field.

🖼️ About the Program

The Conservation Grant Program prioritizes projects that:

• Focus on European works of art from antiquity to the early 19th century.
• Emphasize research, documentation, and dissemination of specialized knowledge.
• Encourage professional exchange within the conservation field.

🎁 Benefits

Grants are awarded to support a wide range of conservation-focused activities, including:

• Creation of specialized knowledge.
• Documentation of conservation efforts.
• Dissemination of conservation-related knowledge.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Eligible Institutions

Funding is available exclusively to nonprofit institutions that meet the following criteria:

• Hold 501(c)3 tax-exempt status in the United States.
• Are supporting foundations of European institutions.
• Are foreign institutions that have received recognition of exemption from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service.

Important Eligibility Notes

• Grants are not awarded directly to individuals.
• Projects may be carried out by an individual or a team.
• All applications must be submitted by an eligible institution.

📝 Application Process

Step 1: Submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI)

The application process begins with the submission of a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) through the Foundation’s online grantmaking portal. Eligible institutions must first register for portal access.

The LOI includes:

• A brief project summary.
• The total project budget.
• The amount of funding requested from the Foundation.

Step 2: Invitation to Submit a Full Application

Organizations selected to move forward are notified by email within seven business days of the LOI deadline. Only invited applicants may submit a full grant proposal.

Step 3: Submit the Full Grant Application

The full application requires:

• A detailed description of the project’s main goals.
• Project history, if applicable.
• Description of key activities and methodology.
• Identification of personnel overseeing the project.
• Anticipated outcomes and deliverables.
• A detailed project budget.
• Proof of 501(c)3 tax-exempt status.

Additional supporting materials may be requested depending on the project type.

📅 Application Deadline

01 March, 2026

🌐 Application Portal

• View details of the Samuel H. Kress Foundation Conservation Grant Program.
• Apply for the program via the Samuel H. Kress Foundation Grantmaking Portal.

• Grants are awarded to a wide range of conservation-focused activities, including the creation, documentation, and dissemination of specialized knowledge.