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Most arts grants cast a wide net. The Wyeth Foundation's General Grant Program does the opposite: it funds research, conservation, exhibitions, and publications focused specifically on historic American art, and it excludes work on living artists or the last three decades entirely.
1) Wyeth Foundation for American Art, General Grant Program for Research, Conservation, and Exhibition in American Art
$5,000 to $25,000 per project | United States | Deadline: December 15, 2026 (portal opens October 15)
wyethfoundationforamericanart.org/grant-guidelines/
Funder profile: kindora.co/funders/260002833
What we know: Grants may extend over two or three years, so the effective commitment can exceed the single-year figure. First-time applicants need to submit their IRS determination letter, audited financials, and Form 990 alongside the project narrative. The foundation reviews applications at its winter board meeting, so expect a decision timeline tied to that cycle.
Realistic fit: museum curators, art conservators, and scholarly publishers at 501(c)(3) institutions with a defined project in pre-1990s American art.
The application portal opens October 15, which gives about two months to assemble the narrative, budget, and required financial documents. Projects must begin at least six months after submission, so plan accordingly. If you know a museum registrar or conservation director working on historic American collections, send this their way.
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