An American nonprofit dedicated to supporting French–American relations through innovative cultural and educational projects, promoting artistic, literary and educational exchange between France and the United States.
Albertine Foundation’s grantmaking is built around France–U.S. cultural and educational exchange, with recent awards spread across visual arts, music, translation, higher education, and K–12 French-language learning. The foundation backs both project-based arts work and education initiatives, and it also funds individuals. Its recent record shows a mix of larger institutional awards and many smaller grants, including support for artists, universities, museums, and arts organizations. Recent grants show how the foundation moves across disciplines. California Institute of the Arts received $51,500 for an artistic grant, while Ps21 Inc received $33,500 in Brooklyn for an artistic grant. In education, Evanston Township High School District received $30,000, and Bellevue School District received $30,000. The foundation also supported Walker Art Center with $29,000 and Georgia Tech Research Corporation with $27,000, showing that its giving reaches both arts institutions and higher-education settings. The recent-grants list includes New York-based recipients as well as organizations in many other states, reflecting national grantmaking rather than a single local program. Albertine Foundation’s portfolio aligns with its stated mission to support French–American artistic, literary, and educational exchange. Its active programs include translation grants, visual-arts curatorial fellowships, music grants, transatlantic higher-education mobility, and French-language initiatives in universities and schools.
In translation, Albertine Foundation supports French-language works moving into English. Through Albertine Translation, the foundation offers grants in partnership with Villa Albertine’s Books & Ideas department, with stated grant sizes of $2,000–$7,000. The program is one of the clearest signals of the foundation’s literary focus. Its education portfolio is broad. French in Higher Education backs university-level French-language and francophone studies, while French-language education also appears in dual-language and heritage-program support. The foundation’s recent grants include educational awards to universities and school districts, showing that this work reaches both higher education and K–12 settings. The foundation also supports visual arts and curatorial work through Albertine Grants — Visual Arts and Albertine Visual Arts — Curatorial Fellowships. Music is another active area, with separate Albertine Music programs for educational grants and creative grants. Across these programs, the common thread is Franco-American exchange.
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Most grants fall between $7K and $12K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
$7K
Median
$10K
75th Percentile
$12K
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Albertine Foundation’s typical grant size is tightly clustered: p25 at $7,350, median at $10,000, and p75 at $12,000. That pattern suggests a large volume of modest awards, alongside a smaller number of larger grants such as institutional support and program grants. The foundation appears to support both organizations and individuals, and it is classified as a regular funder rather than a donor-advised fund. Its active program list includes a mix of unsolicited and invitation-based opportunities: Albertine Grants — Visual Arts, Albertine Translation, and Albertine Visual Arts — Curatorial Fellowships accept unsolicited applications, while several music, higher-education, and residency programs do not. The recent-grants record also includes repeat giving to the same recipient across years, such as Ps21 Inc and Coevent LLC Wanted Design.
Albertine Foundation gives nationally, with 245 grants recorded to U.S. recipients. New York appears frequently in the recent grants list, including New York, Brooklyn, and Chatham, while other recipient cities include Valencia, Evanston, Bellevue, Columbus, Minneapolis, Atlanta, Houston, Orlando, San Antonio, and San Francisco. The foundation’s top state by grant count is Massachusetts, even though its headquarters are in New York. All recorded recipient-country grants are in the United States.
Its active programs cover visual arts, music, translation, artist residencies, transatlantic higher-education mobility, French-in-higher-education initiatives, and CinéSchool for film education. The broader focus list also includes theater, new media, cultural heritage and museums, and teacher training or scholarships.
The typical award is $10,000, with a p25 of $7,350 and a p75 of $12,000. That range suggests many grants are relatively small, even though the recent grants list also includes larger awards for institutions and programs.
Yes, but only for some programs. Albertine Grants — Visual Arts, Albertine Translation, and Albertine Visual Arts — Curatorial Fellowships accept unsolicited applications. Several other active programs, including music, higher education, and residencies, do not.
The foundation gives nationally in the United States, and every recorded recipient-country grant is in the U.S. Recent grantees are spread across multiple states, with cities including New York, Brooklyn, Chatham, Valencia, Evanston, Bellevue, and San Francisco.
Yes. The foundation’s profile indicates that it funds individuals, and its active program list includes residency and fellowship support such as Villa Albertine Residencies and Albertine Visual Arts — Curatorial Fellowships.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Current and upcoming funding from Albertine Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: French departments and programs in U.S. colleges and universities seeking to increase enrollment and implement mid- to long-term innovative changes may apply.
Deadline: The 2026 call is open September 15 through December 6, 2026; selection results are communicated in January 2027.
Who can apply: Supports bilingual K-12 programs in American public schools, mainly Title 1 schools.
Deadline: Call for Proposals 2026/2027 is closed; decisions communicated in April 2026.
Who can apply: Projects and organizations working in new media; refer to eligibility & guidelines page.
Who can apply: Artists, curators and nonprofit arts organizations involved in visual-arts projects; see program guidelines for details.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants 5000 | New York, NY | $169,823 | 2025 | EDUCATION GRANT |
| COEVENT LLC WANTED DESIGN | Brooklyn, NY | $33,000 | 2025 | ARTISTIC GRANT |
| Bellevue School District | Bellevue, WA | $30,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION GRANT |
| EVANSTON TOWNHIP HIGH SCHOOL DIS | Evanston, IL | $30,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION GRANT |
| THE WEXNER CENTER FOUNDATION | Columbus, OH | $30,000 | 2025 | ARTISTIC GRANT |
| Walker Art Center | Minneapolis, MN | $29,000 | 2025 | ARTISTIC GRANT |
| Georgia Tech Research Corporation | Atlanta, GA | $27,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION GRANT |
| University of Texas San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | $22,400 | 2025 | EDUCATION GRANT |
| Friends of The Bass Museum Inc | Miami Beach, FL | $20,000 | 2025 | ARTISTIC GRANT |
| Brown University | Providence, RI | $20,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION GRANT |
| Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas | Fayetteville, AR | $20,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION GRANT |
| The Regents of the University of California San Francisco Office of Sponsor | San Francisco, CA | $19,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION GRANT |
| University of Delaware | Newark, DE | $18,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION GRANT |
| NEW YORK LIVE ARTS INC | New York, NY | $18,000 | 2025 | ARTISTIC GRANT |
| The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York | New York, NY | $18,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION GRANT |
| Wright State University | Dayton, OH | $18,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION GRANT |
| Alliance Franaise MPLSSt Paul | Minneapolis, MN | $17,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION GRANT |
| Chapman University | Orange, CA | $16,680 | 2025 | EDUCATION GRANT |
| ISSUE Project Room Inc | New York, NY | $16,000 | 2025 | ARTISTIC GRANT |
| FIAF French Institute Alliance Francaise | New York, NY | $15,000 | 2025 | ARTISTIC GRANT |
| UGA Research Foundation Inc | Athens, GA | $15,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION GRANT |
| Nova Southeastern University Inc | Fort Lauderdale, FL | $15,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION GRANT |
| University of Houston | Houston, TX | $15,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION GRANT |
| Pasadena Educational Foundation | Pasadena, CA | $14,500 | 2025 | EDUCATION GRANT |
| George Washington University | Washington, DC | $14,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION GRANT |
| University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA | $14,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION GRANT |
| Austin Community College | AUSTIN, TX | $14,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION GRANT |
| New York French American Charter School | New York, NY | $13,500 | 2025 | EDUCATION GRANT |
| Polity Press Limited | Medford, MA | $12,600 | 2025 | ARTISTIC GRANT |
| Saint Paul Public School Independent School District 625 | Saint Paul, MN | $12,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION GRANT |
| John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | Washington, DC | $12,000 | 2025 | ARTISTIC GRANT |
| Marist College | Poughkeepsie, NY | $11,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION GRANT |
| Washington University | St Louis, MO | $11,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION GRANT |
| University of California Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz, CA | $10,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION GRANT |
| University of Texas at Austin | San Antonio, TX | $10,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION GRANT |
| University of Alabama Birmingham | Birmingham, AL | $10,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION GRANT |
| Seton Hall University | South Orange, NJ | $10,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION GRANT |
| Northeastern University | Boston, MA | $10,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION GRANT |
| FOTOFEST INC | HOUSTON, TX | $10,000 | 2025 | ARTISTIC GRANT |
| Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI | $10,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION GRANT |
| Gray Area Foundation for the Arts | San Francisco, CA | $10,000 | 2025 | ARTISTIC GRANT |
| Museum of Science | Boston, MA | $10,000 | 2025 | ARTISTIC GRANT |
| University of Maine | Orono, ME | $10,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION GRANT |
| Research Foundation of SUNY at Buffalo | Amherst, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION GRANT |
| Towson University Foundation | Towson, MD | $10,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION GRANT |
| University of Washington | Seattle, WA | $10,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION GRANT |
| Boston University | Boston, MA | $10,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION GRANT |
| THE CONGOLESE COMMUNITY ATL INC | Lawrenceville, GA | $10,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION GRANT |
| Milwaukee Board of School Directors | Milwaukee, WI | $10,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION GRANT |
| John Carroll University | University Heights, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION GRANT |
Grants 5000
$169,823EDUCATION GRANT
COEVENT LLC WANTED DESIGN
$33,000ARTISTIC GRANT
EVANSTON TOWNHIP HIGH SCHOOL DIS
$30,000EDUCATION GRANT
Walker Art Center
$29,000ARTISTIC GRANT
The Regents of the University of California San Francisco Office of Sponsor
$19,000EDUCATION GRANT
Alliance Franaise MPLSSt Paul
$17,000EDUCATION GRANT
University of Houston
$15,000EDUCATION GRANT
University of Iowa
$14,000EDUCATION GRANT
Austin Community College
$14,000EDUCATION GRANT
New York French American Charter School
$13,500EDUCATION GRANT
Polity Press Limited
$12,600ARTISTIC GRANT
Saint Paul Public School Independent School District 625
$12,000EDUCATION GRANT
University of California Santa Cruz
$10,000EDUCATION GRANT
University of Texas at Austin
$10,000EDUCATION GRANT
University of Alabama Birmingham
$10,000EDUCATION GRANT
Michigan State University
$10,000EDUCATION GRANT
University of Maine
$10,000EDUCATION GRANT
Research Foundation of SUNY at Buffalo
$10,000EDUCATION GRANT
University of Washington
$10,000EDUCATION GRANT
THE CONGOLESE COMMUNITY ATL INC
$10,000EDUCATION GRANT
Milwaukee Board of School Directors
$10,000EDUCATION GRANT