The Terra Foundation for American Art is now accepting proposals for its Collections Grant Programme, offering artists and cultural institutions a chance to receive funding for projects that reinterpret and re-present permanent art collections.
The programme encourages museums, art centres, and community-based cultural organisations—both in the United States and internationally—to explore inclusive and expansive approaches to American art. The Foundation seeks to fund projects that broaden the understanding of American art by engaging diverse perspectives and local communities.
Focus Areas
Projects should:
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Present a multiplicity of artists and themes.
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Include a plurality of voices, especially those historically underrepresented.
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Rethink and reinterpret collections to retell local or regional histories.
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Engage with local communities through collaborative content creation and programming.
Funding Information
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Planning Grants: Typically range from $25,000 to $75,000
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Implementation Grants: Up to $100,000
Eligible Projects
Proposals must:
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Reflect the breadth and complexity of American art and its histories
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Engage artists, scholars, and communities using intercultural and interdisciplinary approaches
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Promote inclusive and expansive practices in the field of American art
Eligibility Criteria
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Applicants must have U.S. 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status or an international equivalent
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Only the project organiser(s) may apply; if co-organising with another institution, a joint application is required
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Organisations that have received a research and planning grant may apply for implementation funding for the same project
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit their proposals through the official application form here.
Deadline: October 6, 2025
The Terra Foundation for American Art is inviting proposals for its Collections Grant Programme aimed at offering financial support to projects that reinterpret and re-present permanent art collections. This initiative is designed to encourage cultural institutions in the U.S. and internationally to explore inclusive and expansive approaches to American art by engaging diverse perspectives and local communities.
Projects should focus on presenting a multiplicity of artists and themes, include historically underrepresented voices, and reimagine collections to retell local or regional histories. Furthermore, projects must engage with local communities through collaborative content creation and programming. Planning grants range from $25,000 to $75,000, while implementation grants can be as much as $100,000.
Eligible projects must reflect the complexity of American art and its histories, utilize intercultural and interdisciplinary approaches, and promote inclusive practices in the field. Applicants need to have U.S. 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status or an international equivalent, and only project organizers may apply. Previously supported projects can seek further implementation funding. Interested parties should apply using the official application form by October 6, 2025.
