Grants

The Foundation makes grants that support its broad interest areas of field-based science, art and craft, teaching, and protection of the natural world.

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Penland School of Craft

Craft Craft Fellowships and Scholarships
To support two scholarships for HBCU arts faculty members to attend Penland workshops.
  • $10,000
  • 1 Year
  • Granted in 2021

Peters Valley School of Craft

Craft Craft Fellowships and Scholarships
To establish an Artist Residency Program that allows 5 artists (one per studio) to reside at Peters Valley for a period of 2 weeks in the fall or spring season and dedicate their time to their craft in a fully equipped studio within the retreat-like setting of the campus located in a National Park.
  • $10,000
  • 1 Year
  • Granted in 2021

The Society of Arts and Crafts

Craft Craft Fellowships and Scholarships
To support the Mentor Program.
  • $10,000
  • 1 Year
  • Granted in 2021

United States Artists

Craft Awards in Craft
to support design and administration of the inaugural year of the Maxwell/Hanrahan individual awards program for emerging and/or under-recognized artisans across the country
  • $664,600
  • 1 Year
  • Granted in 2021

Rhode Island School of Design

Craft Craft Fellowships and Scholarships
Nature Lab Gift
  • $50,000
  • 1 Year
  • Granted in 2019