Architecture Grants for Nonprofits

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The Victorian Alliance of San Francisco

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Application Deadline:

February 28 and August 31, annually

The Victorian Alliance of San Francisco is committed to the preservation and restoration of Victorian and other historic structures, particularly within the city of San Francisco.

The…

Samuel H. Kress Foundation

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Application Deadline:
  • Letters of inquiry: March 1 and  September 1 by 5:00 PM EST, annually
  • Applications: April 1 and October 1 by 5:00 PM EST, annually

Note: The Digital Art History Grants Program and the Interpretive Fellowships for Art Museums Program have been integrated into the History of Art Grants Program, effective…

Cambridgeshire Community Foundation

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Application Deadline:

March 1, June 1, September 1, and December 1, annually

Cambridgeshire Community Foundation aims to improve the quality of life for people in Cambridgeshire, U.K.

The Thalia WB Community Fund offers grants for capital projects to improve…

J.M. Kaplan Fund

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Application Deadline:

March 1 and September 1, 2026
Grant Range: $300 - $1500000
Average Grant: $27086

Furthermore, a publication program of the J.M. Kaplan Fund, supports the publication of nonfiction books in the arts, history, and the natural and built environment.

Eligible topics include…

Community Foundation of Kankakee River Valley

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Application Deadline:
  • Spring Grants: March 2, 2026
  • Fall Grants: September 12, 2025(latest expired date)
  • The deadline will be updated when a new funding cycle is announced.
     
Grant Range: $500 - $10000

The Community Foundation of Kankakee River Valley is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of the residents of Iroquois and Kankakee counties in Illinois.

The following grant…

Guilford Foundation

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Application Deadline:

March 15, annually
Grant Range: $1000 - $8000

The Guilford Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for the residents of Guilford, CT.

The Foundation provides grants to nonprofit organizations and government agencies…

Gates Family Foundation

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Application Deadline:

March 15 and September 1, annually
Grant Range: $2000 - $20000000
Average Grant: $103595

The Gates Family Foundation provides support to Colorado-based nonprofit organizations and projects that have meaningful impact and enhance the quality of life for those visiting, working, and…

Centre Foundation

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Application Deadline:

January 27 - March 19, 2026

The Centre Foundation is dedicated to promoting the betterment of Centre County, PA, and improving the quality of life for its residents.

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We are more defined by our spaces than we realize. Quality public spaces help provide a sense of community and place, something that has been slowly eroded over time. However, architecture is expensive. This does not just mean the construction of buildings either. Architecture education is costly, and not everyone can access it. 

No matter their exact mission, there are many nonprofits involved in the architecture space. But they’re only able to pursue these missions thanks to the funding provided by architecture grants. These grants cover all kinds of programs and initiatives, from preservation, to improving energy efficiency in existing buildings, to addressing housing shortages. 

There are many different entities that award such architectural grants. These include organizations such as the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the American Institute of Architects and the Graham Foundation. 

When writing draft proposals, it's essential to use relevant data to support said proposal. You need to prove that there is a need that your nonprofit is uniquely suited to meet. For architectural grant proposals, this data could include anything from the environmental impact from current building heating or cooling systems, or the lack of funding for architectural study programs. 

If you need more pointers on writing excellent grant proposals, make sure to check out our full overview on the topic. You can also start to browse an excellent selection of architecture grants right here, all open for applications.