Below are resources and links to a few of the many possible sources for private foundation grants. Private foundation support - either alone or as a matching component to a government grant – takes research and relationship building. Private foundations often fund institutions and their projects that have missions and goals similar to their own missions and goals. Each locality will also have its own private family foundations interested in supporting work close to home and in the interests of its family members. One of many search tools for foundations can be found here: http://foundationcenter.org/
After reviewing any private foundation’s guidelines and requirements, discuss potential support with the foundation’s staff before submitting any grant applications.
Mary Chilton DAR Foundation
http://www.dar-marychiltonfoundation.org/thedarfoundation.shtml
J. Paul Getty Trust
http://www.getty.edu/grants/
Samuel H. Kress Foundation
http://www.kressfoundation.org/
Henry Luce Foundation
American Art Program Conservation Initiative
http://www.hluce.org/AArtConservationInitiative.aspx
McKnight Foundation
http://www.mcknight.org/
The Bay and Paul Foundations:
http://www.bayandpaulfoundations.org/index.html
Tru Vue Optium Conservation Grants
http://www.tru-vue.com/Museums/Grants/