The mission is centered on leveraging the arts and humanities to foster social justice. The foundation aims to support ambitious and visionary projects that intersect these areas, aiming to challenge, activate, and nourish the human spirit. The focus is on ensuring equitable access to arts and cultural experiences, supporting creative practices, scholarship, and conservation, and nurturing a diverse and robust arts ecosystem.
Grant applications are reviewed throughout the year and should be submitted through the Foundation's grants portal. The Foundation makes grants in four core program areas: higher learning; arts and culture; public knowledge; and humanities in place. The President's Office also makes grants that align with the Foundation's strategic principles and vision through signature Presidential Initiatives. The Office of the Executive Vice President, Programs also has a small grantmaking program. Collaborative planning by the Foundation and its grantee organizations generally precedes awards and is an integral part of grantmaking. While Mellon does not accept unsolicited proposals, we welcome unsolicited inquiries from organizations whose work aligns with our current strategies. Additionally, we occasionally issue open calls for concepts or proposals.
Deadline
MELLON INVITES AND ACCEPTS GRANT PROPOSALS ON A ROLLING BASIS EXCEPT CONCEPT OR PROPOSAL OPEN CALLS
Restrictions
The Foundation does not make grants to individuals.