The mission of the Decorative Arts Trust, a non-profit organization, is to promote and foster the appreciation and study of the decorative arts. Their efforts include exchanging information through programming, collaborating with museums and preservation organizations, and underwriting internships, research grants, and scholarships for graduate students and young professionals.
The Dean F. Failey Grant offers up to $15,000 annually to projects that significantly impact the field of decorative arts. Organizations interested in applying must submit a letter of inquiry by October 31, detailing the project, its impact, leaders' CVs, budget, and timeline, all within a five-page narrative limit in a single PDF file.
Preference will be shown to initiatives that are directed by or make use of young professionals in the museum sector.