Phillip and Edith Leonian Foundation Grant (Due Mar. 15)
Phillip and Edith Leonian Foundation Grant
Deadline: March 15th, 2025
Grants from the Phillip and Edith Leonian Foundation are awarded to organizations with tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) status, or to individuals or small organizations utilizing fiscal sponsors.
Note: Letters of Inquiry are no longer required. Please carefully review all application information and FAQ before submitting.
The Foundation funds photography-based programs or projects related to the following:
Education: Beginner or intermediate photography education classes that benefit either K-12 students or adults. Proposals for education programs related to exhibitions should be submitted in this category
Professional Development: Workshops, mentorships or training sessions for photographers, fellowships, internships, artist residencies, or other photo-related professional development programs
Archiving / Cataloging: Archiving, keywording, cataloging, or otherwise preserving photographic collections
Community Projects: Projects that focus on documentary photography within a community, with a strong component of community collaboration
Exhibitions: Solo or group shows with exhibition budgets under $50,000
Other Photography Projects: Personal photography projects, awards, honoraria, or other
All applicants will need to include in their online submission:
IRS determination letter indicating 501(c)(3) status
Mission statement
Details on the organization and its history
Board of trustees with affiliations
Current operating budget of organization
Actual budget from most recently completed fiscal year
One sentence summarizing the project or program
Project description in detail
Project budget, well-researched and thorough
Requested Leonian funds must be clearly defined
Include list of other committed and potential funders
Résumé of project director (1-2 pages, max)
Photographic images, press articles, or other representative media