APPLICATION INFORMATION
THE NEXT DEADLINE IS: March 15, 2026
The submission portal will be open from January 1 – March 15, 2026
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:
All applicants will need to include in their online submission:
Any non-digital application materials may be sent to:
The submission portal will be open from January 1 – March 15, 2026
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
Any non-digital application materials may be sent to:
Phillip and Edith Leonian Foundation
ATTN: Judith Lane
130 West 25th St, 12A
New York, NY 10001
ATTN: Judith Lane
130 West 25th St, 12A
New York, NY 10001
Guidelines for Non-Profit Organizations (Downloadable PDF)
Guidelines for Applying with a Fiscal Sponsor (Downloadable PDF)
The Foundation uses Submittable.com as the online application platform. You must create a login account to apply for funding.
If you have read the Application Information and the FAQ, and are prepared to create your Submittable account, click below.
If you are unsure which application form to use, please contact us.
Guidelines for Applying with a Fiscal Sponsor (Downloadable PDF)
The Foundation uses Submittable.com as the online application platform. You must create a login account to apply for funding.
If you have read the Application Information and the FAQ, and are prepared to create your Submittable account, click below.
If you are unsure which application form to use, please contact us.
