APPLICATION INFORMATION
THE NEXT DEADLINE IS: March 1, 2027*
The submission portal will be open from January 1 – March 1, 2027
*Note: Starting 2027, the deadline for submissions will be March 1st rather than mid-month.
Grants from the Phillip and Edith Leonian Foundation are awarded to U.S. based 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:
The submission portal will be open from January 1 – March 1, 2027
*Note: Starting 2027, the deadline for submissions will be March 1st rather than mid-month.
Grants from the Phillip and Edith Leonian Foundation are awarded to U.S. based 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: Photography education classes that benefit either K-12 students or adults
- Professional Development: Workshops, mentorships, fellowships, internships, artist residencies, or other photo-related professional development programs
- Archiving / Cataloging: Archiving, keywording, cataloging, or otherwise preserving photographic collections
- 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
- Detailed description of the project or program
- 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
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.
