The Graham Foundation is interested in projects that investigate the contemporary condition, expand historical perspectives, or explore the future of architecture and the designed environment. The Foundation supports innovative, thought-provoking investigations in architecture; architectural history, theory, and criticism; design; engineering; landscape architecture; urban planning; urban studies; visual arts; and related fields of inquiry. Its interest also extends to work being done in the fine arts, humanities, and sciences that expands the boundaries of thinking about architecture and space. In an effort to bridge communities and different fields of knowledge, the Foundation supports a wide range of practitioners and organizations, to which it offers Production and Presentation grants.

The Graham Foundation offers Production and Presentation grants to organizations.These grants support production-related expenses necessary to bring a project from concept to realization and public presentation. Supported project types include, but are not limited to, exhibitions, film/video/new media/web projects, public programs, and publications.

Projects must have clearly defined goals, work plans, budgets, and plans for production and dissemination.

Grant period: Funded projects must be completed within two years of the project start date. 

For organizations, funding priorities are to:

• Assist with the production and presentation of significant programs about architecture and related fields that promote dialogue, raise awareness, and engage public audiences
• Support experimentation and risk-taking in programming and project development
• Recognize the role organizations play in providing public forums for the presentation of work and ideas
• Recognize the vital role organizations play in providing individuals with a public forum in which to present their work
• Enable projects that would not be possible without Graham Foundation support

Full Proposal Deadline: February 25, 2026

Link to FOA Here

Eligibility:  Individuals with the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to carry out the proposed research as a Principal Investigator (PI) are invited to work with their organizations to develop an application. Individuals from underrepresented groups as well as individuals with disabilities are always encouraged to apply.  

Institutional Limit: Organizations may submit one application per year.

Application Information:  Interested Pis must submit a CV and a letter of interest (LOI) describing their proposed project (up to one page). Applications not adhering to this requirement will be returned without review. If more than one LOI is received in response to this call, additional information will be requested.