Grants through this program are offered once yearly.
2027 Schedule:
- February 22: Letter of inquiry form opens
- March 8 (by 5:00 PM ET): Letter of inquiry forms due
- April 19: Invitations to submit full proposals sent to select applicants
- June 7 (by 5:00 PM ET): Full proposals due
- September 13: Grantees notified by the Rubin
- October 29: Grants begin
The first step to apply for a grant is to submit an online letter of inquiry form by March 8, 2027, expressing your interest in the program and summarizing the project you’re seeking support for. Based on the letters of inquiry, the Rubin will invite select candidates to submit a full proposal. The letter of inquiry form will open on February 22, 2027.
Full proposals are accepted by invitation only and are due by June 7, 2027, at 5:00 PM ET. Proposals are reviewed by a committee of Rubin staff and additional experts as needed and appropriate. The grant application should expand on the brief information given in the letter of inquiry. The maximum summary length is 2,000 words and must contain:
For Rubin x Research Grants
- Expanded information about the individual and/or affiliated organization applying (include type of organization, such as 501(c)(3), government, private, individual, foreign charity, etc.), including mission of the organization and/or relevant past research conducted by the individual
- Detailed description of the scope, goals, methodology, and timeline for the project
- Relevance and impact the project has on the field, with a particular focus on how the project broadens research and documentation of Himalayan art
- Detailed budget for the project formatted in a spreadsheet, including a paragraph that explains costs and how expenses will be accounted
For Rubin x Art Projects Grants
- Expanded information about the individual applying, including 10 images of past work, projects/exhibition history, and achievements with links to social media and websites for visuals if available
- Description of the work, including renderings, its inspiration, connection to Himalayan art, and timeline for project
- Description of the target audience, why it is relevant today, and plans to exhibit or make work accessible to the public
- Detailed budget for the project formatted in a spreadsheet, including a paragraph that explains costs and how expenses will be accounted
For any questions in relation to Rubin grants, email [email protected].