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.
Donor Name: Phillip and Edith Leonian Foundation
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/15/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Foundation funds photography-based programs or projects related to the following:
- Education
- 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, 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.
Priorities
- Education programs of all levels
- Unique, well-conceived projects that raise awareness of and appreciation for photography
- Programs that bring photography into a community
- Programs with a proven track record
- Programs that maintain connections with and utilize alumni are of special interest.
Funding Information
Award amounts range from $5,000-25,000.
Eligibility Criteria
501(c)(3) organizations based in the United States that are focused on photography and/or photographic education.
Evaluation Criteria
The Foundation evaluates each application individually and takes into consideration the following criteria:
- Soundness of budgets
- Overall feasibility and impact of project or program
- Quality of project or program
- Strength of leadership
- Strength of community engagement and/or public programming.
For more information, visit Phillip and Edith Leonian Foundation.
