The Vilcek Foundation invites applications from nonprofit organizations whose work aligns with our mission spanning the arts, sciences, and humanities.
Applications for 2027 Grants are now open. The deadline to apply is March 31, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
For questions about our grantmaking, contact us at grants@vilcek.org.
Before You Apply
Please consider the following:
- How does your work distinguish you among other organizations in your field?
- Does your organization deliver unique programs or outcomes?
- Can you point to specific, concrete ways that your work uplifts immigrant contributions or expands appreciation for the arts and sciences?
Eligibility
Organizations must meet all of the following requirements to be eligible for a grant:
- Be recognized by the IRS as a tax-exempt nonprofit organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and be in good standing with current, active tax-exempt status
- Comply with all applicable laws and regulations governing organizations recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRC
- Be based in the United States or a U.S. territory, with primary activities and expenditures conducted therein
- Disclose all legal names, DBAs (doing business as), business aliases, and relevant affiliations
- Be able to provide all of the following documents at the time of application submission:
- A signed and dated Form W-9 with the organization’s valid Employer Identification Number (EIN)
- An IRS determination letter confirming the organization’s tax-exempt status
- A completed and filed Form 990, Form 990-PF, Form 990-EZ, or Form 990-N
- An audited or reviewed financial statement, prepared by an accountant, that reflects the organization’s operating budget for the most recently completed fiscal year
- A detailed project or operating budget prepared using the foundation’s proposal budget template
What We Do Not Fund
The following types of organizations, projects, and activities are not within the scope of our funding. Applications in these areas will be declined without further review.
- Organizations operating under a fiscal sponsor
- Capital projects and campaigns, including construction, renovation, or major capital expenditures
- Fundraising events, including galas and award ceremonies
- Health and mental health services
- Scientific or medical research
- Art therapy, self-improvement, and wellness programs
- Proposals that replicate grants, events, or programs previously supported by the foundation
- Political campaign or lobbying activities
- Proposals focused on the provision of direct services or aid to immigrants in the United States
- Projects or activities for which the primary beneficiaries are located outside the United States and its territories
- Debt repayment and deficit financing
- Endowment funding
- Retroactive funding outside of the specified grant period (September 1, 2027, through August 31, 2028)
- Grant renewals: all grants are intended as individual, time-limited, non-renewable awards in support of specific programs or operations
- Immediate repeat grants: organizations that have received a grant through the foundation’s open call must observe a two-cycle waiting period before becoming eligible for consideration for a subsequent grant (for example, an organization awarded a grant in 2026 will not be eligible for consideration again until 2029)