Clare Boothe Luce Program for Women in STEM (CBL) (Discontinued)

STEM Convergence is sponsored by Henry Luce Foundation Inc.. A complement to the Clare Boothe Luce Program, this initiative seeks to democratize the STEM landscape by fostering knowledge sharing, strengthening local networks, and addressing lingering challenges faced by women and girls in STEM. Geographic focus: United States Focus areas: Women in STEM, Gender Equity, Leadership Development

Religion and Theology Program is a grant from Henry Luce Foundation that funds scholarship, dialogue, and public engagement at the intersection of religion, theology, and American public life. Henry Luce Foundation believes that fostering dialogue across religious traditions and building understanding are essential to cultivating a healthy democratic culture. The program supports theological education, interfaith initiatives, religion journalism, and research examining religion's role in contemporary society. Eligible applicants are institutions including seminaries, universities, nonprofits, and media organizations with projects that advance public understanding of religion and theology.

Democracy, Ethics, and Public Trust Initiative is a grant from the Henry Luce Foundation that funds research, leadership development, and creative collaboration to strengthen democratic culture and public trust in American institutions. The foundation supports initiatives centered on fostering dialogue across divides, investing in leadership development, and nurturing knowledge communities. Projects addressing religion in international affairs, ethics in public life, and the relationship between media and democracy are of particular interest. Grants typically range from $100,000 to $500,000, and while the foundation primarily invites proposals, unsolicited concept notes are accepted. Eligible applicants are primarily US nonprofits aligned with the foundation's democracy and public trust focus areas.

Religion and Theology Program: Responsive Grants is a grant from the Henry Luce Foundation that funds projects exploring the intersection of religion, theology, and public life in America. The program supports work that fosters dialogue across divides, invests in leadership development, and builds knowledge communities and institutions across faith traditions. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, community arts organizations, media outlets, museums, and independent seminaries. Grants typically range from $100,000 to $300,000. The foundation accepts applications on a rolling basis with no fixed deadline.

Women in STEM Program is sponsored by Henry Luce Foundation. The Clare Boothe Luce Program for Women in STEM seeks to remove structural and cultural barriers that inhibit women's pursuit of and persistence in STEM fields. As of 2024, the Program awards grants to higher education institutions to expand opportunities for women in STEM and prepare them for leadership roles and fulfilling careers. For 2026, the program will focus exclusively on projects that address barriers faced by women in Astronomy, Mathematics, and Physics.

American Art Program (Henry Luce Foundation) is sponsored by Henry Luce Foundation. The Henry Luce Foundation's American Art Program supports innovative art institutions to strengthen their capacity to facilitate community engagement and human connection, and foster critical dialogues about creativity and societal challenges. The Foundation generally makes grants to institutions and does not make direct grants to individuals, with the exception of the Luce Scholars Program.

Democracy & Civic Life Grants (Responsive Grants) is sponsored by Henry Luce Foundation. The Henry Luce Foundation's Democracy and Civic Life Initiative primarily supports projects in the United States that focus on research into and evaluation of democratic strategies and practices, convenings, and publications that share knowledge about best practices. While grant applications are typically invited, the Foundation reserves a limited amount of funding for unsolicited proposals. Interested organizations can submit a Concept Note through the grants portal. The initiative welcomes proposals related to three focus areas: Equipping Citizens for Active Citizenship, Practicing Democratic Participation, and Disseminating Successful Approaches.

Higher Education Grants is sponsored by The Henry Luce Foundation. The Henry Luce Foundation seeks to strengthen international understanding and foster innovation and leadership in academic, policy, religious, and art communities, including through higher education grants. While not explicitly focused on assessment, projects related to curriculum development or innovative educational approaches could incorporate evaluation components.

ACLS HBCU Faculty Fellowships and Grants is sponsored by American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS). This program offers two types of awards to advance the scholarship of humanities and interpretive social sciences faculty at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Project Grants support early-stage project design or smaller-scale project development, while Fellowships provide more sustained support for significant research projects. Awardees also receive networking and mentorship opportunities.