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Prize for Excellence and Innovation is a $100,000 award from The Decorative Arts Trust that funds outstanding scholarly projects advancing public appreciation of decorative art, fine art, architecture, or landscape. Eligible projects include museum exhibitions, conservation and preservation initiatives, and online databases that make meaningful contributions to scholarship while reaching a broad audience.
The prize is awarded to U.S. nonprofit organizations, with collaborative endeavors uniting multiple institutions especially encouraged. Projects may extend one to five years after the award is granted. Mid- and late-career professionals are the primary focus.
Nominations must be submitted to thetrust@decorativeartstrust. org by June 30 and should include a cover letter, five-page narrative, key personnel CVs, and lists of collaborating partners and current funders.
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Prize for Excellence and Innovation | The Decorative Arts Trust To further the Decorative Arts Trust’s mission to foster appreciation and study of the arts, the Trust established the $100,000 Decorative Arts Trust Prize for Excellence and Innovation. The Prize funds outstanding projects that advance the public’s appreciation of decorative art, fine art, architecture, or landscape.
The Prize is awarded to a nonprofit organization in the United States for a scholarly endeavor, such as museum exhibitions, conservation and preservation projects, and online databases. The Trust’s selection committee aims to recognize impactful and original projects that advance scholarship in the field while reaching a broad audience.
“This award advances the work of our talented mid- and late-career colleagues as a complement to our efforts to support young scholars through the Emerging Scholars Program,” states Matthew A. Thurlow, the Decorative Arts Trust’s Executive Director. “We have made a long-term commitment to furthering innovative scholarship in the arts while reinforcing the Trust’s mission and promoting our broader programs.
We are grateful for the opportunity to celebrate exceptional endeavors in the arts. ” Nominations should be submitted to thetrust@decorativeartstrust. org by June 30.
Projects can extend 1–5 years for final completion after the Prize is awarded, but no longer. Collaborative endeavors that unite multiple institutions are encouraged to submit nominations. Ongoing projects are suitable for nomination.
Nominations should include: Cover letter (limited to two pages) Narrative stating the objectives and outcomes (limited to five pages) CVs of institution’s key personnel (limited to two pages each) List of collaborating partners (if applicable) List of current funders and other potential fundraising sources (if applicable) Please combine the sections of your nomination into one single PDF file.
As part of our funding guidelines, institutions that receive grant support are expected to have at least one staff member maintain a Trust membership for the duration of the project. Our website outlines the various membership levels . We are happy to answer any questions you may have about this requirement.
Finalists will be notified by the end of August. The recipient will be notified by the end of the year and will be required to submit additional content.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Cultural institutions consistent with the Decorative Arts Trust's mission; full eligibility details require visiting the rendered page. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $100,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is June 30, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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