The AHIG Foundations are committed to supporting cultural institutions that provide meaningful programs in the arts and sciences. Our focus is on initiatives that engage young people and create a lasting, measurable impact. We also prioritize funding for programs that nurture and develop artistic talent. Supported organizations include arts schools, ballets, museums, operas, performing arts centers, symphonies, and theaters.

Funding Statistics

– In recent years, 25% of total AHIG funding has been allocated to cultural initiatives.

– Organizations with budgets exceeding $10 million have received 60% of the funding within the cultural sector.

– The Foundations can only fund approximately 25% of all grant requests received, with around 80% of those funds directed to prior grantees and 20% allocated to new grantees.

Types of Support Available

– Program Support

– Capital Support

– General Support (on a limited basis)

– Endowment Support (on a limited basis)

Funding Preferences

The AHIG Foundations give preference to the following areas:

– Artist development and training

– Arts education programs that effectively address the gaps in K–12 arts programming

– Science programs based in museums or cultural organizations that emphasize skill development in science, technology, engineering, environment, arts, and math (STEAM)

Additional Information

– The minimum grant size is $100,000.

– If a grant request is declined, organizations must wait at least one year from the date of the decision before reapplying.

– Grantees must wait a minimum of three years from their grant award date before submitting another request.

For more detailed information about our funding process, please visit the Funding Limitations, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), and the Grant Request Evaluation Process pages on our website.