Architectural Research Grants

American Institute of Architects

• The American Institute of Architects provides research grants for various topics including the social impact of architectural space, material and process research, building environmental impact, cultural regionalism, and methods of design.

  American Institute of Architects
  1735 New York Ave. NW
  Washington, DC 20006
  202-626-7300
  aia.org/practicing/research

Grants.gov

• The U.S. government provides grants for architectural research from agencies such as the National Science Foundation, Department of Education and National Endowment for the Arts. A complete list is available on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services website.

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
  200 Independence Avenue SW
  HHH Building
  Washington, DC 20201
  800-518-4726
  grants.gov

Graham Foundation

• The Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts was started in 1956 to provide funding for individual and group research projects in the arts. The grants are awarded twice a year -- in early spring for groups or organizations, and in the fall for individuals.

  Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts
  4 West Burton Pl.
  Chicago, IL 60610
  312-787-4071
  grahamfoundation.org

Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation

• The Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation, established in 2002, is dedicated to the study and acknowledgment of the contributions of women in the field. Grants are provided to individuals based on research topic.

  Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation
  6 Barclay St., 6th Floor
  New York, NY 10007
  212-577-1200
  bwaf.org

James Marston Fitch Charitable Foundation

• The James Marston Fitch Charitable Foundation provides research grants to architectural professionals studying or practicing historic preservation. The research can be in the fields of architecture, landscape architecture, environmental planning and design, or architectural history. The grants are given to individuals practicing in the United States and are awarded yearly.

  James Marston Fitch Charitable Foundation
  Neighborhood Preservation Center
  232 E. 11th St.
  New York, NY 10003
  212-252-6809
  fitchfoundation.org

Boston Society of Architects

• The Boston Society of Architects' Research Grants in Architecture program awards grants to professionals and academics for novel research on architectural practices. The BSA promotes collaboration between architects and architectural professors to develop research in the field.

  Boston Society of Architects
  52 Broad St.
  Boston, MA 02109
  617-951-1433
  architects.org