Bank of America – Art Conservation Project (2027)

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Grants Supporting the Conservation of Significant Artworks and Cultural Heritage Objects

The Bank of America Art Conservation Project supports nonprofit museums and cultural institutions working to conserve important works of art and cultural heritage. The program funds conservation projects for artworks and objects that are significant to the cultural heritage of a country or region, important to art history, and accessible to the public once conservation is complete.

Organization: Bank of America
Support Type: Art conservation grants
Geographic Focus: Global
Deadline: September 30, 2026
Application Window: August 1–September 30, 2026

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About the Funder

Bank of America supports arts and culture through several initiatives focused on access, preservation, and community engagement. The Bank of America Art Conservation Project was launched in 2010 and has provided funding for nearly 300 conservation projects in 40 countries across six continents.

Through this program, Bank of America helps museums and cultural institutions preserve works that represent a wide range of art movements, time periods, media, and cultural traditions.

What This Program Supports

The Art Conservation Project supports conservation of works of art and cultural heritage objects that are:

Significant to the cultural heritage of a country or region
Important to the history of art
On view to the public, or expected to be on view once conservation is complete
In danger of degeneration

Eligible works may include:

Paintings
Works on paper
Photographs
Sculpture
Architectural or archaeological pieces
Important books or manuscripts
Textiles
Decorative or applied art

Bank of America does not fund exterior building restoration or infrastructure, but it may support conservation of interior artifacts such as mosaic floors, stained glass, sculptures, and paintings.

Eligible Applicants

Eligible applicants include nonprofit museums and cultural institutions.

Applicants must:

Be a nonprofit organization
Own the artwork or works proposed for conservation
Be able to document the provenance of the artwork
Agree to return the artwork to public display after conservation
Plan to complete the conservation project within one to two years after funds are received
Provide images, video assets, and conservation documentation
Credit Bank of America Art Conservation Project funding for five years

For U.S.-based applicants, the organization must have 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and not be treated as a private foundation. Organizations outside the United States must qualify as charitable or nonprofit organizations under the laws of their country or territory.

Application Requirements

Applicants should be prepared to provide:

Project description and how the grant will be used
Provenance and ownership history of the artwork
Current status of the artwork and whether it is on display
Explanation of why the artwork is important
Urgency of the conservation need
Images of the artwork
Information about the conservator or conservation team and their credentials
Expected outcomes
Plans for the artwork after conservation
Conservation timeline
Location where conservation will take place
Anticipated funding need and detailed budget
Information about any additional funding sources

Budgets should be submitted in U.S. dollars.

Eligible Expenses

Any expense directly related to the conservation project may be included in the budget, except human resources expenses related to full-time salaried employees of the applicant organization.

Ineligible Requests

Bank of America does not fund:

Research positions directly
Conservation laboratories directly
Exterior building restoration
Infrastructure projects
Human resources expenses for full-time salaried employees
Multi-year grants
Political campaign or lobbying activities

Funding Amounts

Bank of America does not publish minimum or maximum award amounts. Funding is based on the expected cost needed to complete the conservation project.

All grants are one-time grants. Multi-year grants are not awarded.

Timeline & Review

📅 Application Window: August 1–September 30, 2026
📅 Application Deadline: September 30, 2026
📅 Notification Date: By March 31, 2027
📅 Project Period: Conservation should generally be completed within 1–2 years after funds are received
📅 Final Report: Due six months after completion of the project

Applications are reviewed by the Bank of America Art Conservation Project team and the Art Conservation Project Advisory Panel.

Application / Request Process

Applicants must first submit an application with project and organizational information. If selected, the organization will be asked to complete a formal grant application through the Bank of America Corporate Giving Program.

Organizations based outside the United States will also be required to complete an application managed by Charities Aid Foundation America.

Applications are managed through Bank of America’s CyberGrants web portal.

Apply / Learn More:
➡️ https://about.bankofamerica.com/en/making-an-impact/art-conservation-project
➡️ https://about.bankofamerica.com/content/dam/about/pdfs/ACP_2027_Application_Process.pdf

Questions may be sent to: arts@bofa.com

Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit

This opportunity is a strong fit for nonprofit museums and cultural institutions that:

Own culturally or historically significant works requiring conservation
Can demonstrate the public importance of the artwork
Have a clear conservation plan and qualified conservation professionals
Will return the work to public view after conservation
Can provide strong documentation, images, and reporting
Are prepared to complete the project within one to two years

The Bank of America Art Conservation Project is best suited for institutions with significant collections and well-defined conservation needs that will preserve important cultural assets for public benefit.

Corporate Grants Guide Notes

Review Type: Annual application cycle
Deadline: September 30, 2026
Application Window: August 1–September 30, 2026
Notification: By March 31, 2027
Support Type: One-time art conservation grants
Funding Amount: No set minimum or maximum
Best Suited For: Nonprofit museums and cultural institutions conserving significant publicly accessible artworks or cultural heritage objects
Geographic Focus: Global