New Foundation for Art History: Publication Subvention Grants Deadline: February 20, 2026CANDIDATES WILL BE INFORMED OF THE NFAH DECISION BY APRIL 24, 2026

Publication Subvention Grants

This year the NFAH will be offering five publication subvention grants with prizes between $1,000 and $5,000 for book publication. Like other applications received by the NFAH, these applications will be read by the foundation leadership and relevant foundation committees. Applications are particularly welcome from scholars (tenure track or otherwise) writing in less developed fields where image creation and rights might be a particular impediment to publication.

Applicants should submit a cover letter (maximum 750 words) explaining their publication and the reason for needing publication subvention aid, as well as a copy of the contract (signed and countersigned by author and publisher), and the current text of the book’s introduction. In the cover letter, applicants should not only describe the project but list reasons for special assistance. These reasons may include such things as lack of institutional support or the difficulty of obtaining images for publication (e.g. commissioning new photography). They must also detail other sources of funding. A letter of support from the editor/publisher is also desirable. As with other NFAH prizes, need will be a major criterium for selection. All materials may be submitted as pdfs labeled with first initial and last name of the candidate via email to info@nfah.org.

The NFAH actively seeks to promote the diversity of the field of art history.

Deadline: February 20, 2026

CANDIDATES WILL BE INFORMED OF THE NFAH DECISION BY APRIL 24, 2026