Introduction The Hasselblad Foundation is an internationally recognized Swedish foundation dedicated to supporting photography and photographic research. Founded in 1979 through the will of Erna Hasselblad, the foundation promotes excellence in photography through grants, exhibitions, publications, and the prestigious Hasselblad Award. The foundation plays a leading role in advancing contemporary photography and preserving photographic heritage…. [Read More]
Arts & Culture
Oak Spring Garden Foundation: Advancing Botanical Scholarship and Sustainable Landscape Research
Introduction The Oak Spring Garden Foundation (OSGF) is a U.S.-based nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring and facilitating scholarship and public dialogue on the history and future of plants, gardens, and landscapes. Established in 2013 by philanthropist and horticulturist Rachel Lambert Mellon, the foundation is located at the historic Oak Spring estate in Virginia. The foundation… [Read More]
CINTAS Foundation: Supporting Cuban Artists Through Prestigious Fellowships
Introduction The CINTAS Foundation is a U.S.-based nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting artists and creative professionals of Cuban descent. Established in 1957, the foundation provides fellowships and grants in visual arts, literature, architecture, music composition, and other creative disciplines. The foundation plays a significant role in preserving and promoting Cuban cultural heritage through support for… [Read More]
Nordic Council
Introduction The Nordic Council is the official body for inter-parliamentary cooperation among the Nordic countries. Established in 1952, it promotes political collaboration, cultural exchange, and policy coordination between Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and the autonomous territories of the Faroe Islands, Greenland, and Åland. The Council plays a central role in strengthening regional integration, democratic… [Read More]
Levi Lassen Foundation (Netherlands)
Overview The Levi Lassen Foundation is a philanthropic foundation based in the Netherlands. It provides financial support to charitable, cultural, educational, and community-based initiatives, with a particular focus on projects connected to Jewish heritage, welfare, and social development. The foundation operates as a grant-making body, supporting nonprofit organizations and institutions that align with its mission… [Read More]
Manitoba Arts Council – Promoting the Arts Across Manitoba
Introduction – Overview of the Manitoba Arts Council The Manitoba Arts Council (MAC) is a provincial arts funding agency in Canada’s Province of Manitoba, dedicated to supporting the creation, sharing, and enjoyment of arts and culture for the benefit of all Manitobans. Established by the Manitoba government in 1965, MAC operates at arm’s length from… [Read More]
BC Rehab Foundation – Supporting Accessibility and Independence for People with Disabilities
Introduction – Overview of the BC Rehab Foundation The BC Rehab Foundation (officially British Columbia Rehabilitation Foundation) is a registered Canadian public foundation dedicated to supporting people with physical disabilities across British Columbia, Canada. It works to enhance accessibility, independence, and inclusion through funding programs that provide equipment, project support, and awards that improve quality… [Read More]
Edeiken International Arts Foundation (EIAF): Global Arts Support and Artist Residency Grants
Introduction The Edeiken International Arts Foundation (EIAF) is a philanthropic foundation dedicated to advancing artistic innovation, cultural exchange, and community creativity. Founded in 2021 by philanthropist Dr. Nicole Edeiken, EIAF supports both emerging and established artists and fosters opportunities for artistic development, cross-cultural dialogue, and community engagement through international grant programs and creative partnerships. History… [Read More]
Tulipán Foundation: Celebrating and Supporting Hungarian Culture and Creativity
Introduction The Tulipán Foundation is a U.S.-based philanthropic organization devoted to preserving, celebrating, and expanding Hungarian arts, culture, and creative expression. Inspired by the legacy of Réka Darida, the foundation works to provide holistic support to artists, cultural initiatives, and community events that enrich cultural understanding and foster artistic innovation. Headquartered in New York City,… [Read More]
Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation: Fostering UK–Japan Relations through Grants, Scholarships, and Cultural Exchange
Introduction The Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation is a United Kingdom-based charitable foundation established in 1988 to promote closer links between Britain and Japan across cultural, educational, academic, professional, and scientific fields. Founded with a generous benefaction from Daiwa Securities Co. Ltd. (now Daiwa Capital Markets), the foundation supports activities that strengthen bilateral understanding and cooperation between… [Read More]
