All our funding reflects Luce's commitment to education, research, knowledge-driven leadership, and the exchange of innovative ideas with the public. Recognizing we don't have all the answers, we learn, along with and from our grantees.
Marisol, The Party, 1965-66. Marisol: A Retrospective, gallery installation. Buffalo AKG Art Museum, Buffalo, NY.
How Luce Makes Grants
Through our programs, we invest in knowledge creators and forward-thinking leaders who want to use their ideas to make a positive impact in their communities.
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American Art Program
Museums are a hub for critical dialogues about creativity, societal challenges, and what we can learn from the past. By supporting innovative art institutions, we strengthen their capacity to facilitate community engagement and human connection.
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Asia Program
We believe a more peaceful and collaborative future can be forged by finding common ground across cultures. Through the exchange of knowledge and ideas, we seek to promote trust and understanding among Americans and Asians and to increase awareness of Asian American experiences.
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Democracy, Ethics, & Public Trust Program
This exploratory effort nurtures democratic practices that foster resilience, trust, and a sense of belonging. In areas as diverse as civic engagement, racial justice, Indigenous sovereignty, and climate change advocacy, the initiative seeks to enable communal self-determination.
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Indigenous Knowledge Program
To ensure that the heritage, customs, and identity of Native communities thrive, we invest in culture bearers who are committed to sharing their work with their communities and the public. We also fund vital institutions that preserve the resilience of Native America.
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Luce Scholars Program
The Luce Scholars Program provides emerging leaders with immersive cultural and professional experiences that deepen their understanding of Asia’s cultures and people.
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Religion & Theology Program
We recognize that religious beliefs–of any kind or denomination–affect our understanding of race, democracy, migration, and other areas of public life. This Program supports scholars and communities seeking to explore the complexities of religion and its impact on our values and perspectives.
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Women in STEM Program
Although women make up nearly half the workforce, they’re still grossly underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and math fields. We seek to close the gender gap in STEM disciplines and across leadership roles in corporations and higher education.
Grants Impact: 2023
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2023 Grantmaking by Program
Total of
$44,804,932.00
- Asia $9,247,500.00
- American Art $7,995,000.00
- Clare Boothe Luce Designated $5,600,400.00
- Clare Boothe Luce Invited $3,856,412.00
- Democracy, Ethics, & Public Trust $3,905,000.00
- Indigenous Knowledge $5,802,920.00
- Public Policy $1,367,700.00
- Religion & Theology $7,030,000.00
Our Priorities
Our programs are interconnected and guided by our core values and priorities.
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We seek to amplify groundbreaking ideas and foster collaboration to transform our understanding of the world and our place in it.
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We invest in organizations, networks, and individuals who create and share knowledge to benefit their communities and unify humanity at large.
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Through our support, we help a diverse group of future leaders and organizations to enhance their communities with impactful ideas, knowledge, and resources.
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Luce supports leaders whose work, stories, and ideas help to create complete narratives and inclusive societal change.
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By funding visual art and creative storytelling, we enable underrepresented voices to craft and share their stories, in order to illuminate what is unique about each community, and to underscore our shared goals.
