Grant Resources

The Doris Duke Foundation’s program staff conducts extensive research to identify gaps or needs that the foundation can address in the fields it supports.

While most of our grants are by invitation, we do accept unsolicited proposals. We also have open calls from time to time. Learn more about our grantmaking process below.

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Open grant competitions

See open competitions and funding opportunities below.

National Program

Arts

Deadline

Oct 21, 2026

Humanity AI, an initiative spearheaded by 10 leading philanthropies, is investing $10 million in innovative U.S.-based work that supports communities’ collective power to shape how AI is built, governed, and used. This call is focused on community-led efforts in three issue areas central to Humanity AI’s work. Issue areas include education, labor and economy, and humanities, arts and culture.

National Program

Medical Research

Deadline

Nov 18, 2026

The Pathways for Health Research Collective is launching a one-time collaborative Request for Applications designed to help build health solutions science’s record of impact. Pre-proposals are due on Nov. 18 at 3:00 p.m. ET.

National Programs

Arts

We continue Doris Duke's legacy by advancing the careers of performing artists and supporting them to pursue new ways of conceiving, producing and sharing their work.

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Building Bridges

Through the Building Bridges Program, the foundation works to elevate U.S. Muslim storytelling.

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Environment

Through the Environment Program, the foundation seeks to ensure a thriving, resilient environment for wildlife and people.

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Child Well-being

Through the Child Well-being Program, the foundation aims to promote children’s healthy development and protect them from abuse and neglect.

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Medical Research

We continue Doris Duke’s investment in medical research by investing in new approaches in the health sciences that respond to the challenges of the moment and advance the long-term pursuit of a healthy society.

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Beyond grantmaking

In addition to grants, we have other tools as well to maximize impact, including events, convenings, social and digital communications, investments and our global centers, Duke Farms and Shangri La.

Letter of Inquiry

Reach out to learn about more grant opportunities.

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