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

There are no open competitions at this time.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

Manage a grant via our Grantee Portal.

DDF uses an online Grantee Portal, powered by GivingData, for proposals, reports and other grants management. If you have been invited to submit a proposal, you or someone in your organization will receive an email with instructions for completing registration of your Grantee Portal account. Please note that if you do not already have a Grantee Portal account, you will not be able to create an account from this page. If you have any questions about using the Grantee Portal, please contact us at grants@dorisduke.org.