The Frankenthaler Climate Initiative, founded in alignment with the values of the Helen Frankenthaler Foundation, is committed to environmental stewardship and supports the visual arts and arts education. As the leading private national initiative in the U.S. for combating climate change within the visual arts sector, it aims to inspire a sector-wide transition towards carbon-neutral operations, dedicating over $10 million towards this goal, as part of a five-year, $15-million commitment to climate change action.
The Catalyst Grant under the Frankenthaler Climate Initiative aims to support stand-alone projects that significantly increase energy efficiency within visual arts institutions. Ideal for small spaces or as initial steps towards sustainability, these grants fund projects like LED lighting installations, insulation improvements for historic properties, and energy audits among others. These grants encourage visual arts institutions to undertake tangible steps towards achieving carbon-neutral operations, without requiring a financial match from the recipients.