James P Geiss And Margaret Y Hsu Foundation Public Subventions Grant

James P Geiss And Margaret Y Hsu Foundation Public Subventions Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: James P Geiss And Margaret Y Hsu Foundation Inc
Amount: US $1,000 - US $7,500
Last Updated: November 21, 2025

Summary

The James P Geiss And Margaret Y Hsu Foundation offers subvention awards to support not-for-profit academic presses in publishing books that align with its mission. Awards range from $5,000 to $7,500, with the possibility of exceeding this for projects requiring additional resources. Eligible applicants include publishers with not-for-profit tax status. The Foundation prioritizes applications that support first-time authors and enhance publications with visual elements like maps or illustrations.

Overview

James P Geiss And Margaret Y Hsu Foundation Public Subventions Subvention awards support not-for-profit academic presses in publishing books, including the open-access publication of new titles, that align with the Geiss Hsu Foundation’s mission and goals. Awards are made directly to the publisher, and publishers are encouraged to collaborate with their authors in applying. Subvention awards usually range from $5,000 to $7,500, and may exceed those amounts if the applicant is able to show that such a sum would be necessary for the inclusion of photographs, maps, or other images. This could include the cost of creating charts or maps specific to the project. In rare instances, the Foundation may make an award to support specialized translation or editing, if the applicant demonstrates that such services would significantly enhance the reach and impact of a work of scholarship. Publishers may also apply for smaller awards of $1,000 to $2,000, in addition to the normal subvention, to defray the costs of indexing, image rights, editing, and other fees that are often borne by the author. If awarded, the publisher is expected to reimburse the author for such out-of-pocket expenses. An organization may apply for multiple awards per application cycle, and a previous award from the Foundation will not preclude an applicant from receiving future awards. Past awardees are encouraged to apply for awards to deepen the impact of previously-funded publications or projects (for instance, applying to make open access a book the Foundation funded through a subvention award, or applying for funds to publish an edited volume of papers presented at a workshop funded by the Foundation).

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Publishers with not-for-profit tax status under the US Internal Revenue Service Code, or international organizations that meet their countries’ definitions of registered charities or academic institutions, are eligible to apply. Please note that awardees must submit proof of their organization’s tax-exempt status (or the equivalent documentation for their country) prior to the receipt of the awarded funds.