Rbhu Gives Back 2026: Pro-bono engineering services grant for artists

Applications for the Rbhu Gives Back 2026 grants are open now!
At Rbhu Engineering, we take immense pride in our commitment to community service. This year, we are providing $12,000 worth of pro-bono engineering services with Rbhu Gives Back. Our Rbhu Gives Back grant program was started in 2019, and it has helped many artists in need realize their vision.
What we are offering: Structural engineering services for any size artwork, which can include analysis, construction drawings, and permit documents, depending on the project's needs. Offerings will be broken down as follows:

One full pro-bono project (up to $6,000 in free services)
One project with 50% discounted services (up to $3,000 in free services)
One project with 50% discounted services (up to $3,000 in free services)
What we’re looking for:

Any art piece that needs structural engineering services is eligible for this program. We want to get a good idea of your concept so that we understand how we can best help you. Please answer the questions as best as you can. If we need additional information, we will reach out and ask you.

What you need to provide:

A completed application
Visual representation of your concept - this can be anything from a napkin sketch to a 3D model. If you don’t have your idea fully flushed out yet, that’s OK, just let us know in your application
Important dates:

October 15th: Applications close
Before end of the year 2026 : Selected projects are chosen and applicants are notified
Other important information:

We are licensed in several states in the U.S. and always looking for a reason to expand that list, even to outside the country, so don’t let location stop you from applying.
If you’d like for your project to be confidential, please state so on your application. We will respect confidentiality if requested. If an NDA is needed, please email us at rhugivesback@rbhu.org with the NDA attached.
We will never share your personal information.
If you have any questions, please email us at rbhugivesback@rbhu.org