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Grants for Artists
Current grants for artists — updated regularly with deadlines, funding, and eligibility across every medium.
Tri-Star Arts
Current Art Fund – 2026 Project-Based Grants
Knoxville, TN
Award: $7,500 each to 8 Tennessee-based contemporary visual artists and artist collectivesCLOSING SOON: AUG 31, 2026
grantApp Fee: $0Duration: Projects must be completed by May 31, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Contemporary visual artists and artist collectives, 21 years or older, residing in Tennessee with proof of TN residency
- The Focus: Independent, innovative, public-facing visual art projects (2-D, 3-D, 4-D or combination) that engage audiences and expand contemporary art dialogue in Tennessee
- The Funding: $7,500 per grant ($60,000 total for 8 awards); funds support project expenses including materials, fabrication, labor, documentation, transportation, and advertising
- Key Requirements: Project title and artist/collective bio; short (≤200 words) and full (≤1000 words) project descriptions including audience and timeline; website links; budget using provided template; up to 10 files (max 2mb each, max 2 min video); proof of TN residency
Liu Shiming Art Foundation
Liu Shiming Artist Grants
Award: $5,000 USDCLOSING SOON: AUG 31, 2026
grantApp Fee: $0Dates: June 1, 2026 - August 31, 2026
- Who Can Apply: Open to visual artists globally with two to ten years of professional experience.
- The Focus: This grant supports new projects exploring the interplay between traditional influences and contemporary practice. It aims to foster the work of artists in the first decade of their careers.
- The Funding: Up to five selected artists will each receive a $5,000 grant, with no application fee.
- Key Requirements: The application and all supporting materials must be submitted in English.
Arts & Science Council
Artist Support Grants
Charlotte, NC
Award: Up to $3,000CLOSING SOON: SEP 6, 2026
grantApp Fee: $0Duration: Projects must occur between January 1, 2027 and December 31, 2027; all funds must be expended by June 30, 2028.Dates: Jan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Individual creatives living in Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, Cleveland, Gaston, Lincoln or Rowan County who maintain an active artistic practice; FY25 grant recipients and full-time undergraduate or graduate students are ineligible
- The Focus: Professional and artistic development through completion or presentation of new work, career promotion, training, or travel for training and professional conferences
- The Funding: Up to $3,000; selected applications receive the full amount for which they are eligible
- Key Requirements: Online Blackbaud application with applicant profile, W-9, résumé, discipline-appropriate work samples and inventory, project questions and budget; optional draft review is available for materials received by August 30
Fundación Ama Amoedo
Fundación Ama Amoedo Grants – Publications Category
Award: $10,000 per award; 2 awards in this categoryCLOSING SOON: SEP 9, 2026
grantApp Fee: $0Duration: 730 days
- Who Can Apply: Publishers and individuals with a significant connection to Latin America producing art publications or publications about Latin American artists
- The Focus: Concrete editorial projects for art publications or publications about Latin American artists
- The Funding: $10,000 per award
- Key Requirements: Application via online platform; project must be completed within 2 years of grant receipt
Fundación Ama Amoedo
Fundación Ama Amoedo Grants – Art and Social Engagement Category
Award: $10,000 per award; 2 awards in this categoryCLOSING SOON: SEP 9, 2026
grantApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: Groups, individuals, or non-profit organizations with a significant connection to Latin America using arts for social impact
- The Focus: Art-based initiatives promoting education, social inclusion, and community value with positive social impact
- The Funding: $10,000 per award
- Key Requirements: Application via online platform; specific materials to be determined by application form
Fundación Ama Amoedo
Fundación Ama Amoedo Grants – Artists Category
Award: $10,000 per award; 4 awards in this categoryCLOSING SOON: SEP 9, 2026
grantApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: Artists and artistic collectives with a significant connection to Latin America (through nationality, cultural heritage, or project location)
- The Focus: Research or creation projects in visual arts that represent a significant contribution to the artist's trajectory
- The Funding: $10,000 per award
- Key Requirements: Application via online platform; specific materials to be determined by application form
Casa Neptuna - José Ignacio, Uruguay
Kone Foundation
Annual Grant Call
Award: Monthly stipends €2,700–€3,800 EUR + project expense coverageDeadline: SEP 15, 2026
grantApp Fee: €0
- Who Can Apply: Finnish citizens can apply (work in Finland or abroad). Non-Finnish citizens only if affiliated with a Finnish institution, based in Finland, or the work is carried out in Finland.
- The Focus: Supports bold, long-term projects in all fields of art, humanities, social sciences, and environmental sciences. The foundation values academic and artistic freedom, a plurality of voices, and crossing disciplinary borders.
- The Funding: Funding includes personal monthly grants from €2,700 to €3,600, plus project-specific expenses, with no application fee.
- Key Requirements: Applications require a CV, portfolio or publication list, a detailed work or research plan, and a budget.
Women's Jewelry Association
WJA Member Grants
Organization based in New York· Global
Award: From $500Deadline: SEP 15, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Professional-level WJA members in good standing who have been members for at least one year; students are not eligible; members may receive only one grant or scholarship per calendar year and cannot receive a Member Grant in consecutive years.
- The Focus: Career and business development expenses including professional development, industry conferences, website services, educational materials, and operational machinery/tools.
- The Funding: Awarded in increments of $500
- Key Requirements: Expenses must be incurred between January 1–December 31, 2027; proof of payment required; reviewed and scored by WJA Member Grant Jury Panel.
New York Foundation for the Arts
Rauschenberg Medical Emergency Grants
Organization based in New York· National
Award: Up to $5,000 per awardDeadline: SEP 15, 2026
grantApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: Generative artists age 21+ residing in the United States, D.C., a Tribal Nation, or a U.S. territory, working in visual arts, digital/electronic arts, video/film, or choreography; applicants must meet the income cap, show at least five years of sustained public-facing activity, not be enrolled in a degree-seeking program, and not have received this grant within the last five years.
- The Focus: Emergency assistance for a recent unexpected medical, dental, or mental-health condition requiring treatment. Ordinary living expenses are eligible only under the documented Medicare/Medicaid exception.
- The Funding: One-time grant of up to $5,000.
- Key Requirements: Provide contact and artist information, a resume/bio/CV documenting at least five years of eligible public activity, emergency and expense details, medical and cost documentation or estimates, income information, and required certifications.
Aisha Amin, Courtesy of the Artist
Women's Jewelry Association
The Carelle Grant (In Honor of Brooke Tivol McGrath)
Organization based in New York· Global
Award: $7,500Deadline: SEP 15, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Established jewelry or watch professionals who have been in business for five years or more and demonstrate an innovative mindset and forward-thinking approach.
- The Focus: Technology and operational advancement for jewelry and watch businesses, including technology investments, digital education for consumer reach, and e-commerce solutions.
- The Funding: $7,500
- Key Requirements: Five or more years in business; application must outline vision, dedication, and innovative mindset; submit images representing jewelry, timepieces, or business; emphasis on personal determination, innovation, and optimism about the industry future. Must present impact summary and serve on jury panel one year after receiving grant.
Ellis-Beauregard Foundation
Project Grants
Rockland, ME
Award: $10,000 USDDeadline: OCT 1, 2026
grantDuration: the grant year 2026
- Who Can Apply: Open to Maine artists aged 18 and older who are not currently enrolled as students. Artist teams are welcome.
- The Focus: This grant supports bold, risk-taking projects that value unconventional approaches, critical dialogue, and community engagement. Projects can include interventions, installations, publications, and curatorial work.
- The Funding: Five grants of $10,000 USD are awarded for projects to be completed in 2027. No application fee is mentioned.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a project narrative, 10 work samples, a resume, and a budget.
Printed Matter, Inc.
Printed Matter Publisher Work Grant
Organization based in New York· Global
Award: three unrestricted grants of $10,000 USDDeadline: OCT 4, 2026
grantApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: Independent artists' book publishers based anywhere (international publishers encouraged); must have one or more years of publishing history with at least one title per year; must be currently active with future titles in development; past winners of this grant are not eligible; current employees/interns and those who departed within one year are not eligible
- The Focus: Capacity-building support for independent artists' book publishers exploring experimental approaches to the book as a site for artwork, with interest in social/political themes, marginalized voices, emerging artists, and community-focused practices
- The Funding: $10,000 unrestricted grant per recipient (three awards total); featured exhibitor presence at forthcoming Printed Matter Art Book Fair (table provided free; travel/accommodation costs borne by grantee)
- Key Requirements: Completed application form submitted via Submittable; demonstration of publishing history and past work; outline of upcoming projects; statement of how the award would impact the press
The Virginia A. Groot Foundation
Virginia A. Groot Foundation Grant
Award: $20,000, $30,000, and $60,000Deadline: JAN 10, 2027
grantApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: International sculptors and ceramic artists aged 21 or older, at any career stage, are eligible to apply.
- The Focus: This merit-based grant supports sculptors and ceramic artists by providing funds to devote substantial time to their work. The award recognizes exceptional talent and is intended to help artists further their careers and develop their practice.
- The Funding: Three unrestricted grants of $60,000, $30,000, and $20,000 are awarded annually to support artists' living and creative expenses.
- Key Requirements: Applications are judged on the quality of work samples and a project proposal submitted via the online portal.
Richard Notkin
Adolph & Esther Gottlieb Foundation
Individual Support Grant
Organization based in New York· Global
Award: 20 grants awarded annually; most recent awards were $25,000 eachApplications open: October 15, 2026Deadline: JAN 15, 2027
grantApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: Individual painters, sculptors, and printmakers with at least 20 years of mature artistic practice and demonstrated current financial need; applicants who have received this grant three or more times are ineligible.
- The Focus: Recognizing and supporting serious, fully committed artists who have dedicated their lives to developing their art, regardless of commercial success.
- The Funding: 20 grants are awarded annually; the most recent grants were $25,000 each. The 2027 amount has not yet been separately confirmed.
- Key Requirements: Financial disclosure and supporting household financial documents; 6 JPG images from the last 12 months; 20–34 JPG images spanning at least 20 years, beginning in 2007 or earlier for the 2027 cycle; files no larger than 2 MB.
"Trash", Scott Short, 2025 Oil on canvas 78 x 96 inches
Landis & Gyr Foundation
Artist Grants
Award: CHF 30,000Deadline: JAN 31, 2027
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- Who Can Apply: Swiss artists or Swiss residents with an outstanding professional track record; students and emerging artists are not eligible.
- The Focus: This grant recognizes outstanding artistic work and supports established professionals in concentrating on a specific project. The award encourages experimental and innovative exploration within the artist's practice.
- The Funding: This program awards ten grants of CHF 30,000 each, from which mandatory social insurance contributions are deducted.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a motivation letter, a portfolio of recent work, and a project description online.
Tron Le
Landis & Gyr Foundation
Travel Grants - East-Central and Southeast Europe
Award: CHF 5,000 to CHF 30,000Deadline: JAN 31, 2027
grantApp Fee: CHF 0
- Who Can Apply: Professional Swiss artists or Swiss residents with a proven track record, excluding emerging artists and students.
- The Focus: Supports cultural exchange and research in East-Central and Southeast Europe. The grant enables networking, project development, and creative exploration of the region.
- The Funding: Provides grants from CHF 5,000 to CHF 30,000 for travel, research, and project implementation.
- Key Requirements: Requires an online application with a motivation letter, portfolio, project description, and budget.
Christian Lue
CERF+
Emergency Relief Grant
Award: $3,000Deadline: Rolling
grantApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: Craft artists aged 18+ who have been residing and working in the U.S. or its territories for the past two years.
- The Focus: This grant provides financial assistance to craft artists who have experienced a recent, unforeseen, and substantially disruptive emergency or disaster.
- The Funding: This program provides a one-time, unrestricted award of $3,000 USD to eligible artists.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must complete an online application with supporting documentation and undergo an ID verification process.
Adolph & Esther Gottlieb Foundation
Emergency Grant
Organization based in New York· Global
Award: Up to $15,000; an award of $5,000 is typical.Deadline: Rolling
grantApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: Open to painters, sculptors, and printmakers with at least 10 years of mature practice facing a recent, unforeseen catastrophic event.
- The Focus: This grant provides one-time financial assistance to artists who have experienced a recent, unforeseen catastrophic event. It addresses specific emergencies like fire, flood, or medical crises.
- The Funding: Awards are for a maximum of $15,000 USD, with a typical award of $5,000.
- Key Requirements: Applications are reviewed by the directors who determine the award amount based on the specific emergency.
Adolph Gottlieb
Pollock-Krasner Foundation
Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant
Award: Up to $50,000Deadline: Rolling
grantApp Fee: $0Duration: one-year period of time
- Who Can Apply: Professional painters, sculptors, and artists who work on paper (including printmakers) with an active exhibition record are eligible.
- The Focus: This merit-based grant provides unrestricted financial resources to support exceptional visual artists. Funding is intended to help artists meaningfully pursue their practice and create new work.
- The Funding: Provides unrestricted grants of up to $50,000 USD, with no application fee.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a cover letter, artist statement, resume with exhibition history, and ten images of recent work.
The Awesome Foundation
Awesome Foundation Grant
Award: $1000 or the local equivalentDeadline: Rolling
grantApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: $0
- Who Can Apply: Open to individuals, groups, and organizations worldwide at any career stage with an 'awesome' idea.
- The Focus: This grant supports novel or experimental projects that evoke surprise and delight. Initiatives can be in a wide range of areas including arts, technology, and community development.
- The Funding: Provides a no-strings-attached micro-grant of $1000 USD or the local currency equivalent.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must complete a simple online form describing their project, its budget, and their background.
Foundation for Contemporary Arts
Emergency Grants
Award: $500 - $3,000Deadline: Rolling
grantApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: Visual artists, performing artists, and poets living and working in the United States are eligible to apply.
- The Focus: Provides urgent funding for contemporary, experimental projects. Supports artists with sudden opportunities or unexpected expenses for projects nearing public presentation.
- The Funding: Grants range from $500 to $3,000 to cover project-based expenses, with an average award of $2,200.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must have a committed public presentation date and demonstrate an unanticipated opportunity or unexpected expense.
Ivy Baldwin