Opportunities / Grants
Grants for Artists
Current grants for artists — updated regularly with deadlines, funding, and eligibility across every medium.
Heritage Crafts
Heritage Crafts Endangered Crafts Fund
Organization based in Wellington· National
Award: Grants of up to £2,500CLOSING SOON: OCT 16, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Craft practitioners and organisations based in the UK whose craft is listed as endangered or critically endangered on the Red List of Endangered Crafts.
- The Focus: Projects that support endangered heritage crafts through viability improvements, skills transfer, or professional development.
- The Funding: Grants of up to £2,500, with project support from the Heritage Crafts team.
- Key Requirements: Completed online application form (or a video/audio application of no more than 15 minutes addressing all questions); personal information and proposed project plan; details of the endangered craft and why its preservation matters; up to three JPEG images of work (max 10MB each), labelled with your full name and numbered 1 to 5, plus any supporting business plans or documents.
Nordic Culture Fund
Nordic Culture Fund ENTER
Organization based in København K· Global
Award: Up to 50,000 DKK; up to 25,000 DKK additional funding for special costs, with total grant capped at 75,000 DKKCLOSING SOON: OCT 16, 2026
grantDuration: 365 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to individuals and organisations from any sector; the proposed initiative must have a Nordic anchoring and be built on cross-border collaboration, with arts and/or culture as a central element.
- The Focus: Exploratory, collaborative initiatives that test and develop ambitious ideas and open new perspectives in a Nordic context.
- The Funding: Up to 50,000 DKK (up to 75,000 DKK with additional special access/logistics funding); no co-funding required.
- Key Requirements: Online application form only (no attachments — no CVs, project descriptions or letters of support); a budget of expected expenditures and details of confirmed collaborators and any anticipated partners.
Friends of IFCC
Friends of IFCC Artist Grant & Residency Program — Project Grants
Portland, OR
Award: $5,000 - $8,000 (typically)CLOSING SOON: OCT 16, 2026
grantDates: Public events take place throughout 2027
- Who Can Apply: Portland-based artists at any career stage, across visual arts, writing, multimedia, music, dance, theater, spoken word, and other multidisciplinary practices, whose practice aligns with the IFCC vision.
- The Focus: Unrestricted grant to support artistic practice, with a required public engagement at the Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center (no workspace included).
- The Funding: Unrestricted grant, typically $5,000-$8,000, paid about one month before the artist's public event at IFCC; taxable income (W-9 required).
- Key Requirements: Complete the online Google Form; provide 1-3 work samples via a shareable Google Doc link (or one emailed PDF) with a brief artist statement or résumé (no more than 15 minutes of video/audio in total; no social-media links); answer prompts on breadth of experience, IFCC alignment, artistic goals and the planned public engagement (many answers limited to 1,500 characters); describe your Portland affiliation; rank preferred 2027 public-event windows (Feb 7-20, Mar 21-Apr 10, Jun 13-Aug 14, Nov 14-Dec 5).
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City of Burbank Parks and Recreation Department
City of Burbank Community Arts Grant Program
Los Angeles County, CA
Award: Project grants of $1,000 to $5,000 (maximum request $5,000); about 10-18 awards from a $50,000 pool.CLOSING SOON: OCT 16, 2026
grantDates: March 1, 2027 – February 28, 2028
- Who Can Apply: Individual professional artists (21 or older, at least two years of practice) and 501c3 arts nonprofits based in Los Angeles County, working in the visual or performing arts. Burbank-based applicants get a 5-point scoring credit.
- The Focus: Visual and performing arts projects completed in the City of Burbank between March 1, 2027 and February 28, 2028, with a culminating event open to the public.
- The Funding: Project grants of $1,000 to $5,000; about 10-18 awards from a $50,000 pool, paid half up front and half on completion. No match required.
- Key Requirements: JotForm application: resume/CV (PDF, 2-page limit), artistic statement (500 words), project descriptions, key personnel bios, community access answers, a balanced project budget, and exactly two work samples (video/audio no longer than 5 minutes each). A venue letter of intent is optional but highly recommended; up to two support materials are optional; proof of residency only if claiming the Burbank credit.
The Elephant Trust
The Elephant Trust Main Fund
Award: Grants are usually between £2,000 and £5,000CLOSING SOON: OCT 18, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Artists in the fine arts and small organisations and galleries; projects must take place in the UK; students and certain project categories cannot be funded
- The Focus: Support for making or producing new work or exhibitions
- The Funding: Grants usually £2,000–£5,000; projects with a total budget over £30,000 not supported
- Key Requirements: Apply via Submittable; email applications are not accepted; applications must follow the requested format
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Forecast Public Art
Forecast Public Art Mid-Career Project Grants
United States
Award: Five grants, $10,000 eachCLOSING SOON: OCT 18, 2026
grantDates: January 1 – November 30, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Minnesota-based mid-career public artists (at least ten years of creating and exhibiting work) who have lived in Minnesota for 12 of the past 24 months and stay resident through the project. Collectives and artist teams may apply. Not eligible: organizations, students in K-12, undergraduate or graduate programs, Forecast staff, board, consulting partners and jury members, and artists who received a Forecast project grant the previous year. One Forecast application per annual cycle.
- The Focus: Creation of new, publicly accessible, temporary or permanent public artwork anywhere in Minnesota, in any form or discipline. The project must be original, free to the public, and not a remount or a private commission.
- The Funding: Five grants of $10,000 each for the grant-funded period of January 1 – November 30, 2027.
- Key Requirements: Project overview (75 words), project proposal (500 words), community benefit (250 words), mid-career public artist status (250 words), diversity of lived experience and perspective (250 words), impact on artistic development/career (250 words), resume (2 pages; one per team member), project budget, written documentation of site approval from the property owner, and work samples (up to 10 images, or the equivalent: 1 image = 30 seconds of video/audio = half a page of writing). Applications may be submitted as a video.
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Forecast Public Art
Forecast Public Art Mid-Career Professional Development Grant
MN
Award: Two grants, $5,000 eachCLOSING SOON: OCT 18, 2026
grantDates: January 1 – November 30, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Minnesota-based mid-career artists who have been actively creating and exhibiting their work for at least ten years (age is not a determining factor), have physically lived in Minnesota for 12 of the past 24 months and remain residents through the project. Collectives and artist teams may apply; organizations and students in K-12, undergraduate or graduate degree programs are not eligible.
- The Focus: Professional development that expands or advances a career in public art: residencies, apprenticeships, conferences, travel, study, skill development, or project models and prototypes, during the January 1 - November 30, 2027 grant period.
- The Funding: Two grants of $5,000 each, funded by the McKnight Foundation. Commission or client-based work is not eligible.
- Key Requirements: Apply via Submittable: application overview (75 words), proposal (500 words), benefit to the community (250 words), impact on artistic career/development (250 words), diversity of lived experience and perspective (250 words), resume (2 pages max, one per team member), and work samples with information (up to 10 images, or 5 minutes of video/audio, or 5 written pages). The application may be submitted as a video.
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Forecast Public Art
Forecast Public Art Early-Career Artist Project Grant
MN
Award: Two grants, $8,000 eachCLOSING SOON: OCT 18, 2026
grantDates: January 1 – November 30, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Minnesota-based early-career artists (2-10 years of generative experience; age is not a determining factor) who have physically lived in Minnesota for 12 of the past 24 months and remain residents through the project. Collectives and artist teams may apply; organizations and students in K-12, undergraduate or graduate degree programs are not eligible.
- The Focus: Creation of a new temporary or permanent public artwork anywhere in Minnesota, freely accessible to the public, during the January 1 - November 30, 2027 grant period.
- The Funding: Two grants of $8,000 each. Projects may also be supported by public or nonprofit agencies or in-kind sources; private commissions are not eligible.
- Key Requirements: Apply via Submittable: brief proposal overview (75 words), proposal (500 words), community connection (250 words), early-career status (250 words), career impact (250 words), diversity of lived experience and perspective (250 words), resume (2 pages max, one per team member), written site permission from the owner of the location, budget, and work samples with information (up to 5 images, or 2.5 minutes of video/audio, or 2.5 written pages). The application may be submitted as a video.
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K.F. Hein Fonds
K.F. Hein Fonds Grensverlegger Travel Grant 2026 (Utrecht)
Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
Award: Category A: up to €5,000; Category B: up to €1,000. The K.F. Hein Fonds contributes a maximum of 50% of total costs.CLOSING SOON: OCT 18, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Professional visual artists and designers at all career stages who live and/or work in the province of Utrecht (Netherlands); individual applicants only — no duos/groups or bachelor's students.
- The Focus: International travel — residency, study trip, or retreat — for artistic development and deepening, prioritizing process over producing new work or exhibitions.
- The Funding: Grant covers max 50% of travel and accommodation costs: Category A up to €5,000, Category B up to €1,000; paid after the trip.
- Key Requirements: One PDF submitted by email containing: a cover letter with contact details and date of birth; a project description (max 2 A4 pages); a realistic plan and balanced budget (max 1 A4 page); a CV with recent exhibitions; and a portfolio of recent work from the last 5 years (max 10 images).
Forecast Public Art
Forecast Public Art Early-Career Artist Research + Development Grant
MN
Award: Four grants, $2,500 eachCLOSING SOON: OCT 18, 2026
grantDates: January 1 – November 30, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Early-career public artists (individuals, collectives or teams) based in Minnesota, having physically lived in the state for 12 of the past 24 months and remaining resident through the project period, with roughly 2–10 years of generative experience; K-12, undergraduate and graduate students and organizations are not eligible.
- The Focus: Public art research and development, or planning for a freely accessible public art installation or activity in Minnesota.
- The Funding: Four grants of $2,500 each, for the January 1 – November 30, 2027 grant-funded period.
- Key Requirements: Submit via Submittable: a 75-word overview, 500-word proposal, and 250-word statements on benefit to the community, early-career status, impact on artistic development/career, and diversity of lived experience and perspective; a resume of up to 2 pages (one per team member); work samples limited to 5 images or the equivalent (1 image = 30 seconds of video/audio = half a page of written work, so up to 2.5 minutes of video/audio or 2.5 written pages); and work sample details (title, year, medium, location, temporary/permanent, dimensions). A video application is also allowed.
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Innovation PEI
PEI Arts Grants: Learn (Professional Development Grant)
Charlottetown, PE, Canada
Award: Established Professional Artists: up to $2,500; Emerging Professional Artists: up to $2,000; Amateur Artists: up to $1,000 annually.CLOSING SOON: OCT 19, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Prince Edward Island resident artists at the established, emerging, or amateur artist level; individuals or small groups/bands with a majority of members residing in PEI. Programs that are part of full-time study are not eligible.
- The Focus: Supports professional development and skill-building activities such as mentorships, apprenticeships, internships, residencies, short-term training, portfolio development, workshops, seminars and conferences.
- The Funding: Established: up to $2,500; emerging: up to $2,000; amateur: up to $1,000 annually.
- Key Requirements: Artist CV/résumé; project description (maximum 750 words or video link); detailed budget with anticipated and confirmed revenue and expenses; support material such as audio samples (max 15 minutes), written material (max 15 pages), photos/digital images (max 10), and reviews or articles (max 3); acceptance into a program is required for this stream.
Innovation PEI
PEI Arts Grants: Create (Creation Grant)
Charlottetown, PE, Canada
Award: Established Professional Artists: up to $8,000; Emerging Professional Artists: up to $5,000 annually.CLOSING SOON: OCT 19, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Professional Prince Edward Island resident artists at the established or emerging career level; individuals or small groups/bands with a majority of members residing in PEI. Amateur artists and students are not eligible.
- The Focus: Supports research, development, creation and production of artistic projects across fine crafts, dance, interdisciplinary arts, film and media arts, music, theatre, visual arts, and writing and publishing.
- The Funding: Established professional artists: up to $8,000; emerging professional artists: up to $5,000 annually.
- Key Requirements: Artist CV/résumé; project description (maximum 750 words or video link); detailed budget with anticipated and confirmed revenue and expenses; support material such as audio samples (max 15 minutes), written material (max 15 pages), photos/digital images (max 10), and reviews or articles (max 3).
Creative Australia
Australian Cultural Fund (Creative Australia) ACF Boost 2027
Organization based in Sydney· National
Award: Matched funding 'boost' of up to $5,000 (dollar-for-dollar match of eligible funds raised)CLOSING SOON: OCT 19, 2026
grantDuration: 28–84 days
- Who Can Apply: Australian citizens or permanent residents aged 18 or over with an active ABN (or an auspicing arrangement) who are engaged in arts and cultural activity; some prior-cohort and other Creative Australia matched-funding recipients are excluded.
- The Focus: Matched funding to leverage private sector support for an arts and cultural project through an Australian Cultural Fund fundraising campaign.
- The Funding: Dollar-for-dollar matched funding boost of up to AUD $5,000 for eligible funds raised.
- Key Requirements: ACF Artist Profile and Project submission with the Boost tickbox checked, responses to two project-form questions about impact and campaign management, profile/ABN/biography and auspicing details, project details, a balanced project budget with ACF campaign target, fundraising and contingency strategies, and an explanation of how matched funding would affect the project and practice.
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PEI Arts Grants: Share (Dissemination Grant)
Charlottetown, PE, Canada
Award: Established Professional Artists: up to $2,500; Emerging Professional Artists: up to $2,000 annually.CLOSING SOON: OCT 19, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Professional Prince Edward Island resident artists at the established or emerging career level; individuals or small groups/bands with a majority of members residing in PEI. Amateur artists and students are not eligible.
- The Focus: Supports public presentation and dissemination of completed works by PEI artists through tours, exhibitions, performances, screenings, publishing and translation.
- The Funding: Established professional artists: up to $2,500; emerging professional artists: up to $2,000 annually.
- Key Requirements: Artist CV/résumé; project description (maximum 750 words or video link); detailed budget with anticipated and confirmed revenue and expenses; support material such as audio samples (max 15 minutes), written material (max 15 pages), photos/digital images (max 10), and reviews or articles (max 3); where appropriate, a written offer to participate, tour date confirmation, or letters of support.
National Sculpture Society
Alex J. Ettl Grant
Organization based in New York· National
Award: $7,500CLOSING SOON: OCT 19, 2026
grantApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: Figurative or realist sculptors who are U.S. citizens or residents with a Social Security number; elected NSS members are not eligible
- The Focus: Annual prize for a mature body of figurative or realist sculpture
- The Funding: $7,500 prize
- Key Requirements: JPEG images of 11–15 works (maximum 45 images; at least two views for sculpture in the round), title/medium/dimensions for each work, and a CV or bio submitted via Entry-Thingy
Culture Resource
Culture Resource (Al Mawred) Production Awards 2027
Organization based in Beirut· Global
Award: Grants awarded up to €8,500 for performing arts, visual arts, and music & sound art; up to €6,500 for literature; up to €13,000 for cinema.CLOSING SOON: OCT 19, 2026
grantDuration: Awarded projects must be completed within at most 18 months after the date of the agreement signature.
- Who Can Apply: Artists and writers born between January 1992 and December 2011 who originate from an Arab country, regardless of ethnicity or citizenship, whether living in the Arab region or abroad; the lead creator must apply.
- The Focus: Production grants for new projects in Literature, Visual Arts, Music & Sound Art, Performing Arts, and Cinema (up to 5 projects per discipline).
- The Funding: Up to €8,500 (performing arts, visual arts, music & sound art), €6,500 (literature), €13,000 (cinema); paid 70% on signing and 30% after final reports.
- Key Requirements: Arabic-language online application at apply.mawred.org with artistic background, short and long project description, statement/treatment as required by discipline, timeline, detailed budget, amount requested in euros, financial plan, detailed CV, ID/passport copy, and previous works; attachments PDF, JPEG, or PNG (max 2 MB each, or links). Grantees must furnish two guarantors when signing the agreement.
Shetland Arts Development Agency
Shetland Arts Visual Artist & Craft Maker Awards (VACMA) 2026/27
Shetland Islands, United Kingdom
Award: Fixed bursaries of £500 and £1,000CLOSING SOON: OCT 20, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Visual artists and craft makers living in Shetland or with a studio in Shetland, at any career stage.
- The Focus: Bursaries supporting creative and professional development, from training and mentoring to residencies, equipment, research, and new work.
- The Funding: Fixed bursaries of £500 or £1,000, with applicants choosing the level that fits their proposed activity.
- Key Requirements: Email a completed application form, artist CV, examples of work (6 images or up to 3 minutes of film/sound), optional letter of support, and equalities monitoring form to Sanne Brock.
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Live Borders
Live Borders Visual Artist and Craft Maker Award (VACMA)
Dumfries, Scotland, United Kingdom
Award: Bursary tiers are £500 and £1,000CLOSING SOON: OCT 20, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Individual practising visual artists and craft makers living and working in the Scottish Borders or Dumfries and Galloway may apply at any career stage. Full-time students are excluded; part-time students must document eligibility.
- The Focus: Bursaries support creative development and new skills or ideas in visual art and craft, including training, mentoring, experimentation, research, equipment and tailored residencies.
- The Funding: Choose £500 or £1,000 according to your activity. Separate Personal Access Costs may support disability or caring needs; the bursary cannot match other Creative Scotland grants.
- Key Requirements: Email the local application to artservice@liveborders1.org.uk with an artist CV, six recent work examples, a labeled image list and Equalities Monitoring Form. Include relevant host confirmation and student evidence, and allow eight weeks before the activity starts.
Glasgow Life
Glasgow Life Visual Artist and Craft Makers Awards (VACMA)
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Award: Fixed bursaries of £500 or £1,000 (applicants choose one level).CLOSING SOON: OCT 20, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Practising visual artists and craft makers based or resident in Glasgow; part-time students may apply, full-time students may not.
- The Focus: Bursaries supporting the creative and professional development of visual artists and craft makers.
- The Funding: Fixed bursaries of £500 or £1,000 (choose one level); Personal Access Costs considered separately.
- Key Requirements: Completed application form, CV, 6 examples of recent work, and an Equalities Monitoring Form, emailed by the deadline.
Creative Scotland
Creative Scotland Visual Artist and Craft Maker Awards (VACMA)
Scotland, United Kingdom
Award: Fixed bursaries of £500 and £1000.CLOSING SOON: OCT 20, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Practising visual artists and craft makers who live or maintain a studio in a participating Scottish local authority area and have experience presenting work publicly; full-time students are not eligible.
- The Focus: Creative and professional development: training, mentoring, research and development, new techniques, residencies, essential equipment and new work.
- The Funding: Fixed bursaries of £500 or £1,000; separate Personal Access Costs available for disabled applicants and carers.
- Key Requirements: Apply on your local partner's application form with your CV, 6 examples of recent work and an Equalities Monitoring Form; activity must start at least 8 weeks after the deadline; include a confirmation letter from the venue/host for exhibition or residency proposals.
High Life Highland
Visual Artist and Craft Maker Awards (VACMA): Highland, Moray and Na h-Eileanan Siar – High Life Highland / Creative Scotland
Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom
Award: Fixed bursaries of £500 and £1000CLOSING SOON: OCT 20, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Practising visual artists and craft makers who live or maintain a studio in Highland, Moray or Na h-Eileanan Siar; full-time students are not eligible, part-time students may apply with evidence.
- The Focus: Small grants supporting the creative and professional development of visual artists and craft makers.
- The Funding: Fixed bursaries of £500 or £1,000; separate Personal Access Costs can be requested.
- Key Requirements: Online application via Zealous with CV, 6 examples of recent work, and an Equalities Monitoring Form.
Leisure & Culture Dundee
Visual Artist and Craft Maker Awards (VACMA): Dundee – Leisure & Culture Dundee / Creative Scotland
Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom
Award: Fixed bursaries of £500 and £1,000; apply for the level that best suits your proposed activity.CLOSING SOON: OCT 20, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Practising visual artists and craft makers who live or maintain a studio in the Dundee local authority area; full-time students are not eligible, while part-time students may apply with evidence that the activity is outside their studies.
- The Focus: Support creative and professional development through activities such as training, mentoring, research and development, residencies, essential equipment and creating new work.
- The Funding: Fixed bursaries of £500 or £1,000; separate Personal Access Costs can be requested for disability or caring responsibilities.
- Key Requirements: Completed application form with short project summary, practice description, activity plan, development statement, timeline/risk plan, environmental impact and optional access costs; artist CV; six examples of recent work (images or up to 3 minutes of film/sound); equalities monitoring form emailed by deadline.
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City of Ottawa Cultural Funding Support Unit
City of Ottawa Equity and Inclusion in the Arts Fund: Seed Award and Grow Grant for Individuals
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Award: Seed award: maximum request $2,000 (micro-grant for individuals). Grow grant: requests of $2,000–$20,000; typical grants $5,000–$15,000.CLOSING SOON: OCT 21, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Ottawa residents 18+ who identify with an Indigenous or equity-seeking community and are artists, cultural arts workers, community connectors, or elders/cultural keepers recognized by peers (Algonquin First Nation members within 150 km of Ottawa also eligible).
- The Focus: Seed award: personal creation projects, professional development or mentorship, ideal for first-time applicants and emerging artists. Grow grant: arts events, workshops or community collaborative projects (not creation-based projects).
- The Funding: Seed award up to $2,000; Grow grant $2,000–$20,000 (typical $5,000–$15,000).
- Key Requirements: Apply through the Cultural funding support unit's online portal. Seed award: answer 6 questions plus budget information, in writing, audio or video. Grow grant: written application with required documentation.
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Northwest Film Forum
Northwest Film Forum Collective Power Fund 2026
King County, WA
Award: 2026 cycle distributes $60,000: one $10,000 Artist Team or Arts Collective Grant and ten $5,000 New Works Grants.Applications open: October 21, 2026CLOSING SOON: OCT 21, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Individual artists, artist teams, or artist-run collectives age 21+ who reside in King County, Washington and work in a strong visual-arts context.
- The Focus: Project-based grants to create and publicly present visionary new visual-arts work.
- The Funding: $5,000 or $10,000 project grants (one $10,000 and ten $5,000 awards in 2026).
- Key Requirements: Discipline statement (300 chars), biography (800 chars), project overview with title/dates/budget/summary (300 chars), project narrative (2,100 chars or 2-minute video), visual support materials (choose 2 of 3: up to 8 images, 1 website URL, or 1 video up to 5 minutes), and media descriptions.
NZ On Air
New Music Single funding (Whai Pūtea mō te waiata hou)
Award: Up to $11,000 per project (up to $10,000 plus GST if registered, plus a mandatory 10% Artist Creation Fee of up to $1,000 plus GST if applicable)CLOSING SOON: OCT 22, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Artists and musicians whose music qualifies as New Zealand music and who meet NZ On Air's entry threshold criteria
- The Focus: Create, record, release and promote a new single, including visual content and marketing to New Zealand audiences
- The Funding: Up to NZ$11,000 per project, made up of up to $10,000 plus GST if registered and a mandatory 10% Artist Creation Fee of up to $1,000
- Key Requirements: Apply through NZ On Air's music funding portal and submit an initial budget using the Application Budget Template (Excel or Google Sheets), uploaded or linked
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City of Escondido Public Art Commission
Arts, Culture & Creativity Month 2027 Grant Opportunity (City of Escondido)
Escondido, CA· National
Award: Project grants of $1,000-$10,000 from a total pool of up to $85,000. Projects with four or fewer days of free activities may request up to $7,000; five or more days, up to $10,000. Matching funds encouraged but not required.CLOSING SOON: OCT 23, 2026
grantDates: April 2027
- Who Can Apply: Individuals, nonprofits, organizations and businesses. Applicants do not have to be Escondido-based, except in the Escondido Artist Showcase category (artists living or working in Escondido). The project itself must take place in the City of Escondido in April 2027 and include a free component.
- The Focus: Free arts, culture and creativity events and activities in Escondido during Arts, Culture & Creativity Month (April 2027), in one of five categories: Performing Arts; Visual Arts & Exhibitions; Art Education & Creative Experiences; Cultural Heritage & Traditions; Escondido Artist Showcase.
- The Funding: Grants of $1,000-$10,000 per project from a pool of up to $85,000 (up to $7,000 for four or fewer days of free activities; up to $10,000 for five or more). Paid 70% up front and 30% after the kick-off event, project completion and impact report.
- Key Requirements: Email to publicart@escondido.gov by October 23, 2026 at 5 p.m. PDT, subject line "ACCM 2027- (Applicant Name)": the completed application form from the grant packet (project description, grant category, objectives, implementation plan, evaluation plan, amount requested, free component) a detailed budget a letter of support from each community partner involved and proof of location permission if using an external location.
Stroom Den Haag
Stroom Den Haag PRO Invest
Den Haag, Netherlands
Award: €4,000 fixed contribution (once per artist)CLOSING SOON: OCT 25, 2026
grantDuration: Maximaal twee jaar
- Who Can Apply: Starting artists based in or moving to The Hague, professionally active for at least one year and graduated from a recognised art academy (BA/MA) or started their practice no more than five years ago; must be registered in Stroom's artist database.
- The Focus: One-time contribution to support a work period of up to two years and the development of early-career artists in The Hague.
- The Funding: €4,000 one-time contribution; maximum €20,000 per applicant per calendar year.
- Key Requirements: Via Stroom portal: applicant details, participants, plan (80-word summary and full plan max 500 words per section), financial overview using the model budget, documentation (10–20 images with documentation list max 30 words per image, optional video max 9 minutes), and signed agreement.
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Stroom Den Haag PRO Art Programme Grant (PRO Kunstprogramma)
The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands
Award: Max €10,000 per application; applications over €5,000 require at least 30% co-financing; max €20,000 per calendar year per applicant.CLOSING SOON: OCT 25, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Non-profit artist initiatives, residency organisations, collectives and associations, plus independent curators and organisers. Artists living in The Hague need an updated Stroom registration; art students and projects involving them are excluded.
- The Focus: Contemporary art programmes, exhibitions, presentations and international exchanges that promote Hague artists abroad or connect foreign artists with The Hague; start at least eight weeks after the application deadline.
- The Funding: Up to €10,000 per application and €20,000 annually, excluding VAT, for a demonstrated deficit; requests above €5,000 need 30% third-party co-financing. Payment is 80% in advance and 20% after final reporting.
- Key Requirements: Apply via Stroom’s portal with CVs/updated profiles, an 80-word summary, plan up to 2,500 words, mandatory model budget, 10–20 images (one per page) and numbered notes up to 30 words per image; optional video up to nine minutes. No website links; educational courses and post-academic residencies are ineligible.
Manitoba Arts Council
Manitoba Arts Council Indigenous 360
Canada
Award: Micro-grant: up to $1,000; Small scale: up to $5,000; Large scale: up to $15,000CLOSING SOON: OCT 25, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Professional Indigenous artists, Indigenous arts/cultural professionals and Indigenous Knowledge Keepers who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents living in Manitoba; Indigenous-led professional arts groups, arts organizations, arts service organizations and community not-for-profits (at least 75% Indigenous staff) may apply for small and large-scale grants only.
- The Focus: Creation of new artworks, public presentations, community projects, publications, and training, apprenticeships or mentorship opportunities.
- The Funding: Micro-grant up to $1,000; small scale up to $5,000; large scale up to $15,000.
- Key Requirements: Apply through Manipogo (register your profile at least 5 business days ahead). Project description (maximum 750 words); key steps with dates (maximum 250 words); how the project relates to your Indigenous background and community; large-scale only: background and previous activities (maximum 500 words); collaborator information and confirmations (small/large-scale, maximum 750 words); a budget (micro/small: amount plus up to 200 words; large: standard budget form); 1 to 3 items of support material (each item up to 5 images, 15 pages of text, or 4 minutes of audio/video) with a description of up to 500 words.
Stroom Den Haag
Stroom Den Haag PRO Kunstprojecten (Art Projects)
Den Haag, Netherlands
Award: Up to €10,000; at least 30% co-funding required above €5,000CLOSING SOON: OCT 25, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Open to artists, curators, critics, writers/publicists, partnerships and organisations based in The Hague, and to applicants outside The Hague whose plan contributes to The Hague's visual-art climate. The Hague-based artists must be registered in Stroom's artist database; other applicants must submit a CV.
- The Focus: Supports art projects and publications that contribute to The Hague's art climate, including projects in The Hague, projects elsewhere benefiting Hague art/artists, and publications.
- The Funding: Maximum contribution of €10,000 per project/publication; grants over €5,000 require at least 30% co-financing, and Stroom awards up to €20,000 per applicant/venue per calendar year.
- Key Requirements: Online application via Stroom's portal with applicant and participant details; plan summary (max 80 words) and full plan (max 2,500 words) covering background, motivation, significance for The Hague's art climate, audience approach and reporting; financial overview using Stroom's model budget; 10–20 documentation images with a documentation list (max 30 words per image), optional video up to 9 minutes; dummy or sketches for publications; agreement to the terms.
Salt Lake City Arts Council
Salt Lake City Arts Council Project Support Grants
Salt Lake City, UT· Global
Award: $2,000 or $4,000CLOSING SOON: OCT 25, 2026
grantDates: February 1 through August 31, 2027
- Who Can Apply: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, individual artists, or groups of artists whose project takes place within Salt Lake City; one application per year, and for-profit businesses are not eligible.
- The Focus: Funding for specific arts projects and programs of community value in Salt Lake City, such as concerts, murals, performances, festivals, workshops, and readings, taking place February 1 through August 31, 2027.
- The Funding: Grants of $2,000 or $4,000; a $4,000 award requires a cash match of at least 50% ($2,000 or more). Half is paid in March 2027 and the balance after the final report.
- Key Requirements: Apply through the online grant portal with a detailed, balanced budget on the provided template (uploaded as an Excel document), a budget narrative, and evidence of community support (matching funds, in-kind support, letters of support, or confirmed partners). Mural projects also need a property-owner letter and an image and dimensions of the wall.
Stroom Den Haag
Stroom Den Haag PRO Onderzoek (Research)
Den Haag, Netherlands
Award: Up to €5,000 per application; max. €20,000 per applicant per calendar yearCLOSING SOON: OCT 25, 2026
grantDuration: Award is valid for two years after the committee decision date; realization may start no earlier than eight weeks after the relevant application-round deadline.
- Who Can Apply: Artist living in The Hague (and registered in Stroom's artist database with an updated profile); curators, mediators, critics, publicists and other contemporary-art professionals submit a CV. Current students, academy-based work, and educational courses/workshops are excluded.
- The Focus: Financial support for research projects and artist-in-residencies that strengthen an individual practice or the Hague art climate, with a clear artistic-content component and research question.
- The Funding: Maximum contribution of €5,000 per application (80% advance, 20% after final accountability); per calendar year a maximum of €20,000 per applicant/ host organization.
- Key Requirements: Apply through Stroom's portal with applicant and participant details, basic plan information, a short summary (max 80 words) and full plan (max 2,500 words), financial overview on Stroom's model budget, documentation of 10-20 images with a documentation list (max 30 words per image), optional video (max 9 minutes), and consent to the scheme conditions.
CNY Arts
CNY Arts Statewide Community Regrants: Artist Commissions
Syracuse, NY
Award: Up to $5,000 per Artist Commission. Partial awards are common: CNY Arts notes that in 2026 the majority of grantees received less than their full request.CLOSING SOON: OCT 25, 2026
grantDates: January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Individual artists aged 18 or older who are residents of Cortland, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga or Oswego County, New York. In this category only individual artists may apply: the guidelines' eligibility table does not allow organizations or unincorporated entities (collectives) to apply for Artist Commissions. Students enrolled in a full-time degree program and direct NYSCA 2027 applicants are not eligible.
- The Focus: Creation of new work by local artists, with a required public community engagement component (exhibition, performance, reading, screening, workshop, artist talk, or community participation in the creative process) in the artist's home county during 2027.
- The Funding: Up to $5,000 per commission, with no match required. Partial funding is common. Payments are expected in June 2027.
- Key Requirements: Attend or view a mandatory CNY Arts grant seminar, then apply in Submittable with proof of county residence, a 250-word artist statement, project narratives, a project budget, a resume or CV document, and artistic samples (up to five files plus links; visual artists up to 8 images).
Centre national du livre
Centre national du livre Grant for Authors and Illustrators (Bourse aux auteurs et autrices)
Organization based in Paris· National
Award: €5,000 gross for découverte; €8,000 or €15,000 gross for création; €30,000 gross for année sabbatique.CLOSING SOON: OCT 26, 2026
grantDuration: 6 months full-time or 1 year part-time for a creation grant (€15,000); 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time for a sabbatical grant.
- Who Can Apply: Commercially published authors and illustrators: francophone or working in a language of France worldwide; non-francophone applicants translated and published in French or a language of France and resident in France over five years, with a possible refugee exception.
- The Focus: Financial support and dedicated time to complete a personal writing or illustration project (comic or children's album) for publication.
- The Funding: €5,000, €8,000, €15,000 or €30,000 depending on the type requested (découverte, création, année sabbatique); paid in two instalments.
- Key Requirements: Register by October 26; dossier due October 29 at 23:59. Album: page plan and 2+ finished illustrations; comics: synopsis, script excerpt and 3+ finished pages. Include ID, bank details, motivation/project, CV, bibliography, prior books and applicable publishing contracts.
East Bay Community Foundation
East Bay Fund for Artists
Oakland, CA
Award: Grants of $5,000-$25,000 for the commissioning of new works; the Fund covers up to 75 percent of the total project budget (for example, up to $7,500 of a $10,000 project).CLOSING SOON: OCT 26, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Individual artists living in Alameda or Contra Costa County with a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor, or nonprofit arts organizations located in Alameda or Contra Costa County; previous-year awardees are not eligible.
- The Focus: Commissioning new works by Bay Area artists that advance racial justice and social equity, with a required East Bay public presentation.
- The Funding: Grants of $5,000-$25,000; the Fund covers up to 75% of the project budget, with 100% of funding going to lead artists' fees.
- Key Requirements: Apply online with fiscal sponsorship, narratives (500 words each), artist statements/resumes, one or two work samples, sponsor and venue commitments, budget and timeline. First-time applicants must attend a presentation or view a webinar; all grant-funded lead artists on individual applications must live in the two eligible counties.
City of Ventura
City of Ventura Community Grants Program — Individual Artist Projects
Ventura, CA
Award: $3,000–$5,000CLOSING SOON: OCT 26, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Individual artists and creative practitioners who live or create work in the City of Ventura, California. Consecutive-cycle Category 3 recipients, applicants receiving direct annual City funding outside grants, and those with City debts or unmet grant obligations are excluded.
- The Focus: Project support for arts or cultural activities that benefit City of Ventura residents, delivered by artists and creative practitioners who live or make work in the city.
- The Funding: Grants of US$3,000–US$5,000 support individual artist projects, with US$15,000 available across Category 3 each cycle. Recipients cannot receive this category's funding in consecutive cycles.
- Key Requirements: Complete the Category 3 form and required attachments; email communitygrants@cityofventura.ca.gov for portal access or an alternate submission method by October 26, 2026, at 1 p.m. Submit the final application by October 30 at 5 p.m.; attachment types and limits could not be verified.
Seattle Office of Arts & Culture
Seattle Office of Arts & Culture Arts in Parks 2027
Seattle, WA
Award: Award levels of $2,000, $4,000, $6,000 or $8,000; partial funding possible. Paid on a reimbursement basis after the project and final report.CLOSING SOON: OCT 27, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Open to individuals, creative workers, community groups, and organizations.
- The Focus: Bringing new or existing festivals and arts events to Seattle parks, especially underserved and economically challenged areas.
- The Funding: Grant support for park arts events; funding amounts detailed in program guidelines ($216,000 total awarded in 2025).
Mass Cultural Council
Mass Cultural Council Grants for Creative Individuals
MA
Award: $5,000 unrestricted grantCLOSING SOON: OCT 27, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Massachusetts artists, culture bearers, and creative practitioners 18 or older who are full-year MA residents for 2026 through June 2027, are not full-time undergraduates or graduate arts students, and did not receive a GCI grant in 2024, 2025, or 2026.
- The Focus: Unrestricted grant support for individual creative practice across all artistic and cultural disciplines.
- The Funding: $5,000 unrestricted grant; 400-500 grants expected.
- Key Requirements: Eligibility quiz, personal information, a brief narrative (1,500 characters/2 minutes or less), 1–5 total work samples (minutes/pages/image files, in-progress or completed within the last five years), and funding-priority questions; submit online through Mass Cultural Council's grants management system.
Dublin City Council Arts Office
Dublin City Council Project Arts Grants
Ireland· National
Award: Applicants may request a grant of between €5,000 and €10,000. The grant may cover up to 70% of the total project cost (excluding access costs).CLOSING SOON: OCT 28, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Individual professional artists, arts organisations, and producers or curators engaging at least one professional artist. There is no residency rule for the applicant, but the project must have a public presentation in the Dublin City Council administrative area in 2027.
- The Focus: Creation or public presentation of new artistic work in Dublin city: exhibitions, performances, publications or other artistic initiatives across visual arts, theatre, literature, music, dance, opera, film, circus, architecture and multidisciplinary work. Not for research without a public presentation, core costs or year-round programmes.
- The Funding: EUR 5,000-10,000, covering up to 70% of the total project cost; at least 30% of project income must come from other sources (cash or in-kind). Personal access costs can be requested on top.
- Key Requirements: Submittable form with word-limited answers, plus mandatory uploads: budget on the provided template, evidence of at least 30% other income, CV or biography, and examples of work. Optional: up to ten pages of extra material and up to 5 media links (first three minutes of each reviewed). Deadline 12 noon, 28 October 2026.
Dublin City Council Arts Office
Dublin City Council Arts Office Bursary Award
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
Award: Up to €5,000 (excluding personal access costs)CLOSING SOON: OCT 28, 2026
grantDates: 2027
- Who Can Apply: Individual professional artists who live within the Dublin City Council administrative area and work in a supported artform (including visual art, film, street art and spectacle, traditional art and multidisciplinary practice). Applicants cannot be in undergraduate education.
- The Focus: Development of an artist's practice: research and development, mentoring, training or study, experimentation and new skills. It does not fund the creation or public presentation of finished work.
- The Funding: Up to EUR 5,000, which may cover 100% of the activity costs including the artist's own time; no match funding is required. Personal access costs can be requested on top.
- Key Requirements: Submittable form with word-limited answers, plus mandatory uploads: a budget, a CV of at most 3 pages and at most five examples of previous work; two referees' contact details. Optional: up to ten pages of extra material and up to 5 media links (first three minutes of each reviewed). Deadline 12 noon, 28 October 2026.
Biwako Arts & Communication Center (BiWACC)
BiWACC Shiga Art Collaboration Program (しがアートコラボレーション事業)
Otsu, Shiga, Japan
Award: Up to ¥1,500,000 (BiWACC contribution per funded project)CLOSING SOON: OCT 28, 2026
grantDates: May 1, 2027 – February 20, 2028
- Who Can Apply: Individuals, groups or corporations with an address or activity base in Shiga, plus managers of public cultural halls and arts venues there, may propose projects; municipalities and ordinance-defined criminal groups cannot apply.
- The Focus: Co-produce public arts and cultural events in Shiga from May 1, 2027 to February 20, 2028, connecting regional resources and communities; total project costs must reach JPY 500,000.
- The Funding: Up to JPY 1,500,000 covers eligible costs minus project income, generally paid after reporting. Applicants provide working capital and cover costs beyond the contribution.
- Key Requirements: Register using the guidelines’ QR form and email proposal Form 1, budget Form 2 and explanatory materials. One project per applicant is allowed; interviews may follow. Forms 3 and 4 are required after provisional selection, rather than with the initial proposal.
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Regional Arts and Culture Council
Portland Arts Project Grant FY27
Portland, OR
Award: General Fund category (individual artists, artist teams, arts businesses and organizations): awards from $1,000 to $5,000, requested in $1,000 increments; partial funding is possible. The separate Arts Access Fund category ($1,000 to $10,000) is for nonprofit organizations and schools only.CLOSING SOON: OCT 28, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Individual artists, artist teams, arts businesses and organizations that physically reside or are headquartered within the City of Portland service area; currently enrolled students are not eligible. Nonprofits and schools serving K-12 students and/or underserved communities apply in a separate Arts Access Fund category.
- The Focus: Project grants across all creative disciplines (programming, presentations, events, artistic development, creation of artworks) that include a public presentation.
- The Funding: General Fund awards from $1,000 to $5,000, requested in $1,000 increments (Arts Access Fund, organizations and schools only: $1,000 to $10,000).
- Key Requirements: Apply through RACC's Opportunity Portal: eligibility profile; seven narrative answers (project description up to 1,200 characters; the others up to 1,000 characters each); a balanced project budget with two short budget answers (up to 500 characters each); artistic resume or bio; resumes or bios for main collaborators; curated work samples; and price lists, quotes or other cost-research documentation for key expenses. Accepted formats include .jpg/.png, .doc/.docx/PDF, .mov/.mp4 or video links, and .mp3/.wav.
Regional Arts and Culture Council
RACC Portland Arts Project Grant – General Fund Project Grants
Portland, OR
Award: Awards from $1,000 to $5,000CLOSING SOON: OCT 28, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Individual artists, artist teams, arts organizations, arts businesses, and other eligible applicants with fiscal sponsors who legally reside or are headquartered within the City of Portland service area.
- The Focus: Project funding across all creative disciplines for programming, presentations, events, artistic development, and artwork creation with public engagement.
- The Funding: Grants of $1,000 to $5,000.
- Key Requirements: Submit an online application in the RACC Opportunity Portal: Applicant Information Form, Eligibility Profile, professional website and social media links (if relevant), project narrative questions, a balanced budget with costs and contributions, artistic resume/bio, work samples, and cost documentation; fiscal-sponsored applicants upload a Memorandum of Understanding.
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Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge
Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge Everett G. Powers Fund for Creativity
Baton Rouge, LA
Award: One $5,000 award annually to one recipient; 60% paid on signed grant agreement and invoice, remaining 40% reimbursed after the Final Report is accepted.CLOSING SOON: OCT 29, 2026
grantDates: January 1, 2027 – December 31, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Open to individuals and organizations; no geographic restriction stated.
- The Focus: New projects focused on creativity, innovation, and excellence.
- The Funding: One annual award; amount not specified.
Ontario Arts Council
Ontario Arts Council Northern Arts Projects
ON, Canada
Award: Maximum $15,000 per category (New Works, Presentation, Skills/Career Development, Working with Community).CLOSING SOON: OCT 29, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Professional artists aged 18+ who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents or pending permanent-residence applicants, living in northern Ontario for at least one year and eight months annually. Eligible northern groups, organisations, publishers, First Nations and Indigenous Education Authority schools also qualify.
- The Focus: Creation, production, presentation, skills and career development, or community-engaged arts benefiting northern Ontario, including Manitoulin, Parry Sound and Nipissing districts and areas north.
- The Funding: Up to CAD 15,000 in each of four categories; awards may be lower than requested. Eligible costs include project expenses, small equipment, dependant care and accessibility for participants and audiences.
- Key Requirements: Create or update your Nova profile and submit project answers, a work plan, balanced budget, artistic examples and relevant bios, letters or session plans. Public questions allow 425 words for the project plan and 1,000 words or three pages for a CV/bio; follow Nova for sample counts.
Bronx Council on the Arts
Bronx Council on the Arts Community Arts Grant
Bronx, NY
Award: Community Arts (CA) grants of up to $7,500CLOSING SOON: OCT 30, 2026
grantCost to Attend: See detailsDates: January 1, 2027 – December 31, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Bronx-based individual artists, unincorporated artist collectives or ensembles, and nonprofit organizations with an art mission or program.
- The Focus: High-quality community-based arts projects engaging Bronx audiences across all disciplines, genres, and styles.
- The Funding: Grants up to $7,500; overall CEG awards range from $5,000 to $17,500 depending on fund type.
- Key Requirements: Apply online via Submittable with applicant information, project information and narrative questions, a project budget, artist and audience data, and up to 10 work samples.
Bronx Council on the Arts
Bronx Council on the Arts Arts Fund (Community Engagement Grants)
Bronx, NY
Award: Arts Fund (AF) grants of up to $10,000CLOSING SOON: OCT 30, 2026
grantDates: January 1, 2027 – December 31, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Bronx-based individual artists, unincorporated artist collectives or ensembles, and nonprofit arts organizations with annual budgets under $100,000 (individuals and collectives need no fiscal sponsor).
- The Focus: High-quality community-based arts projects engaging Bronx audiences across all disciplines, genres, and styles.
- The Funding: Grants up to $10,000; overall CEG awards range from $5,000 to $17,500 depending on fund type.
- Key Requirements: Apply online via Submittable with applicant information, project information and narrative questions, a project budget, artist and audience data, and up to 10 work samples.
Genesee-Orleans Regional Arts Council (GO ART!)
GO ART! Ripple Grant (Individual Artist Commission)
Genesee County and Orleans County, NY
Award: $5,000 per commission; no matching funds required. Up to 4 grants are awarded per county.CLOSING SOON: OCT 30, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Individual artists or artist-led groups and collectives, aged 18 or over, not enrolled in a full-time degree program, with a permanent address in the county (Genesee or Orleans, New York) where the project takes place; applicants based outside that county need a fiscal sponsor located in it.
- The Focus: Creation of new work with community engagement, either a public program (exhibition, performance, reading, screening, workshop or artist talk) or community involvement in the creative process.
- The Funding: $5,000 per commission, no matching funds required; up to 4 grants per county.
- Key Requirements: Apply on Submittable after attending a GO ART! information seminar or meeting the SCR coordinator. the form also asks for a project overview, community support, audiences, past SCR funding and a project budget.
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Bronx Council on the Arts
Bronx Council on the Arts New Work Grant
Bronx, NY
Award: New Work (NW) grants of up to $5,000CLOSING SOON: OCT 30, 2026
grantDates: January 1, 2027 – December 31, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Bronx-based individual artists, unincorporated artist collectives or ensembles, and nonprofit organizations with an art mission or program.
- The Focus: New community-based arts projects engaging Bronx audiences across disciplines, genres, and styles.
- The Funding: Grants up to $5,000; overall CEG awards range from $5,000 to $17,500 depending on fund type.
- Key Requirements: Apply online via Submittable with applicant information, project information and narrative questions, a project budget, artist and audience data, and up to 10 work samples.
Landeshauptstadt Stuttgart
City of Stuttgart Hajek100 Public Art Commission (Hajek100 – Kunst, die Stadt gestaltet)
Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Award: Project funding covers concept, production and presentation costs; no per-project budget is stated. Separate prizes: €4,000 jury prize and €1,000 audience prize. No finalist or proposal stipend is stated.CLOSING SOON: OCT 30, 2026
grantDates: 27. Juni – 12. September 2027
- Who Can Apply: Professional visual artists and interdisciplinary teams with a documented Baden-Württemberg connection; one team member must qualify.
- The Focus: Temporary public art in Stuttgart interpreting Hajek's ideas.
- The Funding: Project funding with an unstated cap, plus €4,000 jury and €1,000 audience prizes.
- Key Requirements: Email forms, project plan, budget, participant CVs and supporting visuals.
Im Skulpturenpark an der Hasenbergsteige stehen einige der meterhohen Werke von Otto Herbert Hajek. Sein Erbe soll mit dem Open Call „Hajek100“ gewürdigt werden. (Archivfoto)
Institut de Cultura de Barcelona (ICUB)
Barcelona Crea Grant – BAR project (Beca Barcelona Crea)
Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Award: €6,000 (gross)CLOSING SOON: OCT 30, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Visual artists, curators, performers and researchers aged 18+ of any nationality, linked to Barcelona or its metropolitan area through residence, cultural ties or their project. Individuals and entities may apply; Barcelona Crea beneficiaries from the past two years are excluded.
- The Focus: New, unpublished visual-arts research before production, with a mentored BAR Project residency from mid-November 2026 to 31 January 2027 and a public presentation in January.
- The Funding: €6,000 gross, paid once in advance after the BAR Project agreement, plus mentoring. Projects already funded by Barcelona City Council or Barcelona Crea associated programmes are ineligible.
- Key Requirements: Use BAR Project’s form in Catalan or Spanish: one named PDF, maximum 11 pages/3 MB, with personal details, title, project description and work plan (5,000 characters each, including spaces), schedule, brief CV, portfolio and ID/entity documents budget optional.
Nomura Foundation
Nomura Foundation Art Division Individual Activity Grant — Domestic (美術部門 個人(活動助成金 国内))
Organization based in Tokyo· National
Award: Upper limit of ¥1,000,000 per project; decided individually based on the project's scale and content.CLOSING SOON: OCT 30, 2026
grantDates: April 1 – September 30, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Individuals carrying out art activities in Japan may apply when the project develops young artists or international cultural exchange. The individual must be the sole implementer and user of the grant.
- The Focus: Support covers art activities in Japan that develop young artists or international cultural exchange, with implementation overlapping April–September 2027.
- The Funding: Grants are assessed individually according to project scale and content, up to ¥1,000,000 per project. Payment starts in April 2027, and other grants or sponsorship are permitted.
- Key Requirements: Apply through an individual My Page account with project details and a budget. Publication projects require a publisher’s estimate, translated into Japanese if needed. Optional material is limited to 3 files of 10 MB each or 3 identical mailed sets.
Kulturreferat der Landeshauptstadt München
City of Munich Funding for International Cultural Projects (Förderung internationaler Kulturprojekte)
München, Bavaria, Germany
Award: €1,000–€10,000 gross for international projects, including travel, accommodation, production and artist fees. Requests over €5,000 require evidence of co-financing; separate grants below €1,000 are rolling while funds last.CLOSING SOON: OCT 30, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Professional artists with residence or main work focus in Munich, and eligible Munich arts groups.
- The Focus: International exchange in Munich or Munich participants’ projects abroad.
- The Funding: €1,000–€10,000 gross project funding; co-financing evidence required above €5,000.
- Key Requirements: Signed form, project description, cost/financing plan and location/date confirmation; additional partner/participant evidence above €5,000.
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Finnish Cultural Foundation
Finnish Cultural Foundation General Working and Expenditure Grants
Organization based in Helsinki· National
Award: Minimum grant sum €3,000; full-time working grants are €34,000, €38,000 or €42,000 per year by career level (early career / mid-career / experienced); large grants of €100,000 or more are occasionally awarded.CLOSING SOON: OCT 30, 2026
grantDuration: Working grants: full-time work up to four years, or part-time (50%) work up to one year; expenditure grants vary by project.
- Who Can Apply: Finnish citizens and private individuals, working groups or registered organisations residing or operating in Finland may apply, as may applicants with a clear, strong connection to Finland or Finnish culture.
- The Focus: Working grants support full-time or part-time artistic or scientific work; expenditure grants cover project or activity expenses and equipment purchases.
- The Funding: Working grants provide €34,000–€42,000 a year according to career experience. The usual minimum grant is €3,000, and large grants of €100,000 or more are occasionally awarded.
- Key Requirements: Submit a plan of up to 6 pages and CV of up to 4 pages, with a detailed budget for expenditure grants or organisations. Visual-art portfolios are highly recommended; include work dimensions, technique and year. Research applicants may also need publications or degree documents.
Flying Arts Alliance
Flying Arts Regional Arts Fund Quick Response Grants (Queensland)
Queensland, Australia
Award: Individuals: up to $3,000; organisations: up to $5,000; no minimum amount.Deadline: OCT 31, 2026
grantDates: Oct 14 – Dec 23
- Who Can Apply: Regional artists, arts organisations or communities based in eligible Queensland locations (MM2–MM7) with an active ABN and no outstanding reports or serious breaches on Australian Government or regional-program funding.
- The Focus: Quick-turnaround funding for small arts or cultural projects that cannot access other funding due to timing, or for individual professional development.
- The Funding: Up to $3,000 for individuals and up to $5,000 for organisations; no minimum amount.
- Key Requirements: Apply online through the SmartyGrants portal with accurate ABN details and proposed project start date; complete a work plan and detailed budget; address five equally weighted assessment criteria (Impact, Support and Partnerships, Reach, Opportunity, Quality and Viability).
RANT Arts
RANT Arts Regional Arts Fund Quick Response Grants (Tasmania)
Tasmania, Australia
Deadline: OCT 31, 2026
grantDuration: Maximum grant period for Quick Response Grants: one year.
- Who Can Apply: Tasmanian artists, arts workers and organisations (individuals over 18, Australian incorporated non-profits, or local governments) with an active ABN; individuals under 18 and unincorporated groups may apply through an auspicing body.
- The Focus: Professional development, skills development, travel and small project opportunities for artists and arts workers arising at short notice.
- The Funding: Funding and fee terms for the announced cycle have not yet been published.
- Key Requirements: Completed SmartyGrants application form with a balanced project budget, one-page CV/résumé for all paid personnel, samples of artwork by paid artists, and up to five support/confirmation letters.
St. Johns Cultural Council
Tommy Bledsoe State of the Arts Grants
St. Augustine, FL
Award: Eight $1,500 grants; $12,000 total for the 2026-2027 cycle.Deadline: OCT 31, 2026
grantDuration: Grant period: no longer than one year from the original date of grant award notification.
- Who Can Apply: Individual artists residing, or nonprofit organizations and public schools based, in St. Johns County, Florida.
- The Focus: Artist professional development and arts, culture, and heritage projects in St. Johns County, Florida.
- The Funding: Eight $1,500 grants for a $12,000 total in the 2026-2027 cycle; no matching requirement.
- Key Requirements: A completed 2026-27 State of the Arts Grant Application submitted through the online grant portal, including a grant narrative covering all project aspects, in-kind support, and collaborations. Public school applications require a letter of support from the Principal and any partnering artists or organizations.
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Regional Arts Victoria
Regional Arts Victoria – Regional Arts Fund Quick Response Grants
Victoria, Australia
Award: Up to AUD $3,000 for individuals (organisations up to $5,000); no minimum grant amount.Deadline: OCT 31, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Individual artists and arts workers, incorporated associations or local government organisations based in regional Victoria (MM2–MM7) with an active ABN matching their regional address; under-18s must be auspiced by an individual over 18 with an ABN, and unincorporated groups by an eligible organisation.
- The Focus: Short-notice professional development, skills development and small arts project opportunities with an immediate need, benefiting regional or remote communities.
- The Funding: Up to AUD $3,000 for individuals and $5,000 for organisations; no minimum amount.
- Key Requirements: Apply via SmartyGrants: two immediate-need questions (max 150 words each), activity title and summary (max 50 words), three activity questions on opportunity, partnerships and viability (max 300 words each), start date 2–12 weeks after round close, a budget with supporting quotes, support material as one combined PDF (max 10 pages) and up to three audio/video links (max three minutes each).
Regional Arts WA
Regional Arts WA – Regional Arts Fund Quick Response Grants
Australia
Award: Up to AUD $3,000 for individuals (organisations up to $5,000); no minimum grant amount.Deadline: OCT 31, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Individuals, auspiced groups, incorporated not-for-profit organisations and local governments with a physical address in regional Western Australia (MMM 2 or above) and an active ABN; under-18s must be auspiced; not open to for-profit companies.
- The Focus: Urgent, short-notice professional development, skills development and small creative projects in regional Western Australia that cannot wait for regular funding rounds.
- The Funding: Up to AUD $3,000 for individuals; up to $5,000 for organisations; no minimum.
- Key Requirements: Check the QRG deadline schedule and guidelines, discuss the project with the Investment team, then apply in SmartyGrants: two immediate-need questions (max 150 words each), activity summary (max 50 words), three activity questions (max 300 words each), a budget with supporting quotes, support material as one combined PDF (max 10 pages) and up to three audio/video links (max three minutes each); activity must start 2–12 weeks after the round closes.
Lietuvos kultūros taryba
Lithuanian Council for Culture Mobility Grants (Mobilumo stipendijos)
Lithuania· National
Award: Up to €4,000 for one mobility activity outside Lithuania.Deadline: OCT 31, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Individual cultural and artistic creators aged 18 or over, of any citizenship, whose work concerns Lithuanian culture, art and their dissemination. Activities forming part of a higher-education curriculum are excluded.
- The Focus: One residency, internship, competition, symposium, conference or similar activity outside Lithuania, starting March–June 2027, to develop professional skills, knowledge and networks.
- The Funding: Up to €4,000, paid in one instalment for one activity abroad. The same expenses cannot receive Lithuanian state or municipal funding; higher-education study costs are excluded.
- Key Requirements: Apply in Lithuanian through LKT IS 2.0 with a creative CV showing results and dissemination, an invitation or participation confirmation with the start date, and a doctoral study plan if applicable. Translate foreign-language attachments into Lithuanian and remove personal identifiers.
Frame Contemporary Art Finland
Frame Mobility Grant
Organization based in Helsinki· National
Award: €250 – €5,000Deadline: OCT 31, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Individual artists, art experts, working groups and registered organisations may apply for projects promoting Finnish or Finland-based contemporary art internationally.
- The Focus: Support funds international presentations of existing artworks and networking by contemporary art professionals, with trips or presentations taking place outside Finland.
- The Funding: Grants of €250–€5,000 cover travel, accommodation, artwork transport, packaging and insurance, accessibility assistance, greener travel and eligible professional participation costs.
- Key Requirements: Apply through Frame’s grant service in Finnish, Swedish or English. Attach an invitation, letter of intent or cooperation agreement, CV or biography, and 1–3 work images per participating Finnish or Finland-based artist; files may be PDF, JPEG, JPG or PNG, up to 4 MB.
Frame Contemporary Art Finland
Frame Production Grant
Organization based in Helsinki· National
Award: €2,500 – €8,000Deadline: OCT 31, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Individual artists, art experts, working groups and registered organisations may apply for projects promoting Finnish or Finland-based contemporary art internationally.
- The Focus: Support enables a new commission or other international production collaboration on a co-production basis, with the resulting work presented outside Finland.
- The Funding: Grants of €2,500–€8,000 primarily cover materials and purchased production services, with travel or accommodation possible. Additional funding must already be secured.
- Key Requirements: Apply online with an invitation, letter of intent or cooperation agreement, CV or biography, and 1–3 images per participating Finnish or Finland-based artist (PDF/JPEG/JPG/PNG, up to 4 MB). Explain the artist’s compensation and confirm additional funding.
Regional Arts NSW
Regional Arts NSW Quick Response Grants (Regional Arts Fund)
Australia
Award: Up to AUD $3,000 for individuals; up to $5,000 for organisations. No minimum amount.Deadline: OCT 31, 2026
grantDuration: Activities must commence within 2–12 weeks of the round closing date and be completed within 12 months of commencement.
- Who Can Apply: Individuals over 18, non-profit Australian incorporated organisations and local government organisations with an active ABN whose registered location is in regional or remote NSW (MM2–MM7); under-18s and unincorporated groups need an auspice.
- The Focus: Short-notice, time-sensitive professional development, skills development and small projects for artists and arts workers in regional and remote NSW.
- The Funding: Up to $3,000 for individuals or $5,000 for organisations; no minimum amount.
- Key Requirements: SmartyGrants application with a budget (templates provided); activity must start 2–12 weeks after the round closes and finish within 12 months; contact RANSW before applying.
artsnb (New Brunswick Arts Board)
artsnb (New Brunswick Arts Board) Career Development Grants
NB, Canada
Award: Arts by Invitation: $3,000; Professional Development: $3,000; Professionalization and Promotion: $2,000Deadline: NOV 1, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Professional artists (per artsnb's Definition of a Professional Artist) who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents (or PR applicants) or affiliated with a First Nation on Turtle Island, and have lived in New Brunswick for at least 12 months before the deadline. All disciplines, including visual arts and craft.
- The Focus: Career development through three components: presenting work by invitation at established arts events; professional development (studies, workshops, training or mentorships); and professionalization and promotion tools.
- The Funding: $3,000 (Arts by Invitation; Professional Development) or $2,000 (Professionalization and Promotion), in CAD.
- Key Requirements: Online application at artsnb.ca/oa by 11:59 pm on the deadline: project description (max. 350 words), balanced budget, artist CV and samples of work (no more than 15 images, JPG up to 1600 x 1600 pixels and/or 4 MB), plus component-specific documents.
Stadt Zürich Kultur
City of Zürich Flexible Project Grant (Flexbeitrag)
Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
Award: Up to CHF 50,000Deadline: NOV 1, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Professional individual artists, groups and cultural institutions may apply for projects with a strong connection to Zürich through participants, production or presentation. City residence is not required.
- The Focus: One-time project funding for artistic ideas and initiatives in professional cultural production (performing arts, film, literature, music, visual arts), including interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary projects.
- The Funding: Up to CHF 50,000 supports a project. The financing plan normally includes appropriate own income and third-party participation; no fixed matching percentage is stated.
- Key Requirements: Submit electronically in German or English with a project description, participants’ CVs and the official budget template. Legal entities add statutes and annual accounts. Applications must precede project implementation by at least two months.
Southwest Minnesota Arts Council
Southwest Minnesota Arts Council Quick Support for Artists Grant
Marshall, MN
Award: Up to $1,000 (grant funding counts as taxable income)Deadline: NOV 1, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Artists 18+ who are permanent residents of SMAC's 18-county southwest Minnesota region (Big Stone, Chippewa, Cottonwood, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Meeker, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Swift, Yellow Medicine) or the Upper Sioux or Lower Sioux Community, resident for at least six months before applying. All disciplines and career stages.
- The Focus: Quick support for creating new work (supplies, equipment, space, research, artist time), sharing work (framing, recording, portfolio, website), artistic/professional development (mentor, workshop, class, conference) or small artist-led community projects.
- The Funding: Up to $1,000 per grant (taxable income); funds issued after the grant contract is signed, estimated the 15th of the month after the board decision.
- Key Requirements: Application (online, Word document by email to info@swmnarts.org, or paper by mail) with a project budget, artist résumé or bio and work samples optional supplemental information. Scored on ability to accomplish the project (38%) and contribution to the artist's growth (62%).
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Manitoba Arts Council
Manitoba Arts Council Travel/Professional Development Grant
Canada
Award: Up to $1,000Deadline: NOV 1, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Professional artists, arts/cultural professionals, and Indigenous Knowledge Keepers who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents with a permanent address in Manitoba and at least one full year of Manitoba residency.
- The Focus: Professional development activities in all disciplines: workshops, specialized training, mentorships, public readings, and presentations.
- The Funding: Up to $1,000 CAD for direct project costs; notification within two months after the deadline.
- Key Requirements: Register and validate a Manipogo profile at least 5 business days before applying; provide background (max 350 words), project description (max 500 words), cultural integrity statement (max 300 words), optional additional information (max 300 words), confirmation of participation (acceptance, invitation or registration), a balanced budget, and collaborator details if applicable. The activity must begin after the deadline.
Mississippi Arts Commission
Mississippi Arts Commission Individual Artist Mini-Grant
MS
Award: Up to $500 (one Mini-Grant per fiscal year).Deadline: NOV 1, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Professional artists more than 18 years of age who are permanent, legal, full-time residents of Mississippi and not full- or part-time students in a degree-seeking program.
- The Focus: Artistic professional development, promotional materials, or expendable art supplies.
- The Funding: Up to $500; one Mini-Grant per fiscal year.
- Key Requirements: Submit via E-Grant a narrative, current artistic resumé, documentation supporting the funding request, and work samples created within the last three years (visual artists: six high-resolution digital images).
Virginia Commission for the Arts
Virginia Commission for the Arts Artist Catalyst Grant
VA
Award: Up to $500 one-time grant (the page states the grant provides $500), no matching requirement; paid as a single payment after the cycle closes.Deadline: NOV 1, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Practicing artists who are legal Virginia residents, 18 or older when grant activities begin, and plan to remain in Virginia during the grant period; full-time students and VCA Roster Artists are ineligible.
- The Focus: A catalyst activity that advances your creative practice or career: professional development, self-promotion, equipment purchases, or networking, with clear before-and-after impact.
- The Funding: One-time $500 grant with no matching requirement, paid as a single payment after the cycle closes; no application fee is stated.
- Key Requirements: Online Foundant application with Virginia residency proof, CV/resume with exhibition or performance history, website or social media link, three work samples from the past five years (uploads up to 10 MB each), a 1,000-character artist statement, a 2,500-character impact narrative, and a project budget.
Kulturamt Düsseldorf
City of Düsseldorf Visual Arts Project Funding (Projektförderung Bildende Kunst)
Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Award: Usually €500–€10,000; projects costing at most €3,000 may request full funding.Deadline: NOV 1, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Freelance visual artists and arts organizers active in Düsseldorf, including final-year art-academy students.
- The Focus: Public exhibitions, installations and media art in Düsseldorf.
- The Funding: Usually €500–€10,000; small-project full funding is possible.
- Key Requirements: Online application, illustrated German project description, biographies, venue confirmations and balanced budget.
Arrowhead Regional Arts Council
Arrowhead Regional Arts Council Emergency Relief Fund
MN
Award: Award Amounts: $500 or $1,000Deadline: NOV 1, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Individual practicing artists, age 18 or older, who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents and have lived in ARAC's Arrowhead Region (Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, and St. Louis counties and/or the five listed Tribal Nations) for at least 6 months.
- The Focus: Emergency relief for critical, substantially disruptive healthcare, housing, equipment, or legal emergencies occurring since July 1, 2025.
- The Funding: $500 or $1,000 per award, awarded through a non-competitive randomized drawing.
- Key Requirements: Submit a completed application through ARAC's secure Foundant online grant portal before the deadline.
Create NSW
2026-27 Creative Western Sydney Micro-Grants Program
Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia
Award: Between $3,000 to $5,000 for Individuals and Collectives (exclusive of GST). Between $5,000 and $10,000 for Small-to-Medium Organisations (exclusive of GST).Deadline: NOV 2, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Individuals (18+, Australian citizens/permanent residents, with an NSW-registered ABN in their name or administered by an eligible organisation), unincorporated collectives administered by an eligible organisation (all members 18+; majority in Western Sydney) and small-to-medium organisations (turnover ≤ $2.5M), each with a residence or business address in one of 13 named Western Sydney LGAs.
- The Focus: Funding for creative development, presentation, collaboration and professional development projects in Western Sydney (not film/TV or contemporary music).
- The Funding: Grants of $3,000-$5,000 for individuals/collectives and $5,000-$10,000 for small-to-medium organisations (AUD, exclusive of GST).
- Key Requirements: Complete the SmartyGrants application form addressing eligibility and all four equally weighted assessment criteria (artistic merit, benefit to Western Sydney's creative ecology, alignment with program outcomes and equity priorities, feasibility with budget and milestones), and attach required supporting documents in the requested format.
Norfolk & Norwich Festival
Norfolk & Norwich Festival Bursaries for Artists 2027
Norwich, England, United Kingdom
Award: Eight bursaries of £2,500 eachDeadline: NOV 2, 2026
grantDuration: Nine months
- Who Can Apply: Artists (individuals or collectives) living in and working in Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire or Peterborough whose practice engages children and young people; previous recipients may reapply with a new project.
- The Focus: Developing socially engaged and/or community practice that enriches the creativity journeys of children and young people in East Anglia, via delivery and/or research and development.
- The Funding: £2,500 bursary per recipient (eight available), mostly for artist fees; activity in the first half of 2027.
- Key Requirements: Completed Application Form and Equal Opportunities monitoring form emailed to fcc@nnfestival.org.uk; identify a partner organisation in the region (or explain your plan to find one).
Norfolk & Norwich Festival
Norfolk & Norwich Festival Bursaries for Young Creatives 2027
Norwich, England, United Kingdom
Award: £2,500 per bursary; eight bursaries. Collectives receive a single £2,500 bursary.Deadline: NOV 2, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Individuals (or a collective with one lead applicant) aged 18–25 on 1 January 2027 who live in Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire or Peterborough and will carry out the work there; artists of all art forms, arts workers, activists, arts students/graduates and community representatives welcome. Previous recipients may reapply with a new or developed project.
- The Focus: Youth-led cultural and community leadership: projects that benefit the creative and cultural lives of children and/or young people in East Anglia, delivered with a local partner organisation.
- The Funding: Eight bursaries of £2,500 each, largely for the recipient's fees plus project costs; activity in the first half of 2027.
- Key Requirements: Completed Application Form and Equal Opportunities Form emailed to fcc@nnfestival.org.uk with 'Bursaries for Young Creatives Application' in the subject line; identify a partner organisation in the region (or explain your strategy for finding one).
Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA)
Rhode Island State Council on the Arts Arts and Climate Grant
RI
Award: Up to $5,000Deadline: NOV 2, 2026
grantDuration: Project must occur between January 1 and December 30, 2027Dates: January 1 – December 30, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Artists or groups of artists 18+ who have lived in Rhode Island at least one year, are U.S. legal residents with a tax ID, and are not currently enrolled in an arts degree or full-time high school program.
- The Focus: Artist-instigated arts and culture projects in Rhode Island that translate climate change information into accessible visuals, stories, and experiences to build climate literacy and public support for climate action.
- The Funding: Up to $5,000; partial awards possible (minimum $1,000 or 50% of request, whichever is higher).
- Key Requirements: Eligibility checklist; project plan and budget using RISCA templates; bio/CV/resume; up to 3 work samples (max 10 images / 10 min video / 10 min audio / 20 pages writing) in an open Google Drive folder; work sample list; one-page testimonial; short narrative responses on artistic vibrancy, community engagement, and climate connection.
Joy Engine
Joy Engine 2027 Joy Grant (Community Challenge)
Milwaukee, WI
Award: Joy Engine will distribute up to $50,000 in grants. Each grant will be a maximum of $10,000.Deadline: NOV 2, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Artists working in visual, performing arts or creative placemaking; students and student organizations (under 18 must partner with a lead organizer or school); government entities, neighborhood associations or improvement districts, schools, cultural centers, community organizations, and 501(c)(3)/(4)/(6) nonprofits; other artists/organizations considered case-by-case. Projects must take place in the Milwaukee neighborhood where you live or work and be publicly accessible without admission fees.
- The Focus: Community-centered arts projects that create joy in City of Milwaukee neighborhoods, including permanent physical improvements, temporary installations/performances, and new programming or events.
- The Funding: Up to $10,000 per grant from a total pool of up to $50,000.
- Key Requirements: Complete and submit the online application form by the deadline.
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Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County
Arts For EveryBody Community Project Grants
Winston-Salem, NC
Award: Grants of $5,000 to $20,000. A one-to-one cash match is required: the grantee must provide cash equal to the grant awarded (for example, a $5,000 grant needs $5,000 of your own or other cash).Deadline: NOV 2, 2026
grantDates: July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Artists or residents who have lived in Winston-Salem or Forsyth County for at least one year, 501(c)(3) nonprofits and for-profit entities (entities should have arts and culture as their primary purpose or partner with a local artist or arts organization). Not eligible: recipients of a North Carolina Sustaining Support grant for 2026-2027, and pre-schools or K-12 schools.
- The Focus: Artist-led or community-based public projects in which the arts are the central focus, such as exhibitions, festivals, performances, artist residencies and community days. Priority goes to projects that encourage collaboration, address social or economic impact through the arts, or connect artists and arts professionals.
- The Funding: Grants of $5,000 to $20,000. A one-to-one cash match equal to the grant is required from every grantee.
- Key Requirements: Apply through Submittable by November 2, 2026, 11:59 PM EST. The application questions and required attachments are visible only after logging in to Submittable and are not published on the program page. Be ready to show a one-to-one cash match and a project that is open to the public within July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.
Indian Ocean Commission
Indian Ocean Commission AléVini Regional Mobility Fund – Cycle VII
Mauritius· Multi-National
Award: Up to EUR 3,000 for individual regional mobility; up to EUR 250 for artwork export (combinable; the export grant cannot be requested alone). Total Cycle VII budget: EUR 60,000.Deadline: NOV 2, 2026
grantDuration: 5–15 daysDates: 01 March 2027 – 20 December 2027Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Individuals residing in and citizens of Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, or Mozambique who work in cultural and/or creative sectors and have not previously received an ICC project grant.
- The Focus: Regional mobility fund supporting inter-island networking and professional-development trips (residencies, exchanges, workshops) for cultural and creative operators in the Indian Ocean region.
- The Funding: Up to EUR 3,000 for individual regional mobility (travel, living expenses, visa, family assistance) plus up to EUR 250 for artwork export, combinable; recipients must cover the balance themselves.
- Key Requirements: Completed and signed application form, passport, CV and portfolio, partner invitation letter stating the object, dates, and any cost coverage, signed integrity declaration and gender commitment letter, and an estimate of artwork volume for export assistance.
City of Edinburgh Council
City of Edinburgh Council Diversity & Inclusion Fund
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Award: £70,000 total fund: £1,000 musician event stipends (up to 10 awards), £2,500 visual-arts project bursaries (up to 4), £2,500 parents & foster carers bursaries (up to 4), and up to £5,000 artist-artist collaboration awards (up to 8).Deadline: NOV 2, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Self-employed/sole-trader artists and creatives with protected characteristics, based and/or working in Edinburgh, with projects taking place within the City of Edinburgh boundary
- The Focus: Grants to develop and deliver creative work and cultural events in Edinburgh, across visual and performing arts, music, film, digital arts, literature and poetry
- The Funding: £1,000–£5,000 grants per recipient: £1,000 musician stipends, two £2,500 bursary streams, and up to £5,000 collaboration awards (total £70,000 fund)
- Key Requirements: Online application selecting a funding level, with contact details, UTR number, artist profile/website, project title, dates, locations and description, budget with industry-rate fees, and relevant child/vulnerable-adult protection policies; plus a separate equal opportunities monitoring form
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Kanton Luzern
Kanton Luzern Diffusion – Theater/Tanz, Musik, Kunst und Literatur
Luzern, Luzern, Switzerland· Global
Deadline: NOV 3, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Open to artists and cultural practitioners in theatre/dance, music, visual art and literature (no residence restriction stated on the page).
- The Focus: Contributions to the overall costs of domestic tours or out-of-canton activities/exhibition projects in theatre/dance, music, art and literature.
- The Funding: Support toward overall tour/activity expenses; amount not stated.
- Key Requirements: A completed sector-specific budget template (expenses and income) and a digital dossier submitted via the online platform at least six weeks before the tour/activity and three weeks before the assessment.
Ontario Arts Council
Ontario Arts Council – Visual Artists Creation Projects
Canada
Award: Emerging: $5,000; Mid-Career: $7,500; Established: $15,000. Partial grants are not awarded.Deadline: NOV 3, 2026
grantDuration: Project cannot start before the deadline, cannot finish before grant results are received, and must be completed no more than two years after results.
- Who Can Apply: Professional emerging (3+ years), mid-career (8+ years) and established (15+ years) visual artists aged 18+ who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents and have lived in Ontario at least 12 consecutive months; not open to full-time undergraduate or graduate students.
- The Focus: Creation of new visual art work in practices including painting, drawing, printmaking, installation, sculpture, performance art, photography, and electronic media.
- The Funding: Grants by category: Emerging $5,000; Mid-Career $7,500; Established $15,000 (full grants only, no partial awards).
- Key Requirements: Submit an application in Nova with basic project information, answers to the application questions, artistic examples (maximum 8 images or 8 minutes of video, or a combination), and a résumé of up to three pages.
Fondo Nacional de las Artes
Fondo Nacional de las Artes Mobility Grants (Becas Movilidad 2026)
Award: Up to ARS 1,500,000 for domestic mobility and up to ARS 3,000,000 for international mobility; group applications may receive up to four grants per category.Deadline: NOV 4, 2026
grantDates: 1 January – 1 June 2027
- Who Can Apply: Argentine and foreign artists, artisans, designers, architects, producers, researchers and cultural managers legally resident in Argentina, individually or in groups.
- The Focus: Mobility support for participation in fairs, markets, festivals, exhibitions, congresses, forums and other cultural events in Argentina or abroad, scheduled between 1 January and 1 June 2027.
- The Funding: Up to ARS 1,500,000 for domestic mobility and up to ARS 3,000,000 for international mobility; group applications may receive up to four grants per category.
- Key Requirements: Apply through the FNA platform with a developed proposal, DNI copies, CV(s), confirmed event participation, translations if needed and an itemized ARS budget. Groups also submit signed representative-designation letters; all members must register and partial-funding acceptance must be stated.
Sligo County Council
Creative Ireland Sligo Open Call 2027 — Categories B and C
Sligo, County Sligo, Ireland
Award: Category B: €1,001–€5,000; Category C: €5,001–€10,000. Project costs are fully funded.Deadline: NOV 4, 2026
grantDates: January – October 2027
- Who Can Apply: Artists, creative practitioners, organisations and community groups collaborating on cultural projects that support County Sligo communities and align with the Sligo Culture and Creativity Strategy 2023–2027.
- The Focus: Community participation in culture, creativity and heritage between January and October 2027, addressing creative places, economy, communities, youth, or climate, biodiversity and environment.
- The Funding: Category B provides €1,001–€5,000; Category C €5,001–€10,000, covering 100% of project costs. Festivals, public art, murals, monuments, equipment, already-funded activities and multi-year commitments are excluded.
- Key Requirements: Read the Sligo Culture and Creativity Strategy 2023–2027, register for an account in Sligo County Council’s Grant Portal and complete the online application for an aligned project taking place between January and October 2027.
Ontario Arts Council
Ontario Arts Council Craft Projects
ON, Canada
Award: Research/Creation/Development – Emerging artists and curators: maximum $5,000; Mid-career artists and curators: maximum $7,500; Established artists and curators: maximum $15,000; Collaborations: maximum $15,000; Connections: maximum $15,000. Grants awarded may be smaller than the amount requested.Deadline: NOV 4, 2026
grantDuration: Projects must be completed no more than two years after you receive the grant results.
- Who Can Apply: Ontario-resident craft artists and curators, ad hoc groups, collectives, collaborative groups, craft guilds and incorporated not-for-profit organizations, depending on category.
- The Focus: Craft-based research, experimentation, creation/production, career development, and projects connecting Ontario craft with audiences and critical discourse.
- The Funding: Maximum grants by category: Emerging $5,000; Mid-career $7,500; Established, Collaborations and Connections $15,000 (awards may be smaller than requested).
- Key Requirements: Apply in Nova with basic project information, answers to application questions, a project budget, artistic examples (images, writing samples, or documentation of past projects/programming), and support documents such as CVs/résumés/bios and letters of agreement, reference or support.
Ontario Arts Council
Ontario Arts Council Chalmers Professional Development Projects
ON, Canada
Award: $7,500Deadline: NOV 4, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Individual professional artists and arts administrators aged 18+ who have lived in Ontario for 12 consecutive months and are Canadian citizens, permanent residents or pending permanent-residence applicants. College/university students and recipients within the past three years are excluded.
- The Focus: Specialist-led study, training, mentorship, internship or apprenticeship with feedback throughout, to develop artistic or administrative skills. Finish within two years of grant results.
- The Funding: A fixed CAD 7,500 for fees, tuition, materials, travel, rentals, care and accessibility; your own fee is capped at CAD 150/day. Budget at least CAD 7,500 and identify extra revenue for costs above the grant.
- Key Requirements: Apply through an updated Nova profile with a project plan, work plan, balanced budget, your CV/bio, specialist bios and training or course details. Artists also submit work samples. Public limits include 425 words for the project plan and 1,000 words or three pages for a CV/bio.
Community Foundation for Kingston & Area
Nan Yeomans Grant for Artistic Development
Kingston, ON, Canada
Award: $4,000Deadline: NOV 5, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Emerging visual artists and artisans aged 17–40 with financial need, living in Kingston, Loyalist Township, South, Central or North Frontenac, or Frontenac Islands, Ontario. Applicants need specialized training and a modest independent body of work.
- The Focus: Artistic education and professional development for one emerging artist or artisan. Sound and performance practices qualify when they have a visual component or a visual-arts context.
- The Funding: One CAD 4,000 award supports arts studies, workshops, skills training, mentorships, residencies, equipment or materials. Travel qualifies only when it enables close work with artists of similar or advanced skill.
- Key Requirements: Contact grants@artskingston.ca for current application documents and submission instructions. Demonstrate financial need and a modest independent body of work; current sample counts, document limits and submission requirements could not be verified.
VIA Art Fund
VIA Art Fund Artistic Production Grant
Organization based in New York· National
Award: $25,000 to $100,000 per project; grants at the upper levels are reserved for permanent installations or works that will be gifted to a U.S. public collection.Deadline: NOV 5, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Individual artists, nonprofit organizations and cultural institutions working in contemporary art, in the US or internationally, with a confirmed exhibition venue or presenting partner. Artists based outside the US may apply only for projects taking place in the US; projects outside the US require a US-based artist.
- The Focus: Production of a newly commissioned work of visual art presented outside museum or gallery walls, in the public realm or in a non-traditional venue. Museum or gallery exhibitions, curatorial projects, residencies, performing arts presentations and youth education programs are not funded.
- The Funding: $25,000 to $100,000 per project, typically 15-40% of the project budget; upper levels reserved for permanent installations or works gifted to a U.S. public collection.
- Key Requirements: Letter of Inquiry via VIA's portal: two-page project letter with venue details, artist statement and amount requested; balanced project budget; project timeline; CV and website link. A letter of support from the hosting venue is required. Full application by invitation only.
Culture Ireland
Culture Ireland Regular Grant Scheme
Ireland· National
Deadline: NOV 5, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Irish professional artists and arts organisations, and international presenters presenting work by Irish artists; an international partner/fee is required.
- The Focus: Support to present work by Irish artists at significant international venues and festivals.
- The Funding: Grant funding toward international presentation costs (travel, transport, freight, accommodation, subsistence); amount not specified.
- Key Requirements: Complete the online application form (English or Irish). The project must involve an international partner or be submitted by an international presenter who provides a fee to the artist and assists with promotion and presentation costs.
NZ On Air
Waiata Takitahi
Award: Up to $15,000 per single (plus GST, if registered), comprising up to $14,000 grant plus a mandatory Artist Creation Fee of up to $1,000.Deadline: NOV 5, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: New Zealand citizens or permanent residents whose music qualifies as New Zealand music, of any cultural background, who meet at least 5 of 25 criteria.
- The Focus: Funding to record and release an original, unreleased bilingual single (waiata) with at least 25% te reo Māori lyrics for broadcast and online audiences.
- The Funding: Up to NZ$15,000 per single (plus GST, if registered): up to $14,000 grant plus a mandatory Artist Creation Fee of up to $1,000.
- Key Requirements: A recorded demo of the unreleased waiata, online application, an initial budget on the provided template, confirmation of a Poutiaki Reo, and evidence of meeting at least 5 of 25 criteria.
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Kunstloc Brabant
Kunstloc Brabant Working Grant for Artists Collaborating with Care or Welfare Institutions (Werkbeurs)
Award: €8,000 (including VAT) per selected artist; three artists per yearDeadline: NOV 5, 2026
grantDuration: 5-month execution period from 1 January to 30 June 2027Dates: 1 January 2027 to 30 June 2027
- Who Can Apply: Individual artists working in the Netherlands with at least three years of professional practice and an existing, sustained collaboration with a care or welfare organisation. Organisations cannot apply.
- The Focus: Strengthen or embed an ongoing arts partnership in care or welfare, carrying out the plan from January 1 to June 30, 2027. Selected artists join a learning community and European network.
- The Funding: Three artists receive €8,000 each, including VAT, with advice and peer learning. Travel and accommodation for the Cluj-Napoca conference are self-funded; recipients cannot receive Platform travel grants.
- Key Requirements: Email one PDF to cultureandhealth@kunstlocbrabant.nl: artist/partner details, collaboration and proposal (max 500 words each), 500-word motivation and spending plan; obtain receipt confirmation. Shortlisted artists pitch and submit a partner recommendation/intention letter, CV and portfolio.
Swedish Arts Grants Committee
Swedish Arts Grants Committee International Exchanges and Travel Grants – Film
Sweden· National
Award: There is no fixed or maximum amount, but the types of costs you can seek funding for are limited. The Swedish Arts Grants Committee does not award grants of less than SEK 5,000.Deadline: NOV 5, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Professional film artists (film directors, cinematographers, animators, documentary filmmakers or film editors) resident in Sweden or practising most of their art there, not studying more than 50% when the decision is made, without debts at the Swedish Enforcement Authority and within the de minimis aid limit.
- The Focus: International exchanges and travel abroad (festival screenings, residencies, work stays, workshops, research or professional-development trips) and inviting foreign artists to Sweden for collaborative exchange.
- The Funding: No fixed or maximum amount; typically covers travel and living expenses (sometimes transportation and participation fees), not production costs or own fees; minimum award SEK 5,000; tax-exempt.
- Key Requirements: Online application via 'My pages' answering all mandatory questions, estimated actual costs under each budget item, and — if invited by or in agreement with a party abroad — an invitation stating the activities, dates and what the host covers. Applications must be submitted before the trip or exchange takes place.
Ministério da Cultura
Brazil Ministry of Culture International Audiovisual Exchange Grant (Edital de Intercâmbio Cultural – Circulação e Participação Audiovisual no Exterior)
Brazil· National
Award: BRL 8,000 for South America; BRL 11,000 for North/Central America; BRL 16,000 for Europe; BRL 21,000 for Africa, Asia or Oceania. Eligible applicants originating from Legal Amazon states receive an additional BRL 1,500, making the maximum BRL 22,500.Deadline: NOV 6, 2026
grantApp Fee: R$0
- Who Can Apply: Brazilian individuals over 18 who reside in Brazil and have at least one year of documented audiovisual-sector activity may apply. Students may qualify, but legal entities, groups and collectives cannot.
- The Focus: Financial support to participate in and circulate at audiovisual events abroad—festivals, showcases, markets, and seminars.
- The Funding: Travel support ranges from BRL 8,000 to BRL 21,000 by destination, plus BRL 1,500 for eligible Legal Amazon applicants. It covers travel, food and accommodation; the overall fund is BRL 1 million.
- Key Requirements: Apply free through Mapa da Cultura in Portuguese at least 30 days before the event. Submit the work plan, ID, CV and one-year activity evidence, signed event admission/invitation with Portuguese translation, and Brazilian address proof or declaration; add applicable quota forms.
Swarovski Foundation
Swarovski Foundation Creatives for Our Future
London, United Kingdom· Global
Award: €20,000 grant (or equivalent in agreed currency) per selected participantDeadline: NOV 9, 2026
grantDuration: Year-long development programmeDates: Fall 2027 – Fall 2028Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Creatives worldwide aged 21–30 may apply as individuals or sole owners of a business and project intellectual property. A valid passport, UK entry eligibility and a bank account in the applicant’s name are required.
- The Focus: A project or product that uses a creative medium to accelerate awareness, technologies or solutions for sustainable development aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
- The Funding: Six participants receive €20,000 each, paid 75% then 25% after reporting. Support includes a London week, programme travel and accommodation, and year-long mentorship, masterclasses and networking.
- Key Requirements: Apply in English with a visual portfolio, individual files up to 50 MB; one introduction/project video under 2 minutes, up to 150 MB and accessible without permission or expiry; and 1 academic/professional reference. Submit only one application through Formstack.
Brisbane City Council
Brisbane City Council Creative Sparks Grants
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Award: up to $15,000 per application (GST exclusive)Deadline: NOV 9, 2026
grantDuration: Projects must be completed within 10 months of notification
- Who Can Apply: Brisbane-based professional artists, creative workers, and eligible not-for-profit arts organisations; Australian citizens or permanent residents aged 17+ with an ABN linked to a Brisbane postcode (or supported by an eligible Brisbane-based auspice organisation).
- The Focus: Create and present a new, accessible public creative outcome in Brisbane.
- The Funding: Grants up to $15,000 per application (GST exclusive); a cash or in-kind co-contribution is required.
- Key Requirements: Complete the SmartyGrants form, including specified narratives, four-page applicant CV, two-page key-artist bios, limited work samples, venue confirmation, timeline, support letters, permissions as applicable, and a balanced budget with co-contribution and cost evidence. Quotes for funded costs over $500 must be no older than six months; funded activity must run between 16 March 2027 and 18 January 2028.
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Kunststiftung des Landes Sachsen-Anhalt
Saxony-Anhalt Art Foundation Working Stipends (Kunststiftung Sachsen-Anhalt Arbeitsstipendien)
Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany
Award: €1,500 per month; funding usually runs 3 or 6 months (€4,500 or €9,000 in total)Deadline: NOV 9, 2026
grantDuration: 90–180 daysDates: Förderzeitraum ab September 2027
- Who Can Apply: Full-time freelance artists, normally resident in Sachsen-Anhalt; strong project connections can qualify nonresidents.
- The Focus: New artistic projects, including visual and applied art.
- The Funding: EUR 1,500 monthly, normally three or six months; extension requires reapplication, maximum twelve months.
- Key Requirements: Individual portal application, project description and work samples; no concurrent institutional funding.
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Creative Australia
Creative Australia International Travel Fund: Market Development
Australia· National
Award: Flat amount of $5,000, $10,000, $15,000 or $20,000 onlyDeadline: NOV 10, 2026
grantDates: Between 25 January 2027– 31 December 2027 only
- Who Can Apply: Australian citizens or permanent residents, Australian arts and culture organisations, and internationally based organisations that demonstrate how the investment will benefit Australian artists; contemporary music and screen practitioners are excluded.
- The Focus: International travel to market development platforms and key gatherings overseas to build and sustain international networks and support the export of works.
- The Funding: Flat grant amounts of $5,000, $10,000, $15,000 or $20,000 for eligible travel and attendance costs.
- Key Requirements: Online application via Creative Australia's Application Management System including a proposal summary, description of the international markets or events and who you will meet, activity details with dates and locations, how funds will be spent, and support material (up to 3 URLs and 3 file uploads; maximum 10 minutes of video/audio, 10 images as a single PDF, or 10 pages of written material).
Konstnärsnämnden
Swedish Arts Grants Committee Working and Long-Term Grants for Visual and Applied Arts (Arbets- och långtidsstipendium – bild och form)
Organization based in Stockholm· National
Award: One- and two-year working grants pay SEK 120,000 per year (tax-free). Five-year and ten-year long-term grants pay three price base amounts per year, currently SEK 177,600 per year (taxable).Deadline: NOV 11, 2026
grantDuration: 1, 2, 5 or 10 years
- Who Can Apply: Professional artists in visual or applied arts (visual art, photography, design, craft, illustration, textile art, architecture) who live in Sweden or mainly practice their art in Sweden, and who are not enrolled in studies at more than 50% at the time of decision.
- The Focus: Develop and deepen your professional visual or applied arts practice with a one-, two-, five- or ten-year working grant. The committee determines the grant’s duration.
- The Funding: SEK 120,000 per year (one- and two-year, tax-free) or three price base amounts per year (currently SEK 177,600, taxable).
- Key Requirements: Apply as an individual through the e-service, answering mandatory questions and attaching 5–10 representative samples, preferably from the last two years: JPG up to 2 MB, MP3 up to 20 MB, or MP4/MOV up to 50 MB per file. Paper applications are also possible.
Norman Arts Council
Norman Arts Council Artist Grants
Norman, OK
Award: Up to four $2,000 grants across three categories (Community Project, Creative Project, Education/Travel)Deadline: NOV 11, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Individual artists aged 18 or older who have lived in Norman, Oklahoma for the past 12 months may apply. The program supports Norman-based artists across artistic disciplines.
- The Focus: Support for a community art project, creation of new work, or education and travel through conferences, residencies or workshops that advance artistic practice.
- The Funding: Up to four grants of US$2,000 are available each cycle. Artists may apply in all three categories but can receive only one grant in a cycle.
- Key Requirements: Apply through the linked 2026–2027 Artist Grant form on Submittable and meet the Norman residency and minimum-age rules. The form could not be read, so required attachments and submission limits are unverified.
Lower Manhattan Cultural Council
Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Creative Learning Grant
New York, NY
Award: Request $1,000-$17,500 for program expensesDeadline: NOV 12, 2026
grantDates: January 1–December 31, 2026
- Who Can Apply: Individual artists aged 18+ (not enrolled in a full-time degree program), collectives applying through an individual, and nonprofit organizations, all with proof of residency or address in Manhattan.
- The Focus: Sequential, participatory arts learning programs of any discipline for older adults, held in accessible community settings in Manhattan (older adult centers, recreation centers, libraries, community centers) during 2027.
- The Funding: Request $1,000-$17,500; LMCC aims to fund as many programs as possible at the full request.
- Key Requirements: At least three sequential sessions with the same teaching artist and participants, culminating in a public event in Manhattan; one required work sample from an artistic learning context (second optional); a lesson plan with week-by-week activities and learning goals; program budget table; proof of Manhattan address or residence.
The Arts Center Residency, Open Studios, Photo by Roshni Khatri
BC Arts Council
BC Arts Council Indigenous Arts Program Pilot – Individuals, Groups, and Collaborations
British Columbia, Canada
Award: Microgrants: up to $5,000; Mid-scale grants: $5,001 to $15,000; Large-scale grants: $15,001 to $25,000Deadline: NOV 12, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: First Nations, Inuit, and Métis artists, cultural practitioners, Knowledge Keepers/Holders, and Culture Carriers based in British Columbia; includes ad hoc or unincorporated groups and collaborations
- The Focus: Indigenous-led artistic and cultural activities (traditional, contemporary, interdisciplinary, experimental, and community-engaged work) in British Columbia
- The Funding: Microgrants up to $5,000; mid-scale grants $5,001–$15,000; large-scale grants $15,001–$25,000
- Key Requirements: Register in the BC Arts Council Grant Management System (new applicants by 11:59 p.m. November 4, 2026); complete and submit the online application by 11:59 p.m. November 12, 2026; for groups or collaborations, one member submits on behalf of the group.
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Lower Manhattan Cultural Council
LMCC UMEZ Arts Engagement Grant
New York, NY
Award: Applicants may request $1,000-$20,000 for a public-facing project; funding at the requested amount is not guaranteed, but LMCC aims to fully fund as many projects as possible.Deadline: NOV 12, 2026
grantDates: January 1–December 31, 2026
- Who Can Apply: Artists (age 18+, not enrolled in a full-time degree program), collectives and nonprofit arts organizations based in Upper Manhattan (Community Districts 9-12: north of 98th Street east of Fifth Avenue, north of 110th Street west of Fifth Avenue)
- The Focus: Public-facing arts presentations and programming in Upper Manhattan, across performing, literary, media and visual arts
- The Funding: Requests of $1,000-$20,000; LMCC aims to fund as many projects as possible at the full request
- Key Requirements: Proof of residency or address in Upper Manhattan; project must take place in Upper Manhattan between January 1-December 31, 2027 and pay all participating artists; one required past-work sample (second optional); budget entered in the Submittable table; individuals need a fiscal sponsor (LMCC can serve)
The Arts Center Residency, Open Studios, Photo by Roshni Khatri
Lower Manhattan Cultural Council
Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Creative Engagement Grant
New York, NY
Award: Request $1,000-$20,000 for project expensesDeadline: NOV 12, 2026
grantDuration: January 1–December 31, 2026Dates: January 1–December 31, 2026
- Who Can Apply: Individual artists aged 18+ (not enrolled in a full-time degree program), collectives applying through an individual, and nonprofit organizations, all with proof of residency or address in Manhattan.
- The Focus: Public-facing arts projects of any discipline (concerts, performances, public art, exhibitions, screenings, festivals, workshops, readings) presented in Manhattan between January and December 2027.
- The Funding: Request $1,000-$20,000; LMCC aims to fund as many projects as possible at the full request.
- Key Requirements: Submittable application starting with an eligibility quiz; narrative questions; one required sample of past work (second optional); project budget table of expenses and secured income including fees for all participating artists; proof of Manhattan address or residence (nonprofits also need NYS Charities Bureau registration and incorporation proof).
The Arts Center Residency, Open Studios, Photo by Roshni Khatri
Rockford Area Arts Council
Rockford Area Arts Council Regional Arts Partner Grants
Rockford, IL
Award: The Grant maximum is $2,500.Deadline: NOV 13, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Individual artists, arts organizations and non-profit organizations operating in Boone, DeKalb, Ogle or Winnebago Counties, Illinois; applicants must be a 501(c)(3) non-profit or an organization/individual artist in partnership with one, and must have submitted a final or interim report if funded the previous year.
- The Focus: Arts-related community projects and initiatives in the Rockford Area Arts Council's four-county service area.
- The Funding: Up to $2,500 for artist costs, consumable art supplies, rental fees and publicity costs.
- Key Requirements: Online application (applicant organization details, project brief description up to 350 characters, budget summary); two-page narrative; proposed project budget on the provided Excel template (both sheets); one-page budget narrative; artistic information for artist(s)/project director not exceeding one page; current annual report to the Secretary of State signed within the last year; most recent YTD income statement; current board list; optional support samples.
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Arts Council for Long Beach
Arts Council for Long Beach Project Microgrants
Long Beach, CA
Award: Applicants may request a maximum of $1,000.00 per fiscal year.Deadline: NOV 15, 2026
grantDates: January 1–March 31, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Artists and organizations with free, public projects at a City of Long Beach venue that benefit Long Beach residents; excludes Arts Council staff/board and their families, and applicants who already received $1,000 in microgrants this fiscal year.
- The Focus: Publicly accessible arts and cultural events, festivals, arts education, folk arts, and public art that support cultural diversity and underserved Long Beach communities.
- The Funding: Up to $1,000 per fiscal year.
- Key Requirements: Submit the Project Microgrant Application (Airtable) with one artistic-documentation file (past work, sketches, or work samples) project must be free, open to the public, in Long Beach, and not yet happened
Kunstraad Groningen
Kunstraad Groningen Projectenregeling (Project Grant)
Netherlands· Global
Award: Up to one-third of actual necessary project costs, maximum €20,000 per applicant per year (co-funding; annual budget €350,000)Deadline: NOV 15, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Professional artists or professional organisations; applicants not based in the municipality or province of Groningen must partner with at least one local partner (signed letter of intent). Amateurs are excluded.
- The Focus: One-off, publicly accessible professional art projects in any discipline, taking place in the municipality and/or province of Groningen, with artistic quality central and clear value for Groningen residents.
- The Funding: Up to 1/3 of actual necessary project costs, maximum €20,000 per applicant per year; annual budget €350,000.
- Key Requirements: Project plan including marketing/publicity plan; budget and funding plan; CVs of key collaborators; application in Dutch, submitted at least 13 weeks before the activity starts; fair-pay budget; entrance fee charged unless not possible.
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Save Our Seas Foundation
Ocean Storytelling Photography Grant
Switzerland· Global
Award: US$2,000 cash prize per winnerDeadline: NOV 15, 2026
grantDuration: 21–28 daysDates: Assignment: 2027Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Open to emerging photographers worldwide aged 18+, with no more than five years' professional photography experience; women, gender-diverse and underrepresented applicants are especially encouraged.
- The Focus: A conservation photo story about oceans, marine wildlife and coastal communities, developed on an SOSF-supported assignment with professional mentoring.
- The Funding: Two winners each receive US$2,000 and a paid assignment at US$350 per day with expenses covered; the call says three weeks, while general guidelines allow three to four.
- Key Requirements: Complete the English online form and questionnaire with exactly 20 portfolio images and a 10-image photo story. Supply single-frame JPEGs, 1600 pixels wide, with ICC profile and metadata; at most three story images may also appear in the portfolio.
Photo by Oliver Deppert
Arts Council for Long Beach
Arts Council for Long Beach Professional Development Microgrants
Long Beach, CA
Award: Up to $1,000 per fiscal year. The Arts Council may fund up to half of conference fees, with a $500 maximum for conferences outside Long Beach. Travel is not funded.Deadline: NOV 15, 2026
grantDates: January 1–March 31, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Individual Long Beach arts professionals and individuals representing a Long Beach arts organization.
- The Focus: Workshops, seminars, classes, or training that build professional, marketing, or business skills to be used in the Long Beach community.
- The Funding: Up to $1,000 per fiscal year; up to half of conference fees, with a $500 maximum for conferences outside Long Beach; travel not funded.
- Key Requirements: Submit the Professional Development Application (Airtable) with one artistic-documentation file before the quarterly deadline tied to the activity date
SK Arts
Building Arts Equity: BPOC Program
Canada
Award: $500 to $5,000 (maximum funding $5,000)Deadline: NOV 15, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: BPOC artists, cultural leaders, groups and collectives of African, Black, Asian, Latin American, Caribbean or Middle Eastern descent, resident in Saskatchewan for at least one year: Canadian citizens/permanent residents, or temporary residents who filed Saskatchewan tax on the previous year’s earnings. Prior SK Arts funding must not exceed CAD $10,000; organisations cannot lead.
- The Focus: BPOC-led creation, mentorships, public presentation development and cultural partnerships in any artform; artists, mentors and cultural leaders must be paid, and work presented outside Saskatchewan needs a Saskatchewan presentation.
- The Funding: CAD $500–$5,000 per application for project costs; distinct, non-overlapping applications may total CAD $10,000. Individual grants are taxable; applicants cannot claim both a personal artist fee and subsistence.
- Key Requirements: Apply through SK Arts SmartSimple with applicant details, a summary up to 25 words, project/work plan/timeline up to 400 words, activity answers, budget, CV/bio up to three pages, practice evidence, work samples and index. Choose up to three sample types: audio up to seven minutes; video up to three minutes/2 GB; up to 10 images, 10 print pages or three accessible website links.
Art Jewelry Forum
Art Jewelry Forum Linda Peshkin Solo Exhibition Award
Organization based in Lynchburg· Global
Award: $20,000 grant paid over two years ($10,000 at the beginning of the project and $10,000 at the completion of the project, but the frequency and amount of each payment can be adjusted to the project).Deadline: NOV 15, 2026
grantApp Fee: $25Duration: The proposed exhibition must be realized within a two-year time frame (by December 2029 for the 2027 edition).
- Who Can Apply: Professionals in the art jewelry field of any age and career phase; current degree-program students are not eligible (PhD students eligible, but not for exhibitions related to their academic/thesis work); AJF professional staff and board members are not eligible.
- The Focus: Develop and present a solo exhibition of art jewelry at a gallery or other venue, including a curator, a critical text and an exhibition catalog or booklet.
- The Funding: US$20,000 is paid over two years for project delivery, normally half at the start and half at completion. A US$25 application fee is waived for AJF members.
- Key Requirements: One-page artist biography, two-page project proposal in English, one-page detailed budget, ten supporting images with captions, a letter from a proposed gallery/venue agreeing to show the exhibition, and one letter of recommendation.
Foundation for Contemporary & Emerging Art
The Delton Cables Inception Grant for Photography
Gurgaon, India· Multi-National
Award: ₹2,00,000 cash grant, paid in two installments.Deadline: NOV 15, 2026
grantDuration: 1 year of structured support
- Who Can Apply: Emerging South Asian photographers aged 21–40, subject to representation, prior-award and employment exclusions.
- The Focus: Developing photographic work for a solo exhibition.
- The Funding: INR 200,000 plus professional support, exhibition and calendar inclusion.
- Key Requirements: Five PDFs, two referees, eligibility checkboxes and ability to travel to India; confirm conflicting age instructions.
Eyes Wide Open
Ronan Guillou Grant (Bourse Ronan Guillou)
Sète, Occitanie, France· Multi-National
Award: €4,000 grant (€3,000 in fees and €1,000 per diem)Deadline: NOV 15, 2026
grantDuration: Five-month development period, including up to two months on site in Sète
- Who Can Apply: Professional photographers from Europe and the southern shores of the Mediterranean may apply, with no age limit. Applications can be written in French or English; a country-by-country list is not supplied.
- The Focus: Create an engaged photographic project on people and the Mediterranean around Sète, the Thau Lagoon and the Gulf of Lion, with a FLOW Biennial presentation in September 2027.
- The Funding: The selected photographer receives €4,000, comprising €3,000 in fees and €1,000 per diem. The form requires two months of residency between February and June 2027.
- Key Requirements: Complete the Google Form and send one PDF with a biography/CV, a 3,000–6,000-character project statement, a portfolio up to 25 MB and signed regulations. English instructions specify SwissTransfer to info@theeyes.eu; confirm conflicting French delivery instructions.
National Culture and Arts Foundation
National Culture and Arts Foundation International Cultural Exchange (Outbound) Grant (國際文化交流項目（出國）)
Taiwan· National
Deadline: NOV 16, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: ROC-citizen natural persons, permanent-resident foreign nationals, or ROC-registered private legal persons, institutions or groups working in culture and the arts.
- The Focus: International travel for major exhibitions, performances, conferences, festivals, competitions and institutional selection abroad.
- The Funding: Project-based grants cover eligible exchange expenses, including full or partial airfare for general travel. The guidelines state no fixed award or numerical maximum.
- Key Requirements: Apply in Traditional Chinese through NCAF with a project plan, itinerary, detailed budget, ID and overseas invitation or contract. Exhibitions require a venue introduction, work list and ten JPG work images with explanations.
CRAFT-TOUR
CRAFT-TOUR Call for Project Proposals
Greece· Multi-National
Award: €5,000 lump-sum grant per selected project, funded at 100% (no co-financing required); paid 70% after the kick-off check and 30% after approval of the final report.Deadline: NOV 16, 2026
grantApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €0Duration: 9 monthsDates: January 2027 – September 2027
- Who Can Apply: Professional craftspeople and artisanal SMEs with at most five employees may apply if their activity is registered in an EU Member State and falls within the specified heritage-craft sectors and NACE codes.
- The Focus: Projects developing new or improved traditional craft products, innovative marketing/digital tools, or craft-based tourism experiences.
- The Funding: €5,000 lump-sum grant at 100% funding (no co-financing) plus nine months of free tailored mentoring.
- Key Requirements: Complete the online application with Annex I A (project details), Annex I B (budget; minimum project cost €5,000), and Annex II (Declaration of Honour), using the official templates in English without alterations.
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City of Hamilton
City of Hamilton City Enrichment Fund Creation & Presentation for Artists
Hamilton, ON, Canada
Award: Maximum request: Established $10,000; Emerging $5,000. CEF funding requests cannot be 100% of the proposed program and must demonstrate additional funding/revenue sources (cash only, excludes in-kind).Deadline: NOV 16, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Professional artists aged 18+ with at least 12 months living in Hamilton, Ontario, or collectives of professional artists aged 18+ with a majority living in Hamilton. Full-time students, amateurs, curators, agents, producers, organizations and businesses are excluded.
- The Focus: One-time projects creating and publicly presenting artistic work in Hamilton, with presentation also possible further afield. Eligible expenses run from January 2027 through June 2028; commissioned work is excluded.
- The Funding: Up to CAD $5,000 for emerging artists or CAD $10,000 for established artists for eligible project costs. Additional cash revenue is required; in-kind support does not count, and artist pay is capped at CAD $2,500/$5,000 respectively.
- Key Requirements: Create a CEF portal profile; submit project narratives, a balanced budget, IDEA form, declaration, CV of up to three pages and work-sample list. Visual art/new media: up to 15 images, or 10 images plus three audio/video files (six minutes max), or four audio/video files (15 minutes max).
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District of Columbia Commission on the Arts and Humanities
FY27 Color the Curb: School Safety Program Grant
Washington, DC
Award: $30,000 grant per selected artist or artist team (four awards), all-inclusive of design, materials, fabrication, installation, personnel, insurance, and project management; the artist fee may not exceed 20% of the grant budget. No separate finalist or proposal stipend.Deadline: NOV 16, 2026
grantDates: October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027
- Who Can Apply: DC residents aged 18 or older who are practicing professional artists with large-scale exterior mural, youth engagement, and community-based project experience; Lead Artists must not have received this grant in FY26, and artist team members other than the Lead Artist may live outside DC.
- The Focus: Designing and installing ground murals at intersections near four DCPS schools to improve pedestrian safety and engage students in the design.
- The Funding: $30,000 grant per selected artist or team (four awards) covering design, materials, fabrication, installation, personnel, and project management; the artist fee may not exceed 20% of the grant budget.
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New York Foundation for the Arts
Queens Arts Fund: New Work Grant
Queens, NY
Award: Applicants may request $3,000 to $7,500; the panel sets the final amount and recipients receive 50-100% of their request.Deadline: NOV 17, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Artists age 18+ (by December 31, 2026) who live in Queens or hold a full-time studio lease there, including unincorporated collectives led by a Queens-based lead applicant; full-time degree-seeking students and 2026 QAF New Work Grant recipients are ineligible
- The Focus: Creation of new work (not previously produced or presented) with a public component in Queens during 2027
- The Funding: Requests of $3,000-$7,500; panel sets the final award at 50-100% of the request
- Key Requirements: Proof of Queens residency; project description (max 250 words); public program, audience/impact, marketing and timeline answers (max 200 words each); contingency plan (max 150 words); budget on NYFA template showing at least 10% from other sources; work samples (audio/video 5 min max); all activities January 1-December 31, 2027
New York Foundation for the Arts
Rauschenberg Medical Emergency Grants
Organization based in New York· National
Award: Up to $5,000 per awardApplications open: October 20, 2026Deadline: NOV 17, 2026
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- 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
Conseil des arts de Montréal
Conseil des arts de Montréal Support Fund for Accessibility Costs
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Award: Component 1: up to $500 per application to a Conseil program (max 3 per year) plus up to $150 for the final report if successful; Component 2: accessibility costs of a Conseil-funded project, not exceeding 50% of the proposed budget; Component 3: up to $2,000 per year for presenters receiving D/deaf and/or disabled audiencesDeadline: NOV 18, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Artists, collectives and arts organizations eligible for a Conseil des arts de Montréal program who self-identify as D/deaf or living with a disability, or whose Conseil-funded project includes such artists or audiences.
- The Focus: Covering accessibility costs so D/deaf and disabled artists can apply to Conseil programs and create, produce or present funded projects on an equal basis.
- The Funding: Up to $500 per application to a Conseil program (plus up to $150 for a final report); project accessibility costs up to 50% of the proposed budget; up to $2,000 per year for presenters.
- Key Requirements: Apply via ORORA in French (listed exceptions); project budget required for Components 2 and 3; maximum three Component 1 applications per year.
Göteborgs Stad
Gothenburg Cultural Scholarships (Göteborgs Stad Kulturstipendier)
Gothenburg, Västra Götaland, Sweden
Award: 20 recipients each receive SEK 50,000.Deadline: NOV 18, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Professional artists and cultural practitioners registered as residents of and artistically active in Gothenburg, with an arts education or at least three years of documented professional experience; not open to current students, holders of a state income guarantee, or recipients of a Gothenburg culture scholarship in the past eight years.
- The Focus: Individual cultural scholarships support professional artistic practice and a diverse cultural life of high artistic quality in Gothenburg, across art and cultural fields.
- The Funding: Twenty recipients each receive SEK 50,000 from Gothenburg's culture committee. Decisions for the application round closing in November are announced in April 2027.
- Key Requirements: Submit an individual application through the city's cultural-support e-service using BankID or Freja+. The linked form previews could not be read, so specific attachment requirements are unverified; no additions are accepted after closing.
Assembly for the Arts
Assembly for the Arts Boost Fund
Cleveland, OH
Award: $1,500 “boost” of flexible funding per selected artistApplications open: October 21, 2026Deadline: NOV 19, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Individual artists aged 18+ who live and work in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, in craft, dance, design, film, interdisciplinary, literary, media, music, theatre and performance, traditional arts or visual art. Not open to curators, organizations, Assembly or CAC staff, board, contractors and their families, or 2024-2025 recipients of the listed partner grants.
- The Focus: Flexible support for artist-led projects and events and for artist needs such as materials, equipment and studio costs.
- The Funding: $1,500 per selected artist; 48 artists per cycle, chosen by random selection rather than by jury.
- Key Requirements: Short Submittable form: Cuyahoga County home address with proof of residency, a 75-100 word statement on how the funds will be used, brief questions on practice, funding history and income, and one link showing your artwork. One application per cycle.
The Puffin Foundation
Puffin Foundation Annual Artist Grant: Film/Video and Theater
Teaneck, NJ· National
Award: Up to $3,500 USD; a typical grant is about half that amount.Deadline: NOV 20, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: US citizens and permanent residents with a Social Security number, current DACA recipients with SSNs, and US-based organizations or applicants with a US fiscal sponsor; organizations with annual budgets of $250,000 or more and projects over $250,000 are ineligible.
- The Focus: Film/video and theater projects (2027 cycle) that educate the public on topical social issues such as climate, health care, social justice and civil rights. Script development and playwriting are not supported.
- The Funding: Up to $3,500; a typical grant is about half that amount. Puffin does not fund travel, food, lodging, conference fees or education-related costs.
- Key Requirements: Online Initial Questionnaire (closes 11/20/26), then a mailed paper request form postmarked by 11/25/26 to get portal access; proposal with project budget (expenses and income), visual samples, and a primary video sample of up to 5 minutes (link only); PDF uploads max 10 MB per file and no documents longer than 10 pages; up to two optional reference letters; SSN required for individual applicants.
Metropolitan Regional Arts Council
MRAC Creative Connections
Twin Cities metro (seven counties), MN
Award: up to $5,000Applications open: October 26, 2026Deadline: NOV 20, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Individuals whose primary residential address is in Minnesota's seven-county Twin Cities metro (Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, or Washington), who are US citizens or permanent residents, have lived there at least six months before the deadline, and will remain for the whole grant period.
- The Focus: Individual-led artistic proposals that create access to the arts for Minnesotans and/or engage Minnesota communities; at least three Minnesotans other than the applicant must participate as beneficiaries.
- The Funding: Up to $5,000.
- Key Requirements: Apply online through MRAC's Submittable. The full Grant Overview and Application Instructions for this round were not yet posted (MRAC posts them one month before the grant opens); check the program page before applying.
Saratoga Arts
Saratoga Arts Arts Education Grant (Fulton, Montgomery & Saratoga Counties, NY)
Saratoga Springs, NY
Award: Arts Education Grants may be offered in the amount of $1,000, $2,500, $5,000, and $7,500.Deadline: NOV 20, 2026
grantDates: January 1, 2027 – December 31, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Nonprofits, government/tribal entities, and individual artists, groups or collectives in Fulton, Montgomery, or Saratoga County; individuals need an eligible partner school for in-school projects, or a fiscal sponsor/community-based partner for community-based projects. Lead applicants must be 18+ and not enrolled full-time in an undergraduate degree program.
- The Focus: Hands-on, sequential arts education projects (minimum 3 sessions) in public Pre-K-12 schools or for closed groups of learners in community-based settings during 2027.
- The Funding: Grant request of $1,000, $2,500, $5,000, or $7,500.
- Key Requirements: Online JotForm application with artistic/administrative personnel list, artist résumés, sample arts education lesson plan(s), proof of residency (individuals not using a fiscal sponsor) or nonprofit documents, fiscal sponsor MOU (if applicable), partner school letter (in-school), and artistic support materials (up to 5 images, or 10 for 3-D work; literary max 10 pages; audio/video max 10 minutes; up to 2 websites; max 3 news articles).
Saratoga Arts
Saratoga Arts Community Arts Grant (Fulton, Montgomery & Saratoga Counties, NY)
Saratoga Springs, NY
Award: Applicants can apply for a grant of $1,000, $2,500, $5,000, or $7,500.Deadline: NOV 20, 2026
grantDates: January 1, 2027 – December 31, 2027
- Who Can Apply: 501(c)(3) nonprofits, government/tribal entities, or individual artists, groups and collectives working with an eligible fiscal sponsor or community-based partner in Fulton, Montgomery, or Saratoga County; lead applicants must be 18+ and not enrolled full-time in a degree program.
- The Focus: Community arts projects in 2027 that are open to the general public, creatively connect community and art, and have a public culminating event.
- The Funding: Grant request of $1,000, $2,500, $5,000, or $7,500.
- Key Requirements: Online JotForm application with a written memo between applicant and participating artists, board of directors list (nonprofits/fiscal sponsors), artistic and administrative personnel list, artist résumés, organization financial statement, fiscal sponsor Memo of Understanding (if applicable), proof of nonprofit status, and artistic support materials (up to 5 images, or 10 for 3-D work; literary max 10 pages; audio/video max 10 minutes; up to 2 websites; max 3 news articles).
Public Interest Promotion Foundation
Silent Film Fund Production Grant (サイレントフィルム基金（作品制作資金助成）)
Organization based in Tokyo· National
Award: Up to JPY 300,000 production funding; one outstanding work receives an additional JPY 100,000 prize.Deadline: NOV 20, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Individuals and groups of any nationality or professional status may apply; applicants or group representatives must be Japan-based and aged 18–35 on 2 September 2026.
- The Focus: Supports original unpublished film, contemporary art and theatre, including photography, sculpture and media art, completed between 1 January and 23 April 2027.
- The Funding: Production grants are up to JPY 300,000, with roughly three awards. One outstanding work receives a separate JPY 100,000 prize; other grants for the same work are prohibited.
- Key Requirements: Use form.run to attach the specified budget/schedule sheet, detailed project proposal with designated cover, and residence certificate issued within six months. Previous work in PDF, image or video is optional; one work per applicant.
Big Car Collaborative
Big Car Collaborative Power Plant Grants
Indianapolis, IN
Award: Five grants of $12,000 each; $60,000 total, awarded annuallyDeadline: NOV 20, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Visual and multidisciplinary artists living in Indiana, aged 21 or older on the application deadline, who are not full-time students; teams, partnerships and unincorporated collectives are eligible if the lead artist lives in Indiana. 501(c)(3) organizations and Big Car employees/board members (and immediate family) are not eligible.
- The Focus: New, risk-taking work with a strong visual component, made accessible to a public (as defined by the artist) through process, production, presentation or publication, and presented in Indiana outside established arts venues and Big Car/CAMi spaces.
- The Funding: Five fixed project grants of $12,000 each ($60,000 total per year), paid in one taxable payment to the lead artist; grant period Jan–Dec 2027.
- Key Requirements: Submittable application with artist demographics and biography (bio up to 600 words), social media links, project summary, timeline and balanced budget, public access and potential venue(s), and work samples: 5–10 images, up to 2 audio and up to 2 video (5–14 samples total); only the first three minutes of time-based samples are considered.
Inuit Art Foundation
Inuit Art Foundation Turaagaq (Vision) Grant
Organization based in Toronto· National
Award: Grants of $10,000 or $15,000Deadline: NOV 20, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Inuit artists or curators aged 18+ living in Canada with citizenship, permanent residence or refugee status, specialised artistic training and the form's minimum 3–5 years of peer recognition. Academic credentials are not required; suited to established practitioners.
- The Focus: Large-scale, developed projects or bodies of work, exhibitions, residencies and skill sharing across disciplines. Proposals with artistic vision, clear outcomes or community engagement take priority over commercial aims.
- The Funding: Grants of C$10,000 or C$15,000 support delivery of a substantial project. New funding is held until final reports for grants from previous program cycles have been received.
- Key Requirements: Email grants@inuitartfoundation.org the signed form, family/community connections (suggested 150–200 words), bio and statement (about 150–500 words each), CV (three pages maximum), proposal (about two pages), dates and revenue/expense budget. Include up to 15 examples with a captions list: audio/video up to 15 minutes each, writing up to five pages; mail or arranged spoken submissions are accepted.
Awakening to the Spirit of Spring (1989) by Inuvialuit artist Elsie Anaginak Klengenberg from Ulukhaktok (Holman), Northwest Territories
Saratoga Arts
Saratoga Arts Individual Artist Grant (Fulton, Montgomery & Saratoga Counties, NY)
Saratoga Springs, NY
Award: Individual Artist Grants are offered in the amount of $1,000, $3,000 or $5,000.Deadline: NOV 20, 2026
grantDates: January 1, 2027 – December 31, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Individual artists residing in Fulton, Montgomery, or Saratoga County, age 18+, any discipline, who have not received an Artist Grant in the previous three cycles and are not enrolled in a full-time degree program.
- The Focus: Funding for individual artists to create new work and engage the community through a public program or public presentation.
- The Funding: Grant request of $1,000, $3,000, or $5,000.
- Key Requirements: Online application with two forms of proof of residency, artist résumé(s), and artistic support materials (up to 5 images / 10 pages literary / 10 minutes audio/video / news articles).
The Velocity Fund
The Velocity Fund
Philadelphia, PA
Award: $5,000 project grantDeadline: NOV 22, 2026
grantApp Fee: $0Duration: One year (February 2027–February 2028)Dates: February 2027–February 2028
- Who Can Apply: Individual artists living in Philadelphia, and artist-run spaces & collectives whose lead applicant lives in Philadelphia. Not eligible: 501(c)(3) nonprofits, for-profit businesses, artists outside Philadelphia, previous-year Velocity Fund grantees, and senior staff at Asian Arts Initiative.
- The Focus: Project grants for visual arts projects that reach a public outcome in Philadelphia between February 2027 and February 2028.
- The Funding: A $5,000 project grant; 80% paid in early February 2027 and 20% after the Midterm Check-In.
- Key Requirements: Lead applicant details, brief biographies of lead applicant and collaborators, audience description, visual arts description, written or video project proposal, project timeline, completed budget form, and 5–10 work samples (video/audio links total no more than 8 minutes).
Kunstraad Groningen
Kunstraad Groningen Impulsregeling (Artistic Development Impulse Grant)
Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
Award: Maximale bijdrage € 2.500 (inclusief btw indien van toepassing)Deadline: NOV 22, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Groningen artists, beginners or advanced, who want to boost their artistic development; not eligible if already receiving multi-year municipal/provincial Groningen support or if the activity already took place.
- The Focus: An artist-development subsidy for activities such as master-apprentice trajectories, coaching, artist-in-residence stays, cross-disciplinary brainstorms, or experimenting with new techniques.
- The Funding: Up to €2,500 covering up to 100% of costs (incl. VAT); annual budget €75,000 split over four rounds.
- Key Requirements: Short activity description (paper or max 3-minute video) explaining the contribution to artistic development, a financial breakdown, an artist CV, and proof of residence/place of business; application in Dutch via the Mijn Kunstraad portal.
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Canada Council for the Arts
Canada Council for the Arts – Creating, Knowing and Sharing: Short-Term Projects
Organization based in Ottawa· National
Award: Up to CAD 100,000; up to CAD 50,000 for applicants with an Emerging Artist profile.Deadline: NOV 25, 2026
grantDuration: Up to 1 year
- Who Can Apply: First Nations, Inuit or Métis professional and emerging artists, arts/cultural workers and cultural carriers (18+, from the land now known as Canada), plus First Nations, Inuit or Métis groups, collectives and organizations
- The Focus: Any combination of Creating (research, creation, production, residencies), Knowing (mentorship, training, knowledge transmission) and Sharing (exhibitions, presentations, publishing) activities lasting up to 12 months
- The Funding: Up to CAD 100,000, or up to CAD 50,000 for applicants with an Emerging Artist profile; can include fees for yourself, Elder honoraria, travel and limited equipment (max 15% of request)
- Key Requirements: Apply in the Canada Council portal by the deadline (max 2 applications per calendar year) with bios of key participants, letters of invitation/agreement as applicable, partner information (max 1 page each), and relevant work samples
Svenska kulturfonden
Svenska kulturfonden Project Grants for Artists (Projektbidrag för konstnärer, privatpersoner och arbetsgrupper)
Organization based in Helsingfors· National
Award: No fixed amount; applicants are recommended to request a sum equivalent to 1–4 months of artistic work plus other project costs.Applications open: November 1, 2026Deadline: NOV 30, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Professional artists may apply individually or as a working group with a connection to Swedish-speaking Finland. Students and groups mostly studying for a first arts degree are excluded.
- The Focus: Support a defined artistic project such as an exhibition, book or theatre production, with a clear beginning and end; the project can last longer than the funded work period.
- The Funding: There is no fixed cap; request about one to four months of artistic work plus project costs. Projects should normally include other funding, with a balanced budget.
- Key Requirements: Apply through the artist-project portal with a project plan, balanced income/expense budget, CV and digital work samples. Groups need a separate account and all members' details; disclose any external generative-AI assistance.
Hull City Council
Hull City Council Grants to Arts - Project Fund
Hull, United Kingdom
Award: Project grants of between £300 and £5,000 per project; total Round 2 fund £210,000.Deadline: NOV 30, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Artists and cultural/community organisations delivering public arts activity in Hull; no applicant-residency restriction is stated
- The Focus: Access, inclusive activity, local talent and high-quality cultural projects
- The Funding: GBP 300–5,000; match funding required, percentage unspecified
- Key Requirements: Online application, activity details, balanced budget, funding history, work examples and references/supporting statements
Région Île-de-France
Île-de-France FoRTE Grant for Young Artists (Fonds Régional pour les Talents Émergents)
Île-de-France, France
Award: The grant can be up to the equivalent of €2,500 per month (paid in two instalments), under an agreement of up to 10 months.Deadline: NOV 30, 2026
grantDuration: 10 mois maximumDates: Projets démarrant à compter de septembre 2027
- Who Can Apply: Artists aged 18–30 with qualifying arts or cultural training, living in Île-de-France for most of the project.
- The Focus: A first professional work in visual arts, cinema/video, music, performing arts or hybrid disciplines.
- The Funding: Up to €2,500 monthly for at most ten months, paid in two instalments.
- Key Requirements: A committed professional partner and a joint artist/structure dossier are mandatory; projects start from September 2027.
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Kunststiftung NRW
Kunststiftung NRW Travel Stipend: Spotlight Poland (Reisestipendium Spotlight Polen)
North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Award: Fixed stipend plus receipt-based expense budget. 4 weeks: individuals €1,700 stipend + up to €3,300 expenses (total up to €5,000); duos €3,400 + up to €6,600 (total up to €10,000). 6 weeks: individuals €2,500 + up to €5,000 (total up to €7,500); duos €5,000 + up to €10,000 (total up to €15,000). Expense claims require receipts after the stay.Deadline: NOV 30, 2026
grantDuration: 28–42 days
- Who Can Apply: Professional artists and curators living in NRW; students are excluded.
- The Focus: Self-organized research and networking in Poland for four or six weeks.
- The Funding: Fixed stipend plus documented expenses: up to €7,500 for individuals or €15,000 for duos.
- Key Requirements: Concept of at most three pages, artistic CV/portfolio, partner Letter of Intent and cost plan; work samples are encouraged.
Black Artists + Designers Guild
Black Artists + Designers Guild Creative Visionary Grant
Award: Two $5,000 awards; each recipient receives $5,000 (paid as two $2,500 installments by ACH).Deadline: NOV 30, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Black-identifying craft artists with 10–25 years of active studio practice; no US citizenship required, but a US-based bank account is required for award disbursement.
- The Focus: Projects celebrating Black diasporic expression in craft disciplines, from research and fabrication through to presentation.
- The Funding: Each of two recipients receives $5,000 through two $2,500 ACH payments. The second payment follows a progress/impact report; the award is taxable income in the US.
- Key Requirements: Apply through the Google Form with a primary craft discipline and project responses. The FAQ calls for ten work images and prohibits composites, but also mentions five thumbnails. Confirm the count; the form and its upload or word limits were unreadable.
Svenska kulturfonden
Svenska kulturfonden Working Grants (Arbetsstipendier)
Organization based in Helsingfors· National
Applications open: November 1, 2026Deadline: NOV 30, 2026
grantDuration: 365–1095 days
- Who Can Apply: Professional artists aged 18–68 whose work connects to Swedish-speaking Finland may apply individually. Degree students, old-age pensioners and residents of Kulturfonden stipend apartments are excluded.
- The Focus: The working grant supports one to three years of full-time artistic practice under a coherent work plan, used during a continuous grant period.
- The Funding: The pages do not state a grant amount. The working grant supports living costs and is paid for three months at a time, with four payments each year.
- Key Requirements: Apply through the working-grant eligibility questions and portal with a work plan, current CV, digital work samples and at least one recommendation, preferably two. No budget is required; check the form for the recommendation deadline.
The Macoupin Art Collective
The Macoupin Art Collective Regional Art Partners 2027 Micro-Grant Program
Staunton, IL
Award: Grants range from $500 to $2,500Deadline: NOV 30, 2026
grantApp Fee: $0Dates: February 1, 2027 – August 31, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Illinois residents aged 21 or older may apply as individuals, alongside grassroots groups and small organizations. The entire project must take place in Macoupin or Montgomery County.
- The Focus: Fund arts projects with a public presentation or community service open to the public in the two counties, with funded activities completed by August 31, 2027.
- The Funding: Awards range from $500 to $2,500 USD, and applications are free. Permanent equipment above $500 and several other expense categories are ineligible.
- Key Requirements: Apply online or download, print and mail the application to The MAC in Staunton. Confirm Illinois residence and the individual age requirement, include the public presentation or service component, and disclose other IAC or RAP requests for the same project.
TOBE MAKI Foundation
TOBE MAKI Foundation Art Activities Grant (芸術活動助成)
Organization based in Osaka· National
Award: JPY 200,000–1,000,000 per projectDeadline: DEC 1, 2026
grantDates: April 2027 – March 2028
- Who Can Apply: Individual artists and small art/culture organizations (about 10 members or fewer; orchestras up to ~30) that organize exhibitions or music performances; organizer/representative must be 40 or younger on April 1, 2027, and events must be held in person in Japan.
- The Focus: Support for organizing in-person exhibitions (fine art, craft, design) and music stage performances (classical, early music, contemporary) in Japan.
- The Funding: Grant of JPY 200,000–1,000,000 per project, covering the deficit between planned income and expenditure.
- Key Requirements: Foundation application form (grant application, basic information, income/expenditure plan), visual materials of the planned event, CV and portfolio, a recent applicant photo, recommendation letter in the foundation format, and supporting documents (residence certificate for individuals; registration for corporations; office proof/activity records for voluntary groups; articles and previous-year accounts for organizations).
Mid-America Arts Alliance
Mid-America Arts Alliance Catalyze
Little Rock, AR
Award: $10,000 practice-based grant per fellow (25 awarded annually), paid as $9,500 in June 2027 and $500 in June 2028Deadline: DEC 1, 2026
grantDuration: One-year grant period (May 2027–May 2028); two-day Catalyze Retreat May 1–2, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Artists of any discipline, 21 or older, who are full-time residents of one of 52 central, eastern and Arkansas Delta counties. They must have lived there at least one year by the deadline and stay through May 2028, have at least three years of creative practice, and be US citizens, permanent residents or hold a valid SSN. Ineligible: current undergraduate or graduate students, prior Catalyze grantees, recipients of $1,000+ from another M-AAA program in FY2027, and M-AAA full-time employees or their immediate family.
- The Focus: Practice-based grant funding, professional development and coaching for artists of all disciplines.
- The Funding: $10,000 per fellow (25 fellows), paid as $9,500 in June 2027 and $500 in June 2028. Also includes a retreat with meals and private lodging, two one-on-one mentoring sessions and two virtual small-group sessions.
- Key Requirements: Online application with an artist biography (100 words max), artist statement (250 words max), resume/CV (3 pages max) and four narrative responses (250 words max each: Creative Practice Evolution, Future of Your Creative Practice, Fund Use, Professional Development). Up to five work samples (1MB max each). A work sample summary: the guidelines say 1,000-word minimum, but the live form caps it at 1,000 words. Two current proofs of Arkansas residency.
Arts Council for Wyoming County
Arts Council for Wyoming County Arts Education Grant (Mentor)
Perry, NY
Award: Minimum grant amount: $1,000; maximum grant amount: $5,000.Deadline: DEC 1, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Teaching artists, arts organizations, nonprofits, and community-based organizations in Wyoming or Allegany counties; individual artists, groups, and unincorporated entities must apply with an eligible public-school partner or a fiscal sponsor/community partner.
- The Focus: Sequential, skills-based arts education projects in Pre-K–12 public schools, after-school settings, or community-based learning for closed groups.
- The Funding: Grant of $1,000–$5,000 per project.
- Key Requirements: Completed online application; budget form; lesson plans, evaluation plan, and participant evaluation forms; artist work samples and resumes/statements; letter of commitment from the partner school (signed by principal) or community partner; proof of residency or not-for-profit status.
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Arts Council for Wyoming County
Arts Council for Wyoming County Individual Artist Grant (Elevate)
Perry, NY
Award: Minimum request: $1,000; maximum request: $3,000.Deadline: DEC 1, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Individual artists 18 or older who are current residents of Wyoming or Allegany counties, NY; full-time degree students are ineligible.
- The Focus: Creation of new work with a required community engagement component and a tangible finished work.
- The Funding: Grant of $1,000–$3,000 per project.
- Key Requirements: Submit the online form, artist statement, artist-journey response and project description (500 words each), community engagement, timeline, budget, one portfolio PDF, residency proof, CV/resume and relevant support letters. New applicants must attend a seminar or meet the coordinator.
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The Aftermath Project
Aftermath Project Post-Conflict Grant
Award: One $25,000 grant to a single winner; four finalists are also named (no compensation guaranteed to finalists).Deadline: DEC 1, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Working photographers anywhere in the world may apply for a post-conflict project. Full-time students and the funder's staff, directors, advisers, current judges and their immediate families are excluded.
- The Focus: Create a body of still photographs exploring how people rebuild lives and civil society after conflict; funding cannot pay for video, audio, exhibitions or book publication.
- The Funding: One photographer receives $25,000 USD, paid 50% at the start, 40% midway and 10% after delivering 12 archival prints. Four finalists receive no guaranteed payment.
- Key Requirements: Send a signed form, proposal of at most two pages with a one-sentence summary, up to 30 JPGs at 1200 pixels/72 dpi and 2 MB each, a caption sheet and a bio of at most two paragraphs through a file-sharing service to the grant email.
New England Foundation for the Arts
NEFA Public Art for Spatial Justice
MA
Award: Grants range from $15,000 to $30,000 for up to a two-year grant period.Deadline: DEC 1, 2026
grantDuration: Up to 24 months from the start of the grant periodDates: March 1, 2027 – February 28, 2029
- Who Can Apply: Massachusetts-based lead applicants: individual artists 18 and older, informal artistic collaborations or artist collectives, or Massachusetts community-based organizations working with artist(s). Individual artists can apply directly without an organisational partner. Projects must take place in Massachusetts.
- The Focus: Public art projects that cultivate expressions or embodiments of spatial justice in public spaces, across all artistic disciplines; priority for BIPOC-led/co-led and community-rooted projects.
- The Funding: Grants of $15,000 to $30,000 for up to a two-year grant period (March 2027 – February 2029), paid 45% / 45% / 10%; taxable income for individuals.
- Key Requirements: Online portal application with applicant, project plan and budget details, plus: project description with workplan and timeline (3,500 characters); project location(s) (2,000 characters) with required location photo(s); lead artist's practice and interest (2,000 characters); relationship to the people and place (2,000 characters); optional additional context (3,500 characters) and optional video up to three minutes.
Arts Council for Wyoming County
Arts Council for Wyoming County Community Arts Grant (Connect)
Perry, NY
Award: Minimum grant amount: $1,000; maximum grant amount: $5,000.Deadline: DEC 1, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Community-based organizations, groups, collectives, or artists in Wyoming or Allegany counties; individual artists and unincorporated groups apply through an eligible fiscal sponsor or community partner.
- The Focus: Public arts and cultural projects such as exhibitions, performances, concerts, festivals, workshops, screenings, and readings.
- The Funding: Grant of $1,000–$5,000 per project.
- Key Requirements: Completed online application; project budget form; proof of NYS Charities Bureau registration for nonprofits (or equivalent eligibility documents); most recent 990 or monthly financial report and board roster; project narrative; video/photo support samples; letter of commitment/agreement if using a Community Partner or Fiscal Sponsor.
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Alaska State Council on the Arts
Alaska State Council on the Arts Master Artist and Apprentice Grant in Traditional Alaska Native Arts
AK
Award: Any amount may be requested, but grants usually do not exceed $2,000. Funds pay the Master Artist's fee, partly offset raw-material costs and cover travel essential to the apprenticeship. The apprentice is not paid. No match is required.Deadline: DEC 1, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: An apprentice and a recognized master artist pairing in a traditional Alaska Native art form; the apprentice works with the master artist to prepare and submit the application.
- The Focus: One-on-one study that preserves and perpetuates traditional Alaska Native art forms, including visual arts, traditional crafts, music, dance, storytelling, song, and functional objects.
- The Funding: Grant funds underwrite the study; the majority are assigned to the Master artist's fee and the apprentice is not paid.
- Key Requirements: Provide the joint application with support materials — artist's name, work title (if applicable), description of materials used, and completion date — plus final grant reporting by the apprentice.
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Bezirksamt Steglitz-Zehlendorf
Berlin Steglitz-Zehlendorf District Cultural Project Grants (Dezentrale Kulturarbeit)
Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Award: Grants from €1,000 (minimum) up to a maximum request of €6,000; 20% of total expenses must be financed from the applicant's own funds.Deadline: DEC 1, 2026
grantDates: 01.04.–15.12.2027
- Who Can Apply: Individual artists of all disciplines, artist collectives, registered associations, and initiatives; for regional-history projects also academics.
- The Focus: Project funding for decentralized cultural work in Berlin's Steglitz-Zehlendorf district.
- The Funding: €1,000–€6,000 grant; 20% of total project costs must be covered by own funds.
- Key Requirements: Online form and PDF uploads: project description and artistic CV, each at most one page, financing plan and venue certificate; associations also supply statutes. Print, date, sign and mail the main form so it reaches the district office by the deadline.
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Arts Grants for Queens
Queens, NY
Award: Queens Community Arts Grant: $1,000 - $7,500 per project; Artists in Queens Grant: $5,000 per artistDeadline: DEC 1, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Queens-based community organizations, groups, collectives, and individual artists living in Queens
- The Focus: Arts and culture projects presented in Queens to enrich and enliven the community
- The Funding: Queens Community Arts Grant: $1,000–$7,500 per project; Artists in Queens Grant: $5,000 per artist
- Key Requirements: Read the full guidelines, complete the Submittable application form, and first-time applicants must attend an information session
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Taide- ja kulttuurivirasto
Finnish Arts and Culture Agency Regional Art Grant (Taiteen alueapuraha, replacing the kohdeapurahat and alueiden apurahat)
Applications open: November 4, 2026Deadline: DEC 2, 2026
grantDuration: 120–180 daysDates: 1 Apr 2027 – 31 Dec 2028
- Who Can Apply: Individuals, working groups and sole traders may apply; professional artists and arts journalists may request four to six months of uninterrupted work. Applicants select one Finnish funding region, including those living abroad.
- The Focus: The regional art grant combines former project and regional support for artistic work and related costs, for use between 1 April 2027 and 31 December 2028.
- The Funding: Grant funding can cover both work and costs within the same application. The official announcement does not state an award amount or a per-month working grant rate.
- Key Requirements: Submit only one application to one region, either personally or as a working group's representative; additional membership in group applications is allowed. The call-specific form, work-sample requirements and attachment limits could not be verified.
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City of Ottawa
City of Ottawa Creation and Production Fund for Artists
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Award: Up to $10,000 for creation projects; up to $15,000 for production projects.Deadline: DEC 2, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Individual emerging, mid-career or established professional artists aged 18+ who live in the city of Ottawa, or Anishinabe Algonquin artists living within 150 km of Ottawa; presenters, producers, collectives and organisations are not eligible.
- The Focus: Creation and production of new work or completion of works in progress in literary, visual, media, interdisciplinary and performing arts.
- The Funding: Up to CA$10,000 for creation projects; up to CA$15,000 for production projects.
- Key Requirements: Eight written questions with word limits (project description max 650 words; six are mandatory), an artistic resume, collaborator bios or CVs if applicable, a project budget on the City's template, and up to 6 support-material samples (total audio/video review time max 7 minutes), submitted via the online portal.
Creative New Zealand
Creative New Zealand International Engagement Fund
Award: Up to $25,000Deadline: DEC 3, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: New Zealand citizen/permanent-resident artists and practitioners; also eligible organisations and international presenters.
- The Focus: International engagement benefiting New Zealand arts and artists.
- The Funding: Up to NZ$25,000; requests above NZ$5,000 need confirmed contributions including artist payment.
- Key Requirements: EOI with details, eligibility declaration and up to 2,000 words; qualifying applicants provide opportunity, budget and strategy information.
Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport
WA Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport Creative Industries Travel and Trade Program
Australia
Award: Up to $5,000 for regional/national opportunities and up to $10,000 for international opportunities.Deadline: DEC 3, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Western Australia–based individual artists and arts workers (Australian citizens or permanent residents), groups and small creative businesses with a professional creative practice and a written invitation to a significant opportunity; excludes CITS multi-year/operationally funded, NPAPF and portfolio organisations.
- The Focus: Travel, accommodation and freight costs for significant regional, national or international career and business opportunities such as festivals, trade fairs, exceptional residencies or exhibition invitations.
- The Funding: Up to $5,000 (regional/national) or up to $10,000 (international), covering up to 80% of activity costs.
- Key Requirements: Apply via the Online Grants portal at least 28 days before your activity start date; five core questions (1500-character limit each), budget with at least 20% income, and mandatory support material: invitation letter (max one page), key personnel confirmations (max 2 pages), CV/bios (max 4 pages), quotes (max 3 pages), and work examples (up to 10 pages of text, 10 images, 6 minutes of audio or 6 minutes of video); files max 5 MB.
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Marin Cultural Association
MCA Arts Across Marin Grants
Marin County, CA
Award: Five grants of $10,000, one in each of Marin County's five supervisorial districts. The request must be exactly $10,000.Deadline: DEC 4, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Marin County-based individual artists, artist collectives, and nonprofit arts and cultural organizations (fiscally sponsored organizations may also apply). You apply in the supervisorial district where your activities will mainly take place.
- The Focus: Community-centered arts and cultural activities that build community, widen access to the arts and primarily benefit residents of one Marin County supervisorial district.
- The Funding: Five $10,000 grants, one per supervisorial district. No match required.
- Key Requirements: Online JotForm with six narrative answers (250 words each), key project leads, a project timeline, a budget in which MCA funds total exactly $10,000, and budget notes (150 words). Nonprofits and fiscally sponsored applicants upload an IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter. No work samples are requested.
The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes
ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes Teaching Artist Grants (Cattaraugus, Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben & Tioga Counties, NY)
NY
Award: Grants from $500 up to $7,500Deadline: DEC 4, 2026
grantDates: January 1 – December 31, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Individual teaching artists, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, or unincorporated groups residing or operating in Cattaraugus, Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, or Tioga County, NY
- The Focus: Sequential K-12 arts education projects in schools, after-school programs, or community centers
- The Funding: Grants from $500 up to $7,500
- Key Requirements: Complete online application including applicant information, school or community organization partner information, a letter of partnership, project and budget information, and artistic work samples
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The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes
ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes Individual Artist Grants (Cattaraugus, Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben & Tioga Counties, NY)
Corning, NY
Award: Applicants can request $500 to $5,000; funds can pay the artist's time plus project costs.Deadline: DEC 4, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Individual artists of all disciplines, 18+, residing in Cattaraugus, Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, or Tioga County, NY; not enrolled in a full-time degree program and not a direct NYSCA applicant for FY2027.
- The Focus: Creation of new artwork in 2027 with public engagement, either in the creation process or through a public program, in the artist's home county.
- The Funding: Requests of $500 to $5,000, which can include paying the artist for their time.
- Key Requirements: Online Submittable application with applicant information, artwork information, budget information (no separate budget form), artistic work samples, and documentation of residency in an eligible county.
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Singapore International Film Festival
The Tan Ean Kiam Foundation-SGIFF Southeast Asian Short Film (SEA-SHORTS) 2026 Grant
Organization based in Singapore· Multi-National
Award: In 2026, the grant support will be awarded to six short films, each with a cash amount of S$10,000.Applications open: November 5, 2026Deadline: DEC 5, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: SEA-SHORTS supports emerging filmmaking voices from Southeast Asia. The announcement does not yet define residence, citizenship or other formal eligibility tests for individual filmmakers.
- The Focus: Develop bold short films across forms and genres that take creative risks and bring distinct Southeast Asian perspectives to the screen through the SGIFF Film Fund.
- The Funding: Six selected short films each receive S$10,000 in cash. The announcement does not state disbursement terms, matching requirements or an application fee.
- Key Requirements: The official grant page displays Open Call Coming Soon, with no application form or document checklist yet available. Work-sample counts, page limits and file-size requirements must be checked when the application instructions are released.
Singapore International Film Festival
The Tan Ean Kiam Foundation-SGIFF Southeast Asian Documentary (SEA-DOC) 2026 Grant
Organization based in Singapore· Global
Award: Three documentaries in the late editing or finishing stage will each receive a cash amount of S$10,000.Applications open: November 5, 2026Deadline: DEC 5, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: The announced SEA-DOC stream is for filmmakers with feature documentaries in late editing or finishing that address Southeast Asian realities. Formal citizenship and residency eligibility has not yet been published.
- The Focus: Finish feature documentaries that reveal underserved voices and overlooked social or political realities across Southeast Asia, with an emphasis on a clear social impact plan.
- The Funding: Three selected feature documentaries each receive S$10,000 in cash for post-production. The announcement does not state payment terms, a match or an application fee.
- Key Requirements: The official page announces the call but displays Open Call Coming Soon. The application form, required documents, work-sample counts, file limits and eligibility rules are not yet published; check the page when the call opens.
Warwick District Council
Warwick District Council Arts Development Grant
Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
Award: Grants are between £500 and £5,000.Deadline: DEC 13, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Individual artists and arts organisations based within Warwick District, Warwickshire, UK, may apply across artistic disciplines. Eligibility covers the whole district, including areas beyond Royal Leamington Spa.
- The Focus: Development projects that expand activity, build resilience or test new ideas through mentoring, collaboration, audience engagement or sustainable working. Address Innovation, Placemaking or Pathfinding.
- The Funding: Grants of £500–£5,000 support the approved development activity. Payments are made in agreed instalments by BACS into a UK bank account, subject to a signed agreement and required monitoring documents.
- Key Requirements: Download the Individual or Organisation application form and email it to arts@warwickdc.gov.uk, addressing at least one strategic theme. Grant terms require at least £5 million in employee/public liability insurance; attachment and sample limits could not be verified.
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Northern Territory Government
Northern Territory Government Arts Projects Grant
Northern Territory, Australia
Award: Up to $30,000 per application.Applications open: November 2, 2026Deadline: DEC 14, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Northern Territory residents aged 18+ who are Australian citizens or permanent residents; groups and eligible arts organisations also qualify
- The Focus: Creating, developing, presenting or promoting NT arts and culture
- The Funding: Up to AUD 30,000; other financial or in-kind support required
- Key Requirements: GrantsNT application, artistic material, personnel confirmations, support letters, budget and quotes, project/marketing plan; risk assessment above AUD 15,000
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National Arts Council (Singapore)
National Arts Council (Singapore) Presentation and Participation Grant
Organization based in Singapore· National
Award: Individuals and non-profits: up to 70% of a realistic budget (publishing projects up to 50%), capped at S$100,000 per applicant per financial year.Deadline: DEC 15, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Individuals who are Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents (priority to self-employed practitioners residing in Singapore), registered organisations, and collectives with a Singaporean/PR majority.
- The Focus: Presentation and participation projects: exhibitions/performances, festivals/conferences, music recording projects, co-creative projects with the public, and publishing.
- The Funding: Up to 70% of a realistic budget for individuals (50% for publishing), capped at S$100,000 per applicant per financial year.
- Key Requirements: Online application via the OurSG Grants Portal with proposal template, budget template and CVs of key parties; full scripts/manuscripts for theatre and literary projects, three demo tracks for music recordings, and work samples for first-time applicants.
Haringey Culture Collective
Haringey Unearthed Grants (London Borough of Culture 2027)
London, United Kingdom· National
Award: Community Grants up to £700; Small Grants £700 to £5,000; Emerging Grants £5,000 to £10,000 (10% match, cash and/or in-kind); Legacy Grants £10,000 to £40,000 (20% match, at least 10% in cash). Maximum £40,000 per applicant across the programme.Applications open: November 16, 2026Deadline: DEC 15, 2026
grantDates: May 2027 – May 2028
- Who Can Apply: Individual artists aged 18 or over, community groups, charities, not-for-profit and social enterprise organisations, and sole traders. You do not need to live or work in Haringey, but the project must be delivered in Haringey or exclusively benefit Haringey residents, and a UK bank account is required on offer.
- The Focus: Creative projects in any art form rooted in Haringey's stories, communities, places and histories for London Borough of Culture 2027. Projects must respond to at least three programme priorities and at least one theme.
- The Funding: Community Grants up to £700, Small Grants £700 to £5,000, Emerging Grants £5,000 to £10,000 (10% match funding) and Legacy Grants £10,000 to £40,000 (20% match funding, at least 10% in cash).
- Key Requirements: One online application per funding round. Small, Emerging and Legacy Grants are two-stage: short first-stage questions by the round deadline, then an invited final submission. Budgets must show fair pay at London Living Wage or above with days or hours and rates, plus contingency of 5% (Community) or 10% (other grants).
National Arts Council (Singapore)
National Arts Council (Singapore) Capability Development Grant
Organization based in Singapore· National
Award: Individuals: up to 70% of actual supportable expenses (up to 90% for self-employed persons), capped at S$20,000 per financial year. Organisations/collectives: up to 70% (non-profit) or 50% (for-profit), capped at S$75,000 per financial year.Deadline: DEC 15, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Individuals who are Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents, preferably residing in Singapore and active in the local arts scene (priority to self-employed arts practitioners); also registered organisations and collectives.
- The Focus: Professional development and training: workshops, master classes, conferences, accredited courses, residencies, competitions with development components, mentorships, attachments and apprenticeships lasting no more than 12 consecutive months.
- The Funding: Up to 70% of supportable expenses for individuals (up to 90% for self-employed persons), capped at S$20,000 per financial year.
- Key Requirements: Online application via the OurSG Grants Portal with proposal details, budget template, CVs of key parties, and write-up/supporting materials for the proposed activity; SEPs submit proof of self-employed status.
National Arts Council (Singapore)
National Arts Council (Singapore) Market and Audience Development Grant
Organization based in Singapore· National
Award: Individuals and non-profits: up to 70% of a realistic budget (travel-related projects: up to 100% of airfare and freight, up to 70% of associated travel costs), capped at S$70,000 per financial year per applicant and 3 travel-related grants per financial year.Deadline: DEC 15, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Individuals who are Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents, preferably residing in Singapore and active in the local arts scene (priority to self-employed arts practitioners); also arts organisations registered in Singapore.
- The Focus: Market and audience development: market research, branding and publicity, audience/sponsor collateral, international touring, participation in international festivals, trade fairs and biennales, and international visit programmes.
- The Funding: Up to 70% of a realistic budget for individuals (up to 100% of airfare and freight for travel projects), capped at S$70,000 per financial year and 3 travel-related grants per year.
- Key Requirements: Online application via the OurSG Grants Portal with proposal template, budget template, CVs of key parties, working samples, and a letter of invite for international activities; SEPs submit proof of self-employed status.
Arts Council of Wales
Arts Council of Wales Create and Engage
Award: Two levels of award: Small up to £10,000 and Large £10,001 - £60,000. In exceptional circumstances, organisations can apply for up to £100,000 by prior agreement with a Relationship Manager.Deadline: DEC 16, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Individual artists and creative freelancers aged over 18 who live in Wales, are not in full-time education and are pursuing an artistic career in Wales (organisations based in Wales or elsewhere in the UK can also apply).
- The Focus: Development, creation and delivery of public-facing arts experiences across creation, presentation, programming/touring and community participation (training is for organisations only).
- The Funding: Awards up to £10,000 (Small) or £10,001 - £60,000 (Large); max 90% of eligible project costs funded, with at least 10% from other sources.
- Key Requirements: A completed online application form with a project budget (template provided) and supporting attachments; projects must be time-limited, take place mainly in Wales, involve at least one partner, and show 10% match funding.
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec
CALQ Arts and Sciences Call with UQAR: Digital Arts (Appel à projets arts et sciences en partenariat avec l'UQAR)
Canada
Award: Up to CAD $50,000 per project, funded equally by CALQ and UQAR.Deadline: DEC 16, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Professional digital artists who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents and have lived in Québec for the past 12 months, with publicly presented work independent of formal training. Prior fulldome experience is unnecessary.
- The Focus: Create a 30–45-minute immersive-dome work with UQAR climate researchers, inspired by marine sediment archives under the theme Le passé est un prologue, with a creation residency and presentation at SAT.
- The Funding: Up to CAD $50,000 for artist pay, research, collaborators, production and eligible travel/stays, funded equally by CALQ and UQAR; SAT provides training, a creation residency, technical/artistic support and presentation.
- Key Requirements: Submit by WeTransfer as instructed in the project form: completed project-description, personal-information and preliminary-budget forms; CV; thematic project outline; short feasibility text on budget and schedule; and relevant past-work images/excerpts. Online applications are unavailable.
Pennsylvania Creative Industries
Pennsylvania Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator (Keystone Creatives)
PA
Award: Growth Grant: up to $4,000 (businesses with annual revenue of $10,000 to $20,000). Impact Grant: up to $17,000 (established businesses with annual revenue of $50,000 to $200,000).Deadline: DEC 31, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Creative entrepreneurs operating a for-profit micro-business in Pennsylvania, including individual visual artists, artisans and makers and businesses in design, media and other creative industries. Growth Grants are for businesses with annual revenue of $10,000 to $20,000; Impact Grants are for established businesses with $50,000 to $200,000.
- The Focus: Grant funding and business support to grow creative businesses, improve long-term sustainability and strengthen Pennsylvania communities. Bridgeway Capital administers the statewide program through Keystone Creatives.
- The Funding: Growth Grants of up to $4,000 and Impact Grants of up to $17,000, with business support services. One grant per applicant per cycle; you may apply for both if you meet the requirements for each.
- Key Requirements: Apply through Keystone Creatives (keystonecreatives.org). The 2026-2027 application guidelines linked from the program page set out the documents required for each grant; read them before applying.
Hong Kong Arts Development Council
Hong Kong Arts Development Council Project Grant
Organization based in Hong Kong· National
Award: Generally up to HK$700,000 per approved Project Grant application, subject to art-form grant ceilings (for example, Visual Arts exhibition reference levels of HK$140,000–280,000 by venue size). HKADC may award less than the amount sought.Deadline: DEC 31, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Individual artists aged 18 or above who hold a Hong Kong identity card and whose stay in Hong Kong is not limited by the Director of Immigration, or non-profit arts projects by organisations registered in Hong Kong (registered society or limited company).
- The Focus: Arts projects in music, dance, drama, Xiqu, visual arts, film and media arts, literary arts, arts administration, criticism and education, taking place in Hong Kong for Hong Kong audiences.
- The Funding: Generally up to HK$700,000 per approved application, subject to art-form grant ceilings; HKADC may award less than requested.
- Key Requirements: Completed Project Grant application form plus supporting documents, submitted by the deadline by email to grants@hkadc.org.hk (supporting documents may be sent via a share link), in person, by post or by courier; one application per application period; organisations must provide proof of registration and evidence the project is non-profit making.
Hong Kong Arts Development Council
Hong Kong Arts Development Council Emerging Artists Development Grant
Organization based in Hong Kong· National
Award: Grant ceiling HK$90,000; in exceptional cases, subject to resources, HKADC may grant more, up to HK$120,000.Deadline: DEC 31, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Hong Kong identity-card holders aged 18+ who graduated from arts and culture courses at local or overseas tertiary institutions (including associate degrees) within the last five school years (2021/22–2025/26 for local graduates) and have never received HKADC or similar government project funding; also Hong Kong-registered organisations where at least half the office-bearers are such emerging artists.
- The Focus: Arts projects in any art form that take place in Hong Kong and help emerging artists gain professional experience and industry exposure.
- The Funding: Grant ceiling HK$90,000; exceptionally up to HK$120,000.
- Key Requirements: Completed Emerging Artists Development Grant application form plus supporting documents, including credentials of the recently completed course (institution, course title, month and year of graduation), submitted by 31 December 2026, 6 pm; one application per period; read the EADG Assessment Guidelines and the relevant art-form Project Grant Assessment Guidelines.
Hong Kong Arts Development Council
Hong Kong Arts Development Council Cultural Exchange Project Grant
Organization based in Hong Kong· National
Award: Trial Version: up to HK$150,000 (transportation, freight, insurance and video production only). General Version: up to HK$500,000 for individuals and organisations (all project expenditure except excluded items); up to HK$800,000 for experienced organisations only. Per diem capped at HK$500 per person per day and HK$25,000 per project.Deadline: DEC 31, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Individual artists holding a Hong Kong identity card and aged 18+, or registered Hong Kong arts organisations.
- The Focus: Cultural exchange projects held outside Hong Kong: performances, exhibitions, festivals, recognised competitions, conferences, residencies/short-term training with public deliverables, publications and screenings.
- The Funding: Trial Version up to HK$150,000 (travel, freight, insurance, video only); General Version up to HK$500,000; organisations up to HK$800,000.
- Key Requirements: Application form by email plus formal invitation from the overseas presenter/host (mandatory), programme details and schedule, applicant and host profiles, budget. Visual arts exhibitions: work samples of at least half the exhibits per artist. Per diem max HK$500/person/day.
Durham Arts Council
Durham Arts Council Emerging Artists Program
Durham, NC
Award: Maximum grant award is $1500, but applications can be for any amount up to that maximum.Deadline: JAN 3, 2027
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- Who Can Apply: Individual artists aged 18+ in any art form who have lived in Chatham, Durham, Granville, Orange or Person County, NC for at least one year before January 3, 2027. Not open to artists currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program, to groups, or to 2025-2026 grant recipients.
- The Focus: One career-pivotal project (promotion or presentation, travel, services, supplies or training) taking place between April 1, 2027 and March 31, 2028.
- The Funding: Up to $1,500; no minimum. The council's priority is to fund the full amount requested.
- Key Requirements: Apply on Submittable using the form for your discipline, with support materials, by 11:00 p.m. on January 3, 2027. The proposal must explain how the project relates to your career development.
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Artists & Mothers
Artists & Mothers Grant
New York City, NY
Award: $25,000 grant to be used for childcare expenses with the provider of the artist's choiceApplications open: October 26, 2026Deadline: JAN 4, 2027
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- Who Can Apply: Open to New York City-based artists who identify as mothers, with a child three years old or younger as of December 31, 2027, who are U.S. citizens or permanent legal residents with at least five years of professional commitment and an exhibition history.
- The Focus: The grant helps artists who identify as mothers sustain a contemporary art practice at a career inflection point by paying for childcare with their chosen provider.
- The Funding: Each awardee receives USD 25,000 for childcare expenses with a provider of their choice; funds are scheduled to reach grantees in August 2027.
- Key Requirements: Apply through the official SlideRoom portal and demonstrate an exhibition history and at least five years of professional commitment. The application itself could not be read, so its document and work-sample checklist remains unverified.
The Virginia A. Groot Foundation
Virginia A. Groot Foundation Grant
Award: $20,000, $30,000, and $60,000Deadline: JAN 9, 2027
grantApp Fee: $7
- Who Can Apply: Ceramic sculptors and sculptors in diverse mediums, emerging to mature, aged 21+ at the deadline. Students in higher education (full- or part-time) are not eligible, and student work is excluded.
- The Focus: Merit-based grants that give sculptors time to develop their own work. The grant cannot fund continued academic training.
- The Funding: Three grants each year: $60,000 (1st), $30,000 (2nd), $20,000 (3rd). They support expenses to live, travel and create. $7 application fee.
- Key Requirements: SlideRoom application with 20 images (up to 5MB, JPG/PNG, no composites), optional video (up to 2, each under 2 minutes), a 250-word artist statement, a 500-word grant purpose statement, CV-style sections, and certification that no AI tools were used.
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Indy Arts Council
Indy Arts Council Project Grants: Art Activities in Public Spaces
Indianapolis, IN
Award: Grant awards will be made from $2,000 to $10,000; applicants may request $2,000 to $10,000.Applications open: January 10, 2027Deadline: JAN 10, 2027
grantDates: April 1, 2027 – March 31, 2028
- Who Can Apply: Individual artists who are 18 or older, residents of Marion County, and able to provide an SSN, ITIN, or A-Number/USCIS Number; nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status or a fiscal sponsor that primarily serve Marion County and are not physically headquartered outside it. Past project grant awardees, schools, universities, booster clubs, friends groups, foundations, and organizations that exist solely for fundraising are ineligible.
- The Focus: Funding for arts activities in public spaces in Marion County, such as parks and libraries; activities should meaningfully connect with a specific audience. Permanent public art installations are not eligible.
- The Funding: Applicants may request $2,000 to $10,000; grant awards are made from $2,000 to $10,000 with no match requirement.
- Key Requirements: Read the application guidelines, optionally attend a call-out meeting, and submit a written, online application by January 10, 2027 at 11:59 pm with a clear plan for arts activities that meaningfully connect with a specific audience.
40 North
40 North Regional Arts Partners Grants
Champaign, IL
Award: $4,500 each to four artistsDeadline: JAN 11, 2027
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- Who Can Apply: Individual artists who live or work in Champaign, Macon or Vermilion County, Illinois, may apply across artistic disciplines. Previous recipients are eligible, although applicants not previously funded receive priority.
- The Focus: The grants support arts projects that engage the public or provide community service. Projects must finish by July 31, 2027 and show artistic quality, local relevance and feasibility.
- The Funding: Four artists receive $4,500 each for their proposed projects. Applications need a balanced budget showing expenses, income, in-kind support and any other funding.
- Key Requirements: Apply through the official Jotform with a full program description, event details, outreach plan and attached balanced budget. Upload up to 10 related-work JPEGs, no larger than 2 MB each, and supply the requested contact and online-profile information.
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Lighton International Artist Exchange Program (LIAEP)
Lighton International Artists Exchange Program (LIAEP) Grant
United States· Global
Award: LIAEP award requests are limited to a maximum of $7,000 US currency per applicant.Applications open: November 1, 2026Deadline: JAN 15, 2027
grantDates: March 2027 - February 2028
- Who Can Apply: Serious, dedicated visual artists and occasional individual performance and dance artists; U.S. citizens traveling abroad or foreign artists traveling to the U.S.; individual applicants only (no student travel or performance groups).
- The Focus: International travel and residencies for artistic exchange between peers, with priority for travel to less Westernized countries and artists who have not yet worked abroad.
- The Funding: Grants up to $7,000 USD per applicant to cover airfare, transportation, meals, artist supplies, residency costs, and living expenses.
- Key Requirements: Online application with contact information, artistic discipline, project proposal including travel information and budget, artist statement, CV or resume, host organization invitation letter, two recommendation letters, at least 8 work samples (file size at least 1 MB), and an image list with title, medium, dimensions, and year.
Adolph & Esther Gottlieb Foundation
Individual Support Grant
Organization based in New York· Global
Award: 20 grants awarded annually; most recent awards were $25,000 eachDeadline: 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
Région Occitanie / Pyrénées-Méditerranée
Occitanie Region Production Grant for Artworks and Artists' Books (Aide à la production)
Occitanie, France
Award: The maximum amount awarded is €8,000.Deadline: JAN 15, 2027
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- Who Can Apply: Professional visual artists, artist collectives and visual-arts Master’s graduates whose diploma is less than three years old, based in Occitanie, France. There is no age limit; students, student associations and artisans are excluded.
- The Focus: Production of one or more new contemporary artworks or a limited-edition artist’s book, from first works to established practice. Monographs, exhibition catalogues and catalogues raisonnés are ineligible.
- The Funding: Up to €8,000 for materials, production services, assistants and transport, paid 70% upfront and the balance on completion. Research and your own pay are excluded; workspace rent is capped at 20% of the project budget.
- Key Requirements: Apply through Mes Aides en Ligne before starting: project summary and illustrated description, budget, bank details and any VAT certificate. Add an artist dossier, CV and category-specific proof of address (under 6 months old), SIRENE registration, recent Master’s diploma or collective statutes and registration.
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Region 2 Arts Council
Region 2 Arts Council Artist Support Grant
MN
Award: Maximum Award: $2,000Deadline: JAN 15, 2027
grantDates: Earliest Start Date: March 5th 2027
- Who Can Apply: Artists and culture bearers 18 or older, at any career stage, residing in Beltrami, Hubbard, Clearwater, Lake of the Woods, or Mahnomen County, Minnesota.
- The Focus: Project-based funding for exhibition, performance, production, materials/equipment, arts education, mentorships, conferences, residencies, or marketing of creative work.
- The Funding: Maximum award of $2,000.
- Key Requirements: Online application including eligibility and demographic questions, an estimated project budget, work samples, an artist statement, and artist resume(s).
Stiftung Kunstfonds
Stiftung Kunstfonds Publication Grant (KUNSTFONDS_Publikation)
Organization based in Bonn· National
Award: Up to €24,000 towards publication costs; at least 10% of total project costs must come from the applicant or other funding.Deadline: JAN 15, 2027
grantDates: 01.04.2027 – 31.03.2029
- Who Can Apply: Freelance visual artists or duos with main residence in Germany; no university enrolment during the project.
- The Focus: Analog or digital publications of the applicants’ own artwork, including German-language content.
- The Funding: Up to €24,000; minimum 10% separate financing of total costs.
- Key Requirements: German online application, residence evidence, CV, project and timeline, images, dossier and balanced financing plan.
Ontario Arts Council
Ontario Arts Council Exhibition Assistance
ON, Canada
Award: minimum $500, maximum $2,000 per grant; up to $2,000 total per program yearApplications open: January 15, 2027Deadline: JAN 15, 2027
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- Who Can Apply: Ontario professional visual, craft and media artists and collectives with a confirmed public exhibition. Individuals must be 18+, have 12 consecutive months' Ontario residency, and be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or pending permanent-residence applicants; full-time students and curators are excluded.
- The Focus: Presentation of existing artwork in a confirmed public exhibition in Ontario, elsewhere in Canada or abroad. Only exhibition costs borne by the artist and not covered by the presenter are eligible.
- The Funding: CAD 500–2,000 per grant, with a CAD 2,000 total cap per program year, for framing, installation, equipment, shipping, venue or booth fees, promotion and insurance; artwork creation costs are excluded.
- Key Requirements: Apply in Nova to a recommender in the zone where you live (specialized recommenders accept artists from any zone) with exhibition details, a budget of eligible costs, a CV, up to 8 images or 8 minutes of video, and written confirmation of the exhibition giving its dates, organiser contact and venue. A recommender may set its own earlier deadline.
City of Hillsboro
City of Hillsboro Mural Program – 2027 Mural Idea Application (Mural Funding)
Hillsboro, OR
Award: City funding support of up to $20,000 per mural project; the total awarded annually depends on the proposals received and could range from $10,000 to $30,000. Submitting an application does not guarantee funding or resources from the City.Deadline: JAN 17, 2027
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- Who Can Apply: Anyone in the community with a mural idea; artists seeking funding or other support for a mural project; and property owners, business owners or community organizations. Mural projects must be within the City of Hillsboro, Oregon.
- The Focus: Annual application to suggest a wall, request a connection to an artist, property owner or wall, or request City funding for a new mural in Hillsboro, with a focus on the Cultural Arts District and historically underserved areas.
- The Funding: Funding support of up to $20,000 per project; total annual mural funding could range from $10,000 to $30,000. No guarantee of funding.
- Key Requirements: Online form: applicant information and a description of the mural idea and the support needed (required); location, property-owner, funding, artist and design details are optional. Applications reviewed in February/March 2027; funded murals are expected to be painted by the end of the calendar year.
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Sun Foundation
Sun Foundation Regional Art Partners Grants
Washburn, IL
Award: up to $1,000, or more if funds allowDeadline: JAN 20, 2027
grantDates: February 1–August 31, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Individual artists, art organizations, non-profit groups, schools, park districts, libraries, social services and nursing homes in Bureau, Marshall, Stark or Woodford counties, Illinois.
- The Focus: Community art programs that support Illinois artists and take place in Bureau, Marshall, Stark or Woodford counties within February 1–August 31, 2027.
- The Funding: Grants up to $1,000, or more if funds allow, for Illinois artist fees, transportation, supplies and technology.
- Key Requirements: Complete the downloadable application and submit it digitally. The project must support Illinois artists, have a public community-service emphasis and fit the eligible counties and activity period; the PDF’s detailed fields could not be verified.
Arts Council Tokyo
Arts Council Tokyo Startup Grant (スタートアップ助成)
Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Award: Up to ¥300,000 for individual applicants, within eligible project costs; the separate organizational limit is ¥1,000,000. Consumption taxes are excluded.Applications open: December 22, 2026Deadline: JAN 21, 2027
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- Who Can Apply: Emerging artists must reside in Tokyo, have public activity in the past three years, and meet limits on their own Tokyo presentations. Tokyo-based arts organizations may also apply; no age limit is imposed.
- The Focus: New public artistic creation projects include performances, concerts, exhibitions, screenings, art projects, international festival participation and collaboration, presented in Tokyo or overseas, including online.
- The Funding: Individuals may request up to ¥300,000 within eligible project expenses; the organizational cap is ¥1,000,000. National and local consumption taxes are excluded.
- Key Requirements: The latest guidance requires a Japanese online application, Tokyo residence proof, evidence of past activity, project plan, participant profiles and the prescribed income/expense budget. International projects need invitation or consent documents and travel/venue details.
Roxbury Arts Group
Delaware County Arts Grant — Community Arts Grants
Delaware County, NY
Award: An applicant can apply for $1,500-$7,500; Community Arts Grants require a 10% match.Applications open: October 17, 2026Deadline: JAN 23, 2027
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- Who Can Apply: Delaware County 501(c)(3) nonprofits may apply directly. Individual artists, groups and collectives (18+, Delaware County address) may apply only through a Delaware County 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor or with a Delaware County Community Partner.
- The Focus: Public, community-based arts and cultural projects in Delaware County: exhibitions, workshops, performances, festivals, screenings or readings that are open and accessible to all.
- The Funding: $1,500 to $7,500 per applicant, with a required 10% match in cash or in-kind.
- Key Requirements: Attend a mandatory information session; online application with budget; links to documentation of previous work or events; proof of Delaware County residency; a signed Letter of Commitment from the Community Partner, or a Letter of Fiscal Sponsorship plus the sponsor's nonprofit documents.
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Delaware County Arts Grant — Creative Learning Grants
Delaware County, NY
Award: An applicant can apply for $1,500-$7,500. The Creative Learning guidelines require at least 10% of the project's funding to come from other sources (cash or in-kind).Applications open: October 17, 2026Deadline: JAN 23, 2027
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- Who Can Apply: Teaching artists based in Delaware County, NY (18+), applying with a partner school or community organisation or through a Delaware County fiscal sponsor. Community Partners and fiscal sponsors may also apply; schools cannot apply directly.
- The Focus: Teaching-artist projects exploring art and the artistic process for learners of any age, in schools, after-school programmes or community settings such as youth groups and seniors' homes.
- The Funding: $1,500 to $7,500 per applicant, with at least 10% of project funding from other sources (cash or in-kind).
- Key Requirements: Attend a mandatory information session; online application with budget; at least three sequential skill-based sessions with stated learning goals, methods, outcomes and evaluation; proof of Delaware County residency; a Letter of Commitment signed by the head of the partner organisation or the school principal.
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Delaware County Arts Grant — Individual Artist Grants
Delaware County, NY
Award: Commissioning support in the amount of $1,500-$5,000.Applications open: October 17, 2026Deadline: JAN 23, 2027
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- Who Can Apply: Individual practicing artists aged 18 or older who live in Delaware County, NY. Proof of residency with name and address, dated within the previous year, is required. No outside fiscal sponsor or partner is needed.
- The Focus: Commissioning support to create a new series or collection of work in a community setting, engaging the community in the presentation or the development of the work.
- The Funding: $1,500 to $5,000; no financial or in-kind match required.
- Key Requirements: Attend a mandatory information session; email the Creative Opportunities Coordinator with project title, goals, expenses and community involvement to obtain a Letter of Commitment; then submit the online application with the signed letter, proof of residency, artist bio and statement, and work samples.
Vermont Arts Council
Vermont Arts Council Artist Development Grants
United States
Award: You may apply for any amount up to $2,000 (maximum grant award $2,000).Applications open: late November 2026Deadline: JAN 24, 2027
grantDates: Sept. 1, 2026 - Aug. 31, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Practicing Vermont artists aged 18+ must have lived in the state for at least one year and completed earlier Council reports; FY26 recipients, nonprofits and college-credit projects are excluded.
- The Focus: Develop creative skills, strengthen an artistic business, experiment with new approaches, or create work tied to a meaningful opportunity through eligible project expenses.
- The Funding: Request up to USD 2,000 for eligible development costs. Funding is due within 60 days of completed grantee paperwork; selection uses a geographically distributed random draw.
- Key Requirements: Use Spectrum Portal; account approval takes 1–2 business days. The reference preview requires practice details, at least three supporting items, activity dates, a budget and cost documentation; check updated materials when reopening.
Landis & Gyr Foundation
Travel Grants - East-Central and Southeast Europe
Award: CHF 5,000 to CHF 30,000Applications open: December 1, 2026Deadline: 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.
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Landis & Gyr Foundation
Artist Grants
Award: CHF 30,000Applications open: December 1, 2026Deadline: 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.
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Staten Island Arts
Staten Island Arts DCLA Premier Grants
Staten Island, NY
Award: Grant Request Range: $750–$5,000Applications open: November 16, 2026Deadline: JAN 31, 2027
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- Who Can Apply: First-time applicants include individual Staten Island resident artists, collaborative groups and Staten Island-based nonprofit cultural organizations. Applicants must never have received a Staten Island Arts project grant.
- The Focus: Project grants support art and cultural programming across disciplines, including visual arts. Every project must include accessible public activity or a public sharing of the work.
- The Funding: Requests range from $750 to $5,000. Artist fees, publicity, direct administration and materials are prioritized; equipment, prizes, food and fundraising are excluded.
- Key Requirements: First-time applicants must attend an information session and apply online. Include a project narrative, realistic budget and current resume, bio or artist statement; visual artists provide up to eight images labeled with title, date, dimensions and medium.
Idaho Commission on the Arts
Idaho Commission on the Arts Traditional Arts Apprenticeships
ID· National
Award: Up to $3,000Deadline: JAN 31, 2027
grantDuration: The length of the apprenticeship must not exceed ten months.
- Who Can Apply: Mentor artists who are practicing artists, at least 18 years old, and United States citizens, legal residents, or refugees; apprentices must live in Idaho.
- The Focus: Supports a mentor-apprentice learning partnership to continue artistic traditions of a shared cultural heritage.
- The Funding: Up to $3,000, disbursed to the mentor artist.
- Key Requirements: Apply online at grants.arts.idaho.gov with applicable work samples; ensure final reports for past Commission grants are submitted and approved, and plan a public presentation or demonstration within a maximum ten-month apprenticeship.
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Perth City of Craft
Visual Artist and Craft Maker Awards – Perth and Kinross
Perth, Scotland, United Kingdom
Award: Fixed bursaries of £500 and £1,000.Deadline: FEB 2, 2027
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- Who Can Apply: Practicing visual artists and craft makers who live or maintain a studio space in Perth and Kinross, Scotland; part-time students may apply, full-time students cannot.
- The Focus: Small grants to develop a visual art or craft practice through training, mentoring, research, residencies, sustainable practice, essential equipment, or new work.
- The Funding: Choose a £500 or £1,000 bursary for creative development; separate Personal Access Costs are available for disability or caring needs, with no match required.
- Key Requirements: Email the application form, artist CV, 6 recent work examples and Equalities Monitoring Form to PerthCraftCity@gmail.com as DOC, PDF or Google Docs. Add host confirmation for a residency or exhibition and relevant part-time study evidence.
City of Edinburgh Council
Visual Artist and Craft Makers Awards (VACMA) Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Award: Two levels of fixed bursaries: £500 and £1,000.Deadline: FEB 2, 2027
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- Who Can Apply: Practising visual artists and craft makers who live or maintain a studio in Edinburgh may apply at any career stage. Full-time students are excluded; part-time students need evidence and activity separate from their studies.
- The Focus: Bursaries support creative and professional development through training, mentoring, research, experimentation, sustainable practices, essential equipment or tailored residencies.
- The Funding: Choose a fixed £500 or £1,000 bursary to fit your activity. Separate Personal Access Costs may support disability or caring needs; no partnership funding is required.
- Key Requirements: Use Edinburgh’s application form with an artist CV, six recent work examples, an image list and Equalities Monitoring Form. Provide a host confirmation letter for a residency or exhibition, and allow eight weeks before starting; confirm delivery instructions with the council.
East Lothian Council
East Lothian Visual Artists and Craft Makers Awards (VACMA)
Haddington, Scotland, United Kingdom
Award: Fixed bursaries of £500 or £1,000Deadline: FEB 2, 2027
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- Who Can Apply: Practising visual artists and craft makers living or maintaining a studio in East Lothian (part-time students may apply; full-time students are not eligible)
- The Focus: Fixed bursaries to support creative and professional development — mentoring, skills development, research, sustainable materials, equipment, residencies and new work
- The Funding: Choose £500 or £1,000 for creative development, with separate Personal Access Costs available for disability or caring needs; matching funding is not required.
- Key Requirements: Email the local application form, artist CV, 6 recent work examples and Equalities Monitoring Form to artsservice@eastlothian.gov.uk. Add host confirmation for an exhibition or residency; projects must start at least 8 weeks after the deadline.
West Dunbartonshire Council
West Dunbartonshire Visual Artists and Craft Makers Awards (VACMA)
Dumbarton, Scotland, United Kingdom
Award: Fixed bursaries of £500 and £1,000.Deadline: FEB 2, 2027
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- Who Can Apply: Visual artists and craft makers at any career stage who live, work or maintain a studio in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland, and demonstrate commitment to developing their practice.
- The Focus: The bursaries support creative and professional development in visual art and craft. Applicants choose the funding level best suited to their proposed activity.
- The Funding: Applicants choose a fixed £500 or £1,000 bursary to support their proposed creative development activity, regardless of career stage.
- Key Requirements: Email the application, Equalities Monitoring Form and 6 supporting images to arts.development@west-dunbarton.gov.uk. Images must total no more than 6MB and use PDF, Word or JPEG format; read the guidance before submitting.
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Ayrshire360
VACMA Ayrshire: Visual Artist & Craft Maker Awards
Kilmarnock, Scotland, United Kingdom
Award: Fixed bursaries of £500 or £1,000Deadline: FEB 2, 2027
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- Who Can Apply: Practising visual artists and craft makers living or maintaining a studio in North, South or East Ayrshire may apply. Part-time students need evidence; full-time students and graphic designers cannot apply. Illustrators need an independent practice beyond client work.
- The Focus: Small bursaries supporting the creative and professional development of visual artists and craft makers, including training, mentoring, research, residencies, equipment and new work.
- The Funding: Fixed bursary of £500 or £1,000; optional Personal Access Costs for disabled applicants and those with caring responsibilities.
- Key Requirements: Email the completed local DOCX application form, artist CV, six recent work examples and Equalities Monitoring Form. Send JPEG images under 2 MB with an image list; add a host confirmation letter for invited exhibitions or residencies and evidence of part-time student eligibility.
Fife Contemporary
Fife Contemporary Visual Artist and Craft Maker Awards (VACMA)
Dunfermline, Scotland, United Kingdom
Award: Fixed bursaries of £500 and £1,000 (applicants select one level).Deadline: FEB 2, 2027
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- Who Can Apply: Practising visual artists and craft makers who live or maintain a studio space in Fife, Scotland. Part-time students may apply with evidence of status; full-time students, non-visual/craft artforms and previous recipients without a submitted End of Project Report are not eligible.
- The Focus: Small bursary to fund creative and professional development activities such as training, mentoring, research, new work, residencies, equipment and sustainable practice.
- The Funding: Choose a fixed £500 or £1,000 bursary for creative development; separate Personal Access Costs may also be requested for disability or caring needs.
- Key Requirements: Email the application and monitoring forms, artist CV and 6 recent work examples to kate.bell@fcac.co.uk. Include host confirmation for an exhibition or residency and evidence of part-time study where relevant; follow the form’s word limits.
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Culture Heritage and Arts Assembly, Argyll and Isles (CHARTS)
Visual Artist and Craft Makers Awards (VACMA) – Argyll and Bute
Lochgilphead, Scotland, United Kingdom
Award: Fixed bursaries of £500 and £1,000 (apply for the level that best suits your circumstances)Deadline: FEB 2, 2027
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- Who Can Apply: Open to practising visual artists and craft makers based in Scotland who live or maintain a studio in Argyll and Bute; part-time students may apply with evidence, full-time students cannot.
- The Focus: Small fixed bursaries for creative and professional development, including mentoring, skills development, new work, research, sustainable materials, equipment and residencies.
- The Funding: Choose a fixed GBP 500 or GBP 1,000 bursary for creative development; no project budget is required. Eligible disability and caring-related Personal Access Costs are considered separately.
- Key Requirements: Email the completed local application form, CV, six recent work examples and Equalities Monitoring Form to CHARTS, using the subject VACMA 2027. Local downloads were unreadable; the shared VACMA guidance confirms this basic checklist.
CreateSA
CreateSA Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Grants – Projects
South Australia, Australia
Award: Up to $25,000 per projectApplications open: December 16, 2026Deadline: FEB 8, 2027
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- Who Can Apply: Professional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, groups and arts organisations, plus non-Aboriginal led organisations supporting their practice with appropriate protocols. Individuals/groups must be Australian citizens or permanent residents living in South Australia at least six months yearly.
- The Focus: Develop, produce and present new work across art forms, including research, exhibitions, touring and performance locally, nationally or internationally; funded activity starts from May 7, 2027.
- The Funding: Up to A$25,000 covers fees, production, materials, travel, living allowances and presentation costs. For employment-related activity, artists employed at least 0.6 FTE by a funded arts/cultural organisation need an employer contribution of at least 30% of total costs; an auspice may charge a budgeted fee.
- Key Requirements: Discuss the proposal with CreateSA, then apply via SmartyGrants: summary (up to 300 words), rationale (up to 1,000 words), bios (up to 300 words) or CVs, timeline, up to five support letters, confirmations, balanced budget, notes and major-cost quotes. Include risk/evaluation responses (300 words each), cultural protocols and captioned samples: individuals up to 10 images and/or two media URLs; groups/organisations 20 images and/or three URLs; writing up to 10 pages; uploads 10 MB total; an ABN or auspice is needed.
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CreateSA Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Grants – Professional Development
South Australia, Australia
Award: Up to $10,000 per applicant per roundApplications open: December 16, 2026Deadline: FEB 8, 2027
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- Who Can Apply: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and arts/cultural workers (individuals) who are Australian citizens or permanent residents living in South Australia at least six months per year; organisations may auspice an individual artist or arts worker.
- The Focus: Professional development and skills training relevant to an arts practice or professional practice as an arts or cultural worker.
- The Funding: Grants of up to $10,000 toward fees, travel, accommodation, living allowance, mentoring, materials and studio/venue/equipment hire.
- Key Requirements: SmartyGrants: 300-word summary; 1000-word rationale; 300-word bios or CVs; timeline; up to five support letters plus confirmations; balanced budget and quotes; artistic samples; risk/evaluation responses up to 300 words each; relevant protocols; ABN or auspice.
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