Anne McKee Artists Fundgrant
Anne McKee Artists Fund Standard Grant
- Who Can Apply: Individual visual, performing and literary artists (emerging or established) who live and/or work in Key West or the Florida Keys at least 6 months per year. Previous winners may reapply every 2 years.
- The Focus: Project-based support for a specific upcoming creative project; awarded on financial need and/or to recognise emerging talent, plus dedication and involvement in the Keys cultural community.
- The Funding: The artist receives a grant of up to $3,000 for project material costs (e.g. paint, canvases, clay, framing, publishing, advertising); 50% is paid at the December award ceremony in Key West and 50% on completion. Travel, classes, venue/equipment rental and primarily commercial projects are not covered.
- Key Requirements: Apply through the online form by 5pm EST on October 26, 2026 with a project proposal (specifics, costs and timeline), a budget, and 1–5 work samples (each under 10MB). Projects must be completed within one year, with a mid-year progress report.
DeadlineMonday, October 26, 2026
AwardThe artist receives a grant of up to $3,000 toward project materials (50% at the December award ceremony, 50% on project completion)
DurationProjects are to be completed within one year of receiving the initial 50% of the grant.
LocationKey West, FL
Open toLocal artists only
ParticipationRemote
Career stagesEmerging, Established
Disciplinesvisual arts, performing arts, literary arts
Application notesApply via the online Zoho form, which closes automatically at 5pm EST on October 26, 2026. Prepare a project proposal with researched costs and timeline before applying; the budget can be any amount but the grant covers only specific materials up to $3,000. Upload 1–5 work samples (files under 10MB; the form accepts jpg, pdf, doc, mov, mp4 or xls; long videos via a YouTube link). Previous grant winners may apply every 2 years. Projects must be completed within one year of the first 50% payment, with a mid-year progress report; unfinished projects forfeit the remaining money and must repay the first payment. Questions: mckeefund@gmail.com.
Contactmckeefund@gmail.com
Anne McKee Artists Fund
Organization based in Key West