Texas: Artadia Awards
The Artadia Awards provide unrestricted financial support and recognition to three visual artists in the Houston area artists with awards of $15,000 or $25,000. Open to visual artists working in any media at any career stage who have lived and worked in Harris County for at least two consecutive years. Artadia's awardee pool is over 50% female and over 40% persons of color. Finalists who are not selected as awardees receive an honorarium for their time and labor. |
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Washington: Artist Trust Fellowship AwardsArtist Trust Fellowships are merit-based awards of $10,000 for practicing professional artists of exceptional talent and ability residing in Washington State. Awards are given to artists of any discipline in recognition of artistic excellence and dedication to their practice. Five additional fellowship awards designate funding for specific communities: Black artists, trans and Indigiqueer artists, Native artists, visual artists, and a general fellowship funded in perpetuity by Greg Kucera and Larry Yocom. Artists who received a Fellowship Award between 2019 and 2026 are not eligible to apply again. |
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New York: A.I.R. Fellowship Program 2027–2028The A.I.R. Fellowship Program supports six emerging women and non-binary artists based in New York City with their first solo exhibition, curatorial support, professional development workshops, mentorship from A.I.R. community members, and a $3,000 stipend over a 12-month fellowship running September through August. Artists who have had a solo exhibition at a permanent gallery, museum, or university in the last 10 years are not eligible. Artist teams and collaborative groups may apply. |
Arkansas: Catalyze Artist Fellowship
The Catalyze Artist Fellowship awards $10,000 practice-based fellowships to artists in 52 Arkansas counties across central, eastern Arkansas and the Arkansas Delta. Funded by the Windgate Foundation and administered by Mid-America Arts Alliance, the program pairs grant funding with professional development and coaching for artists of all disciplines. Applications are open through Dec. 1. Verbal application support is also available by request. |
Kansas: Artist INC — WichitaArtist INC is an eight-week professional development program for artists of all disciplines — painters, musicians, writers, performers, and more — focused on entrepreneurial skills, career strategy, and peer community. Led by trained local artists, the program accepts cohorts of 25 artists through a competitive application process. The Wichita cohort runs April 6 – May 25, 2027. Free to participate. |
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Museums for AmericaThe Institute of Museum and Library Services funds project-based work at museums of all sizes and disciplines — educational programs and exhibits, community partnerships, and collections stewardship. Awards range from $5,000 to $350,000. Applicants must provide a 1:1 non-federal cost match — meaning for every dollar requested, your organization must contribute an equal amount from non-federal sources. Open to qualifying nonprofits and government units operating as museums, including art museums, historic houses, history museums, nature centers, planetariums, science centers, botanical gardens, and zoos. |
Museums Empowered
A special initiative within the Museums for America program, Museums Empowered funds professional development and workforce training projects that generate systemic change within museums — integrating digital technology, conducting evaluation to improve outcomes, and strengthening organizational leadership and management. Awards range from $5,000 to $350,000 and require a 1:1 non-federal cost match. Same eligibility as Museums for America. |
National Leadership Grants for MuseumsIMLS funds projects that address field-wide needs in the museum sector — advancing learning and engagement practices, responding to widespread community needs, and developing new solutions for collections care and conservation. Awards range from $50,000 to $750,000 and require a 1:1 non-federal cost match. Open to qualifying museums and museum service organizations. |
Museum Grants for American Latino History and CultureIMLS supports museums whose primary mission focuses on American Latino life, art, history, or culture — funding projects that strengthen institutional capacity and grow the professional workforce within these institutions. Awards range from $5,000 to $500,000. No cost share required. Open to qualifying nonprofits and government units in all 50 states and U.S. territories. |
$1,200 Grant for Visual ArtistsArtist Grant awards an unrestricted $1,200 grant to one international visual artist three times per year, with a Nov. 15 deadline for the fall cycle. Open to artists working in painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, photography, mixed media, installation, and new or alternative visual art forms. Film, video, music, theater, and dance are not accepted. Past winners are not eligible to reapply. There is a $30 application fee. |
The Hopper PrizeThe Hopper Prize awards $26,000 annually to visual artists worldwide working in any medium — two grants of $4,500 and four grants of $1,000 each fall cycle. Thirty additional artists are shortlisted and archived at hopperprize.org, gaining visibility with an international network of curators, gallerists, collectors, and arts administrators. Open to artists at all career stages from all countries. There is a $40 application fee. |
New York: Queens Arts Fund — Arts Access & New Work GrantsThe Queens Arts Fund offers two grant tracks for Queens-based artists and organizations. The Arts Access Grant ($2,500–$5,000) supports community-based organizations and collectives producing public arts and cultural programs in Queens. The New Work Grant ($2,500–$5,000) supports individual artists and collectives in creating and presenting original new work in Queens. Both tracks are administered by NYFA and funded by the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs. Operating budgets must be under $100,000. Applicants can submit only one application per year across both tracks. |
Target Accelerators Supplier IntakeTarget operates several accelerator tracks for early-stage consumer packaged goods brands. Founders can submit a Supplier Intake Form at any time to get on the radar of the retail buying team — this is the gateway to their Forward Founders and Takeoff programs, which provide intensive retail education alongside potential shelf placement. |
Whole Foods Local Producer Loan ProgramWhole Foods offers up to $100,000 in loan capital to help emerging food and beverage producers scale their operations. Funds are earmarked for capital expenditures like purchasing new equipment or securing agricultural infrastructure. The application process is minimal and remains open on an ongoing basis. |
SCBWI Awards & GrantsThe Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators offers a suite of grants and awards throughout the year for emerging authors, illustrators, and translators working in children's literature — from picture books and early readers to middle grade, young adult, and graphic novels. Programs support both pre-published and published members across multiple career stages. SCBWI membership is required to receive grant notifications, but some programs are open to non-members. |
Pollock-Krasner Foundation GrantThe Pollock-Krasner Foundation welcomes applications year-round from painters, sculptors, and artists who work on paper, including printmakers. Grants of up to $50,000 support a one-year period of work and are evaluated on the quality of the artist's work and demonstrated financial need. Applicants must be actively exhibiting in professional venues such as galleries and museums. |
Kickstarter Culture Fund
Kickstarter has launched a $1 million fund to support independent creators in Art, Photography, Dance, Theater, Film, Fashion, and Music by pledging directly to their Kickstarter campaigns. Selected recipients receive a minimum $1,000 pledge — with amounts varying based on project needs — along with promotional support across Kickstarter's channels. Because Kickstarter operates on an all-or-nothing model, funding is only released if the campaign reaches its goal. To apply, your project must have at least a draft Kickstarter campaign with a main image and description, and must launch by Dec. 31, 2026. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; applicants hear back within six weeks of submission. |
