Grants and Opportunities for Artists and Creators
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Funding should not be the thing that stops the work. Whether you are a visual artist refining your practice, a multidisciplinary creator building a larger body of work, or an independent creative looking for production support, there are real opportunities open right now with deadlines approaching. Below is a curated list of grants, residencies, fellowships, and paid open calls, if you have been waiting for a sign to apply, this is it.
PowerLines Photography Fellowship
Deadline: April 15
Funding: $30,000 stipend
This three month fellowship supports an experienced documentary photographer in developing a project that explores the impact of rising utility costs across communities in the United States. The selected fellow will create a body of work that can evolve into a public facing project such as a book, exhibition, or digital platform, while contributing to a larger archive centered on economic and social realities.
Textile Society of America Research Travel Grant
Deadline: April 15
Funding: $500 to $1,000
This grant supports artists, scholars, and researchers traveling to engage with textile-based work. Funding can be used for museum visits, field research, or cultural study, making it a strong opportunity for those whose practice intersects with material culture and historical exploration.
Hedgebrook Writer-in-Residence Program
Deadline: April 17
Funding: Fully funded residency (housing + meals)
This residency supports women-identified writers with dedicated time and space to focus on developing a body of work. Set in a retreat-style environment, it offers a quiet, immersive setting for storytelling, reflection, and creative growth, while fostering a sense of community among writers.
Rancho Linda Vista Summer Artist Residency
Deadline: April 17
Funding: $1,000 stipend
This one-month residency provides artists with housing and a private studio in a remote desert setting. Designed for emerging artists, it creates the conditions for focused, independent work, encouraging artists to develop new ideas or expand an existing body of work.
2027 Art on Market Street Poster Series RFQ
Deadline: April 17
Funding: $12,000
The San Francisco Arts Commission invites artists to develop a series of public-facing works that will be installed across Market Street. Selected artists will create a cohesive set of images responding to a theme connected to the city, offering both visibility and the opportunity to engage directly with a large, public audience.
Eastside Arts Initiative Grant
Deadline: April 16
Funding: $2,500 to $10,000
This grant supports artists and organizations contributing to creative development and community engagement. It is particularly suited for projects that prioritize access, collaboration, and impact within local communities.
Global Arts Prize
Deadline: April 20
Funding: $60,000
The Global Arts Prize supports artists and creative ventures that push new ideas forward. With a significant award split between selected recipients, the prize recognizes work that reflects innovation, cultural relevance, and a forward-thinking approach to artistic practice.
LACMA Art + Technology Lab Grant
Deadline: April 22
Funding: Up to $50,000
This grant supports artists and collectives developing projects at the intersection of art, science, and emerging technology. Structured as a “safe-to-fail” environment, the program encourages experimentation and prototyping over polished outcomes, giving artists the space to test new ideas and push the boundaries of their practice. Selected participants receive both financial support and access to a network of experts across technology, engineering, and art.
Truckee Public Art Installation RFQ
Deadline: April 24
Funding: Up to $82,000
Artists are invited to design and execute a large scale public artwork for a roundabout in Truckee, California. Selected finalists receive funding to develop concepts, with one artist ultimately awarded a larger budget to complete the full installation in collaboration with the city.
NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants
Deadline: April 24
Funding: Part of $2.5M initiative
These grants provide unrestricted funding to nonprofit organizations working in areas such as youth empowerment, storytelling, and community engagement. Applications are evaluated based on overall impact, making this a strong opportunity for organizations doing consistent, meaningful work in their communities.
CANVAS Amplify Grant
Deadline: April 27
Funding: $25,000 to $75,000
This grant supports nonprofit arts organizations presenting work that explores identity, culture, and community. Projects that foster cross-cultural dialogue or bring underrepresented perspectives to broader audiences are strongly encouraged.
The Democracy Cycle 2026
Deadline: April 28
This multi-year initiative commissions new performance-based works across theater, music, dance, and interdisciplinary practices. Selected artists develop projects centered on themes of democracy, offering space to explore civic engagement through creative expression. Apply here
Creative Experiences Grant
Deadline: April 30
Funding: $2,500 to $5,000
This grant takes a broad view of creative practice, supporting programs across disciplines including visual arts, performance, design, and culturally rooted experiences. It is especially useful for projects that blend creativity with community engagement.
Headlands Center for the Arts Residency
Deadline: May 3
Headlands offers an immersive residency experience that emphasizes experimentation, collaboration, and creative growth within a supportive artistic community.
Experimental Fellowship
Deadline: May 4
This fellowship supports interdisciplinary projects that explore new approaches to design, architecture, and environmental thinking. Selected fellows receive funding, mentorship, and access to a network of collaborators to develop forward-thinking work.
MacDowell Residency
Deadline: May 10
MacDowell offers artists uninterrupted time and space to create within a respected residency program that has supported generations of artists across disciplines.
Adolph and Esther Gottlieb Emergency Grant
Deadline: Rolling
Funding: $5,000 to $15,000
Provides financial assistance to painters, printmakers, and sculptors facing unexpected hardship, helping them sustain their practice during difficult periods.
Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant
Deadline: Rolling
Funding: Up to $50,000
This grant offers substantial financial support to visual artists who are painters, sculptors, and/or artists who work on paper, including printmakers. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis: there are no deadlines. Grants are intended for a one-year period of time and the Foundation will review expenditures relating to an artist’s professional work and personal expenses. Unrestricted grants range up to $50,000 with the size of the grant determined by the individual circumstances of the artist.
Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grants
Deadline: Rolling
Funding: Up to $2,500
Offers quick turnaround funding for artists facing urgent opportunities or unexpected project costs, allowing them to move forward without delay.
If one of these opportunities aligns with your practice, apply.
We will continue sharing funding lists that are clear, relevant, and worth your time. If there are opportunities we should include next, reach out.
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