The Queer
Submit a new creative project exploring queer histories, legacies, and futures in design for consideration for a $10,000 grant.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- 6 days left
- Entry fee
- Not listed - check the source
- Award
- $10,000
- Applicants notified
- Oct 31, 2026
About
Overview
The Queer|Art Design Grant is a new initiative supporting projects that explore queer histories, legacies, and futures. The program will award two $10,000 USD grants to emerging queer creatives across the design industry, making it the largest cash grant for LGBTQ+ designers in the country.
Eligibility
US-based designers working across a variety of design disciplines, including graphic design, architecture/landscape architecture, industrial/product design, fashion/textile/wearables, digital design, service design, furniture/home decor, materials research, interior design, and more. Open to emerging LGBTQ+ creatives.
Key dates
- Application deadline: August 14, 2026
- Winners announced: Fall 2026 at Queer|Art's Annual Party
Award
Two $10,000 USD grants to support new creative projects exploring queer histories, legacies, and futures.
- Award
- Two $10,000 USD grants
- Theme
- Projects exploring queer histories, legacies, and futures in design.
- Eligibility
- US-based emerging LGBTQ+ designers working in design disciplines.
- Audience
- Emerging LGBTQ+ designers
Every listing links to the organizer's official page. Always confirm deadlines, fees, and entry rules there before you apply.