Puffin Foundation: Environmental Artistic Activism Grant Program

Summary

The Puffin Foundation's Environmental Artistic Activism Grant Program supports artists addressing environmental issues through diverse artistic genres such as film, music, and theater. Grants, typically around $1,750, fund projects that prioritize sustainability and innovative solutions to the climate crisis. Eligible applicants include U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and current DACA recipients. The foundation emphasizes projects that avoid contributing to environmental harm while fostering artistic expression and community engagement.

Environmental Artistic Activism Grant Program

The Puffin Foundation is interested in art that educates the public on topical issues, including climate catastrophe, health care, social justice, civil rights, and other contemporary issues. Special consideration is given to communities that are under-served by the arts. Both new and emerging artists, as well as established artists demonstrating fiscal need, are encouraged to apply. The Foundation prioritizes projects taking place in the US. This category is for projects focusing on pressing environmental issues and the climate crisis in any artistic genre or discipline that Puffin funds. Projects that are solution-focused (not simply raising awareness) are prioritized. Project methodology and materials should also take into account environmental concerns.

Eligibility

• Each applicant is limited to one proposal in any given year.
• If your project is funded, you are asked to 'skip' the next year, and wait until the following year before applying again.

Ineligibility

The Puffin Foundation does not fund projects, individuals, or entities who advocate violence; partisan activities; individuals or entities who engage in or support terrorist activity as defined by US law. The Foundation does not have the resources to offer financial assistance for scholarships or for any projects or expenses related to education or professional development.