Innovate Grant

Overview

Innovate Grant supports artists and photographers through quarterly $1,800.00 grants. Grant cycles are open four times a year (Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall), giving you more opportunities to access financial support for creative development.

Eligibility

Open to applicants 18 years or older from around the world. Applications accepted in two categories: Art (painting, printmaking, drawing, sculpture, film/video, mixed media, installation, new media) or Photography (portrait, conceptual, still life, black and white, documentary, street, composite, collage).

The Awards

• $3,600.00 in cash prizes per quarter
• 1 x $1,800.00 grant for Artist
• 1 x $1,800.00 grant for Photographer
• 18 x Honorable Mentions
• Winners receive feature profiles, interview pages, and social media promotion on Instagram (73,000+ followers)

Application Requirements

The grant application is straightforward. All that is required is your name, email, grant category selection (Art or Photography), and images of your work.

Application Process

The organization believes your work should speak for itself. No artist statements, proposals, or letters of recommendation are required—allowing you to spend your valuable time making new work rather than on time-consuming application requirements.