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Submit a proposal for a temporary, site-related creative project in LA public spaces to activate underserved neighborhoods through community engagement.
NEAR: individual or collaborative artists propose community-based, participatory residencies (11+ free/low-cost sessions plus public presentation) at non-arts venues; CO-UP: social justice nonprofits partner with teaching artists for similar projects (11 sessions plus public presentation).
Nominations are invited for the Tucson Poet Laureate, a three-year honorary position beginning March 1, 2026.
Outstanding Oregon visual artists are nominated by an anonymous panel of arts professionals for a $50,000 unrestricted award given every five years.
Apply for a renewable undergraduate scholarship of up to $40,000 per year to support college education in Oregon or California.
Organizations apply by invitation to receive grant funding for curating, preparing, and traveling exhibitions of established Oregon visual artists, as well as producing catalogs and documentation materials.
Submit a project form describing a capital or pre-development project in Roseburg for consideration by The Ford Family Foundation's Hometown Fund.
Ali Jackson received a $40,000 grant to produce a modern mini documentary series exploring the artistic journeys of master musicians through interviews and personal interactions conducted in New York City and New Orleans.
Submit proposals for large-scale three-dimensional artworks for exhibition in the 2027/2028 Multicultural County Park Sculpture Exhibition.
Nonprofit arts organizations, nonprofits, and government entities may apply for up to $5,000 to support projects that strengthen operations and expand community engagement, or up to $2,000 to attend the 2026 Grantmakers in the Arts Conference.
Submit artwork across all mediums for an annual juried exhibition with $450,000 in awards.
Nominate an artist or culture bearer who has made significant lifelong contributions to Minnesota and created locally, regionally, or nationally significant art.
Individual artists and culture bearers submit a proposal detailing how they will develop or sustain their creative practice and meaningfully engage with Minnesota audiences, participants, students, and communities during the grant period.
Apply for grants and fellowships supporting craft research, artist development, curatorial work, teaching, and the study of underrepresented craft histories.
Submit proposals for original experimental digital works that use the internet and digital processes both conceptually and practically, at any stage of development from pre-production to post-production.
Organizations and individuals apply for grants to support arts education programs for people of all ages and abilities.
Veterans artists are invited to apply for a 1-4 month studio residency with housing, stipend, and access to facilities and community at Kala Art Institute.
Submit a portfolio of 8-10 images, letter of college acceptance, official high school transcript, artist statement, and two essays to apply for a $5,000 merit-based scholarship for visual arts study.
Regional consortia of local arts agencies must apply to receive grant funding to distribute as Artist Support Grants to individual artists within their area for professional and artistic development, equipment purchase, professional development, travel, and promotional materials.
Organizations providing leadership and services to the arts industry should apply for funding to support newsletters, conferences, workshops, consultations, and resource publications.
Submit pre-existing outdoor sculptures for a two-year temporary public art installation in Downtown Augusta.
Artists worldwide may apply for a 2-8 week residency including private accommodations, studio space, and a weekly stipend.
Individual Bronx-based artists are invited to apply for a commissioning grant to create a new work in a community setting with public engagement.
Submit a brief proposal with work samples for a commissioned piece highlighting the care and compassion of pediatric doctors.
Individual artists, artist collectives, and nonprofit organizations based in the Bronx may apply for grants of $1,000–$5,000 to support community-based arts projects in performing, literary, media, and visual arts.
Grassroots County Partners apply for annual arts funding to support arts programming, subgrants, and up to 50% general operating support in their counties.
Apply to your regional local arts council for a project grant to support artistic and professional development, including creation of new work, equipment, professional development, travel, or promotional materials.