Do I have to pay back an art grant?

No. Grants are non-repayable awards. Some funders ask for a final report or documentation of how the funds were used, and project grants usually expect you to complete the proposed work, but the money itself is not a loan.

Who is eligible for artist grants?

It depends on the funder. Foundation grants are often open internationally, while government and council funding is usually limited to citizens or residents of that country or region. Arthead marks each grant's eligibility so you can filter to what you can actually apply for.

What do I need to prepare for a grant application?

Most applications ask for a project description or artist statement, a budget, a CV, and work samples. Strong applications match the funder's stated priorities closely. Reading the guidelines on the funder's own site, linked from every Arthead listing, is the single highest-value step.

How often are new grants added to this page?

New funding opportunities are added throughout the week as they are announced and verified, and expired deadlines are retired automatically. The Arthead newsletter also delivers a curated selection on the 1st and 15th of each month.

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·Seattle, Washington, United States·Entry fee $10

2026 Betty Bowen Award

Unrestricted cash prize of $20,000 to the winner, plus a selection of works shown at the Seattle Art Museum. Up to two Special Recognition Awards of $4,000 and three Special Commendation Awards of $2,500 are often granted at the committee's discretion.

The Betty Bowen Award, administered by the Seattle Art Museum, honors a Northwest artist for original, exceptional, and compelling work. It is open to visual artists in all media working in Washington, Oregon, or Idaho, with a $10 application fee. The winner receives an unrestricted cash prize of $20,000 and a presentation of works at the museum.

·Toronto, ON, Canada·Free entry

Toronto Arts Council - Visual/Media Arts Projects: Presentation 2026

Up to 15,000 CAD project grant (plus up to 5,000 CAD accessibility grant where applicable)

The Toronto Arts Council's Visual/Media Arts Projects: Presentation program funds professional non-profit Toronto organizations, collectives, curators or programmers to deliver one-time or time-limited projects involving the exhibition or distribution of contemporary visual or media arts in Toronto. The maximum grant is 15,000 CAD, with projects from the August 4 deadline required to commence after November 1, 2026. Proposed projects must have a secured Toronto venue (or be produced in Toronto and shared online) and a focused audience development plan. Projects involving Deaf artists and artists with disabilities may apply for an additional accessibility grant of up to 5,000 CAD.

·New York, United States of America·Free entry

Spiritual Pedagogies Fellowship, Dia Chelsea, 2026-27

$3,000 stipend, disbursed in two payments of $1,500 in January and June 2027; individualized mentorship from Dia artists, educators, and staff; opportunity to apply for the Fieldwork research program.

The 2026-27 Spiritual Pedagogies Fellowship at Dia Art Foundation invites early-career artists, educators, and cultural producers to question the evolving relationship between artistic practice, pedagogy, and spirituality. Running October 2026 through June 2027 and based in New York, fellows undertake process-driven research and dialogue alongside an artist mentor, with direct engagement with Dia's collection, sites, and learning programs. Participants receive a $3,000 stipend, individualized mentorship from Dia artists and staff, and the opportunity to apply for Dia's Fieldwork research program.

International·United Kingdom and 35 partner countries, International·Free entry

British Council: Connections Through Culture Grants 2026

Grants ranging from GBP 5,000 to GBP 15,000 per country partnership

Connections Through Culture supports creative collaborations between UK-based partners and partners in 35 eligible countries across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Grants range from GBP 5,000 to GBP 15,000 depending on the country partnership. Eligible applicants include artists, producers, managers, organisations, festivals, and creative hubs working across disciplines such as visual arts, architecture, design, fashion, film, literature, music, theatre, and dance. Each partnership must involve at least one UK-based partner and at least one partner in an eligible participating country. Applications are submitted through the Good Grants platform.

International·Japan / Europe, Japan·Free entry

EU-Japan Mobility Support 2026 – Travel Grant for Artistic Exchange

Financial support from JPY 50,000 to JPY 150,000 covering travel expenses and project mobility costs for artistic exchange between Japan and Europe.

The EU-Japan Fest Japan Committee offers travel grants to artists, curators, designers, cultural organizers, and researchers involved in Japan-Europe cultural exchange projects. Grants range from JPY 50,000 to JPY 150,000, covering travel expenses for project mobility, research visits, or attendance at cultural events. Applicants connected to European Capital of Culture programmes are especially encouraged. Applications must be submitted at least six weeks before planned travel. Both emerging and established practitioners at any career stage are eligible.

EU-Japan Fest Japan Committee

International·Los Angeles, United States of America·Entry fee $10

NEW WORK 2027: We Come in Pieces

$1,500 commission

Prospect Art invites visual artists worldwide to apply for the 2027 NEW WORK commission. Artists respond to the curatorial theme We Come in Pieces by creating new conceptually driven work that explores alienness as a method for shifting perspective beyond human-centered narratives. One selected artist receives a $1,500 commission to produce the work. Proposals are welcome from artists working across moving image, installation, sculpture, photography, performance, sound, digital media, social practice, and interdisciplinary forms.

International·n.a., United States of America·Free entry

GFX Challenge Grant Program 2026

5 Global Grant Awards of US $10,000 each; 10 Regional Grant Awards of US $5,000 each; all recipients also receive complimentary use of a GFX camera body, two GF lenses, and mentoring.

Fujifilm's annual GFX Challenge Grant Program funds photography and video projects created with the GFX System. It awards 5 Global grants of US $10,000 each and 10 Regional grants of US $5,000 each, plus complimentary use of a GFX camera body and two GF lenses and one-on-one mentoring. Open to both amateur and professional photographers and videographers who reside in eligible countries. Free to enter, no purchase necessary. Applications run June 16 to August 17, 2026.

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Domestic·Washington, D.C. (national program), United States·Free entry

James Renwick Alliance Chrysalis Award for Emerging Ceramics Artists

$5,000 unrestricted award; one-year JRACraft membership; opportunity to present work at a JRACraft event

The James Renwick Alliance for Craft annually presents the Chrysalis Award to recognize and support an emerging artist working in ceramics. The 2026 award carries a $5,000 unrestricted prize, a one-year JRACraft membership, and an invitation to present work at a JRACraft event. Applicants must be US-based artists who have completed their training within the past five years, whether through a four-year degree, residencies, workshops, or apprenticeships. Eligible candidates submit five images of work completed within the past three years along with application questions, evaluated on criteria including maker skill, material use, design refinement, originality, and cultural significance. The application is free of charge. Artists who have been curated into major museum exhibitions such as the Renwick Gallery outside of open calls are not eligible.

James Renwick Alliance for Craft

·Paris, France (Francophonie member states), France·Free entry

Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie - Supporting Artist Mobility

Up to EUR 5,000 per artist mobility project; up to EUR 2,500 for circulation of cultural goods

The Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF) has launched its 2026 call for projects to support the mobility of artists and the circulation of cultural goods. The programme facilitates travel for professional meetings, tours and international cooperation projects, with supported activities taking place during 2026. The total indicative budget for the call is EUR 100,000. Grants for artist mobility may not exceed EUR 5,000 per project, while support for the circulation of cultural goods is capped at EUR 2,500 per project. The call is aimed at artists and cultural professionals connected to the member and observer states of the Francophonie. Applications are accepted until August 31, 2026 and are free to submit; a detailed application guide is available on the OIF website.

Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie

International·New York, NY (foundation based; grant open internationally), United States·Free entry

Liu Shiming Artist Grants 2026

USD 5,000 grant per recipient (USD 3,000 by Jan 15 2027, USD 2,000 on completion)

The Liu Shiming Art Foundation, based in New York, supports early-career visual artists through its annual Artist Grants. The 2026 program invites artists to propose current or new projects exploring the relationship between traditional, cultural, or historical influences and contemporary artistic practice. Each selected artist receives a USD 5,000 grant, disbursed as USD 3,000 by January 15, 2027 and USD 2,000 upon project completion. Applicants must have received a degree in studio arts between 2016 and 2024, or had their debut gallery or juried exhibition between 2016 and 2026. Artists of any nationality may apply, but all application and supporting materials must be submitted in English. Successful applicants are notified by December 2, 2026.

Liu Shiming Art Foundation

·Montevideo, Uruguay·Free entry

Fundación Ama Amoedo Grants

Ten grants of USD 10,000 each, across four categories (Artists, Art and Social Engagement, Organizations, Publications).

The fourth edition of the Fundación Ama Amoedo Grants awards ten grants of USD 10,000 each across four categories (Artists, Art and Social Engagement, Organizations, Publications). It supports artists, collectives, art professionals, and nonprofit organizations with a significant connection to Latin America. Applications are submitted online through an open call.

International·Berlin, Germany·Free entry

Martin Roth-Initiative: Relocation Stays for Artists and Cultural Practitioners

Monthly scholarship, plus language courses, training, and project guidance from the Martin Roth-Initiative.

The Martin Roth-Initiative supports at-risk artists and cultural practitioners by enabling their temporary relocation to Germany. Applications are submitted jointly by the artists and a host organization in Germany. Selected participants receive a monthly scholarship along with language courses, training, and project guidance. The application window for temporary relocation to Germany runs from July 6 to September 11, 2026.

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✦ ABOUT ART GRANTS

Grants and funding, answered.

Art grants are funds you don't pay back: project grants that finance a specific body of work, unrestricted awards that support your practice, emergency funds, and research or travel funding. Amounts range from a few hundred dollars to major awards above $50,000.

This page lists grant opportunities currently open to applications, checked by hand and updated as new funding is announced. Each listing states the award amount where published, the eligibility requirements, the deadline, and links directly to the funder's official guidelines.

Do I have to pay back an art grant?: No. Grants are non-repayable awards. Some funders ask for a final report or documentation of how the funds were used, and project grants usually expect you to complete the proposed work, but the money itself is not a loan.
Who is eligible for artist grants?: It depends on the funder. Foundation grants are often open internationally, while government and council funding is usually limited to citizens or residents of that country or region. Arthead marks each grant's eligibility so you can filter to what you can actually apply for.
What do I need to prepare for a grant application?: Most applications ask for a project description or artist statement, a budget, a CV, and work samples. Strong applications match the funder's stated priorities closely. Reading the guidelines on the funder's own site, linked from every Arthead listing, is the single highest-value step.
How often are new grants added to this page?: New funding opportunities are added throughout the week as they are announced and verified, and expired deadlines are retired automatically. The Arthead newsletter also delivers a curated selection on the 1st and 15th of each month.