Individual Artist Grants
Photo courtesy Victoria Kaufman Artist Equity Grant Recipient
The Artist Equity Grant provides up to $4,000 to individual artists who are Black, Indigenous, People of Color, People with Disabilities, People 65+, Military Veterans, and/or Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual/Agender, Two-Spirit (LGBTQIA2+). This grant is intended to provide funding to amplify these voices through projects and/or professional development.
Application Open: August 4, 2025 | Deadline: September 14, 2025 before 11:59 PM | Earliest Project Start Date: January 1, 2026
The Emergency Relief Fund Grant Program provides $500 or $1000 to individual artists who have had a critical need relating to healthcare, housing, equipment, or legal emergencies since January 1, 2024. This grant is intended to serve our community by addressing the pressing circumstances of artists in need. We can fund at least 36 artists in need with this program.
Application Open: September 29, 2025 | Deadline: November 9, 2025 before 11:59 PM | Emergency Relief Period: January 1, 2024 – Present
Artist Project Grant
This grant provides funding up to $4,000 to any adult artists, in any arts discipline, at any stage of their career. More program information coming soon!
Application Opens: February 2, 2026 | Deadline: March 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. | Earliest Project Start Date: July 1, 2026