Let's Fall into Some Funding! New Grant Opportunities for The Season
This week, in honor of the weather finally starting to cool, we’re welcoming Fall with grants and fellowships that look ahead to 2027! Each one of these opportunities aims to offer both financial and community support for applicants who are passionate about their craft and committed to growth and giving back. With deadlines ranging from October to December, these applications are a great way to end the year on a high note, and usher in the next with purpose and intentionality!
Printed Matter Publisher Work Grant
Printed Matter has opened submissions for their third annual work grant program, which offers funding to independent publishers, specifically those with a history of involvement with artist books! Three publishers will be chosen to receive $10,000 to help them sustain their business practices and ensure the continuation of art book publication. The award is unrestricted, and is open to both domestic and international applicants. Winners will also be featured in Printed Matter’s LA Book Fair!
Deadline: October 4
Link to apply: https://printedmatterinc.submittable.com/submit/357163/printed-matter-publisher-work-grant-2026
Goethe Institute Visual Arts Project Fund
Starting on October 1, the Goethe Institute will be seeking artists interested in engaging in work that crosses borders, both national and continental. This unique opportunity encourages artists to work collaboratively with international creatives, specifically those based out of Germany, to experiment in interdisciplinary research and methods of making. The goal of this grant is to widen perspectives, deepen connections, and bridge gaps of both a geographical and cultural nature.
Deadline: October 22
Link to apply: https://www.goethe.de/en/kul/foe/prj.html
The Center for Arts & Advocacy Fellowship
The Center for Arts & Advocacy has opened its call for the 9th annual fellowship! This opportunity is intended to offer support and mentorship to artists working in and around the sphere of social justice, particularly those seeking to bring change to the criminal,
legal, and immigration systems. Open to U.S. based artists of any background, the award provides material resources and a strong, diverse community to seven fellows each year, and works to foster a safe and inclusive space for exploration and education.
Deadline: October 25
Link to apply: https://centerforartandadvocacy.submittable.com/submit
Howard Foundation Fellowship
The Howard Foundation, based out of Brown University, has opened their call for fellowships! This opportunity is geared towards mid-career individuals with established roots in their fields, but who are still working to enter a leadership position. It is designed to provide time and space for fellows to engage deeply with their artistic and intellectual development, especially for those who may not be eligible for a paid sabbatical leave from their current jobs or prior professional engagemen
ts. Applications should demonstrate not just passion, but an active and excited air of dedication to whatever your craft may be - the fellowship is open to any creative field!
Deadline: November 1
Link to apply: https://howardfoundation.smapply.org/
Flushing Town Hall Grants
Flushing Town Hall has officially opened their call for 2027 grant applications! The Artist in Queens Grant is open to individual artists who live in Queens, with the intention of providing support to creatives dedicated to enriching the cultural
climate of their neighborhood and community! Applications include a project proposal that outlines how their idea will benefit their community, for which the winner will receive $5,000 to bring to fruition.
Deadline: December 1
Link to apply: https://flushingtownhall.submittable.com/submit
Now is the perfect time to start putting together your 2027 wishlists, and any one of these opportunities could be just what you’ve been looking for. If any of them struck a chord, don’t hesitate to submit your application! And make sure to tune in next week to discover more unique programs designed to being new experiences to your front door!
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