Top Art Projects Grants 2026

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Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Information

Frame Contemporary Art Finland - Project grants for international art publications

Genre: Art Project Grant
Art field: Digital / Painting / Drawing / Photography / Video / Printmaking / Installation / Performance / Sculpture / Textile Art / Ceramics

Grant

variable

Location

Helsinki
Finland

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Finland
Nationality: Finnish

Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Information

Frame Contemporary Art Finland - Travel Grant

Genre: Art Project Grant
Art field: Digital / Painting / Drawing / Photography / Video / Printmaking / Installation / Performance / Sculpture / Textile Art / Ceramics

Grant

Variable

Location

Helsinki
Finland

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Finland
Nationality: Finnish

Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Information

Rheinfelden - Project Grants

Genre: Art Project Grant
Art field: Digital / Sound / Painting / Drawing / Literature / Photography / Video / Printmaking / Installation / Performance / Sculpture / Textile Art / Ceramics / Music

Grant

variable

Location

Rheinfelden
Switzerland

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Aargau (CH)
Projects in Rheinfelden, CH

Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Information

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Genre: Art Project Grant
Art field: Digital / Painting / Drawing / Photography / Video / Printmaking / Installation / Performance / Sculpture / Textile Art / Ceramics

Grant

variable

Location

Henmnaim
Germany

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Baden-Württemberg (DE)
Artist based in Mannheim, DE

Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Information

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Genre: Art Project Grant
Art field: Digital / Painting / Drawing / Photography / Video / Printmaking / Installation / Performance / Sculpture / Textile Art / Ceramics

Grant

5,000 £

Location

Onnlod
United Kingdom

Eligibility conditions

Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Information

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Genre: Art Project Grant
Art field: Digital / Painting / Drawing / Photography / Video / Printmaking / Installation / Performance / Sculpture / Textile Art / Ceramics

Grant

500 $

Location

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United States of America

Eligibility conditions

Resident of United States of America

Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Information

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Genre: Art Project Grant
Art field: Digital / Painting / Drawing / Photography / Video / Printmaking / Installation / Performance / Sculpture / Textile Art / Ceramics

Grant

8,000 €
Mentoring + Networking

Location

Nlrbei
Germany

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Germany
For projects between an emerging artist and a partner from the health, social, care, or education sector.

Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Information

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Genre: Art Project Grant
Art field: Digital / Painting / Drawing / Literature / Photography / Video / Printmaking / Installation / Performance / Sculpture / Textile Art / Ceramics / Curatorial

Grant

6,000 $

Location

Imami
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Florida (US)
Visual artists, curators and arts writers who reside in Miami-Dade County.

Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Information

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Genre: Art Project Grant
Art field: Performance

Grant

10,000 $

Location

Yorlkbon
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

No students
Resident of New York (US)
For performance art works in New York City, USA by early career artists

Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Information

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Genre: Art Project Grant
Art field: Photography

Grant

3,000 $

Location

Scsyurae
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

Resident of New York (US)
For photographers who live and work within New York State, outside of the New York City region

Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Information

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Genre: Art Project Grant
Art field: Digital / Sound / Painting / Drawing / Photography / Video / Printmaking / Installation / Performance / Sculpture / Textile Art / Ceramics / Curatorial

Grant

300 $

Location

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United States of America

Eligibility conditions

Resident of New York (US)
For projects in the greater Buffalo area

Deadline

Apr 2, 2026

Information

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Genre: Art Project Grant
Art field: Digital / Painting / Drawing / Literature / Photography / Video / Printmaking / Installation / Performance / Sculpture / Textile Art / Ceramics

Grant

up to $50,000

Location

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United States of America

Eligibility conditions

Resident of United States of America

Deadline

Apr 2, 2026

Information

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Genre: Art Project Grant
Art field: Video

Grant

up to $ 50,000

Location

Eribut
Lebanon

Eligibility conditions

For Arab directors and producers living in the Arab region or the diaspora

Deadline

Apr 6, 2026

Information

Zmlipilsnu

Genre: Art Project Grant
Art field: Digital / Sound / Painting / Drawing / Photography / Video / Printmaking / Installation / Performance / Sculpture / Ceramics

Grant

variable

Location

Nliz
Austria

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Oberösterreich (AT)
For artists with a connection to Linz, AT

Deadline

Apr 6, 2026

Information

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Genre: Art Project Grant
Art field: Painting / Drawing

Grant

7,000 $

Location

Oorotnt
Canada

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Canada
All projects must be located in Toronto

Art Grants – Bringing your projects to life

Isn't it every artist's wish to be able to pursue artistic projects free from financial constraints and in a supportive environment? This is what art grants offer. They provide support and funding for artists and organizations to realize their artistic endeavors. Funding criteria, goals, application deadlines, eligible types of art projects, and terms vary according to each art grant. Explore open calls for art project grants on our website and realize your next art project.

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FAQs: Art Grants

You can read answers to the most frequently asked questions about art project grants here.

What is an art grant?

An art grant is money given to individuals or organizations without the need of repayment. There are two main types of art grants: public grants, which come from cities, counties, and states, and private grants, which come from foundations, corporations, and NGOs. Each grant funder has its own specific objectives and missions, which are achieved by funding external projects. Art grants can provide a tremendous amount of support when it comes to realizing artistic projects.

Why should artists apply for art grants?

Applying for arts grants can require some work, but they are a powerful resource for funding a variety of artistic projects. These endeavors can range from exhibitions, performances, and events to the creation of new work, publications, and development opportunities such as residencies and workshops, or even research-based travel.

In addition, applying for a grant will help you to articulate your project by encouraging detailed project planning, and improve your application skills for future opportunities.

How do I choose the right art grant?

As you can see on the Artenda website, there are a multitude of art grants. Choosing the right grant depends on your artistic project. Since the application process can be time-consuming, careful selection is crucial. Make sure you choose art grants that correspond to your project, your practice, your profile, and your current career stage.

Moreover, a targeted approach can increase your chances of success. Well-known grants attract many applicants, so you may want to consider lesser-known and local opportunities which can also be of high quality. Consider applying to fewer grants, but spend more time creating very strong and comprehensive applications.

How do I apply for art grants?

Most open calls for art grants require artists to submit a comprehensive application, including a project description, budget plan, project timeline, project simulations, portfolio, and resume.

Do you need some help with this? Our online course “How to apply for art grants” serves as a step-by-step guide giving you all the tools you need to build a strong application for art grants. In addition, our “How to make a portfolio” course provides key insights on how to present your work in the best possible way.