New York: Media Arts Assistance Fund for Artists 2025The Media Arts Assistance Fund for Artists program supports New York State artists in completing or publicly presenting new works in sound and moving image art. Artists may apply for up to $7,500 for projects in their final stages or for recently completed works ready for public engagement. Women, gender non-conforming people, and people of color are encouraged to apply. |
New York: Artadia AwardsThe Artadia Awards provide financial support, exposures and recognition to artists with unrestricted awards of $15,000 or $25,000 provided to four artists in a different program city each month. This month, artists in New York City are invited to apply. Applications are open March 1 – April 1. |
SCBWI Work-In-Progress Award
The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) Work-In-Progress (WIP) Award supports children's book writers and illustrators in completing a specific project not yet under contract. Awards are given in categories including Picture Book Text, Chapter Books/Early Readers, Middle Grade, Young Adult Fiction, Nonfiction, and Underrepresented Fiction or Nonfiction. Applicants must be current SCBWI members at the time of submission and award announcement.
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SCBWI Karen Cushman Late Bloomer Award
The Karen Cushman Late Bloomer Award supports unpublished children’s book authors and author-illustrators over the age of 50. The award grants $500 and free tuition to any Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) conference worldwide. Applicants must be current SCBWI members and may not have been traditionally published or under contract in the children’s book field. |
New Mexico: Business of Art Workshop Series
Join Artist INC for a hands-on program designed to help artists of all disciplines build a thriving arts-based business. Led by experienced working artists, this eight-session series will cover topics like planning, budgeting, and marketing. The program will be held from May 3 – June 28 at the National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque, NM. |
Augusta Savage GrantThe National Sculpture Society awards the $2,500 Augusta Savage Grant annually to an emerging sculptor who self-identifies as Black or African American. A diverse jury of sculptors and curators will select one winner, with a preference for works inspired by nature. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or residents with a Social Security number. |
ArtPrize 2025 Pitch NightArtPrize’s Pitch Night helps out-of-state artists bring ambitious projects to the annual event. Five finalists in each host city will pitch their ideas to a panel of local art experts, with winners receiving a $10,000 grant and a guaranteed ArtPrize venue spot. In 2025, Pitch Night will take place in Indianapolis, IN; Louisville, KY; New York City, NY; Phoenix, AZ; and Norman, OK. |
Colorado: Creative Funding and More at Founded in FoCoFounded in FoCo is a conference celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit of Fort Collins and Northern Colorado. The event brings together startups, nonprofits, solopreneurs, creatives, and local leaders for 80+ speakers and sessions. This year’s lineup includes the FoCo Creatives Funding Panel with DreamSpring Community Engagement Officer Meghan Rauker on March 13. Conference held March 10 – 13 at the Fort Collins Senior Center. Paid admission includes free and sliding-scale options. |
Center for Craft Teaching Artist Cohort
Thirty mid-career craft artists who teach will receive $10,000 grants and participate in a six-month cohort focused on artistic and teaching career development. The program includes mentorship, peer learning, and community impact. |
NEA Grants for Arts Projects
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) offers Grants for Arts Projects (GAP) to support arts organizations in public engagement, arts education, and promoting the health and well-being of communities. Funding is available in disciplines like dance, music, visual arts, theater, and more. |
New York: WFF Housing Stability Grant for ArtistsJoin the Woodman Family Foundation for an info session on the Housing Stability Grant for Artists. Learn about eligibility and how to apply for grants of $30,000, distributed over three years, to support New York City-based visual artists in securing stable housing. Free virtual info session will be held on March 11 from 3 – 4 p.m. ET.. |
Anonymous Was A Woman Environmental Art Grants Info SessionJoin the New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) Grants team for a virtual info session on the Anonymous Was A Woman Environmental Art Grants (AWAW EAG), which provide up to $20,000 for environmental art projects led by women-identifying artists in the U.S. and U.S. Territories. This session will cover program details, eligibility, application tips, and include a live Q&A. Free online info session will be held on March 12 from 2 – 3 p.m. ET. |
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NEA Creative Writing Fellowships
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Literature Fellowships program offers grants in prose (fiction and creative nonfiction) and poetry to published writers, supporting their time for writing, research, travel, and career advancement. |
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Valuing the Invaluable: Pricing Your Artwork
Join New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) for a free online session designed for visual artists looking to develop a profit-focused pricing strategy. Learn key strategies for pricing your artwork, increasing sales, and creating a sustainable art business. Free virtual session will be held on March 13 from 12 – 1:30 p.m. ET. |
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Maker MasterMind: The Business of Visual Art with Brooke Einbender
Join DreamSpring’s Maker MasterMind series for a conversation with creative small business owner Brooke Einbender. She’ll share her journey into creative entrepreneurship, securing commissions and brand collaborations, and turning her vision into a thriving business. Join the free virtual session on Thursday, March 20, at 11 a.m. MST. |
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NEA Research AwardsThe National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) offers two research funding opportunities: Research Grants in the Arts ($20,000 – $100,000) and NEA Research Labs ($100,000 – $300,000). Research Grants support studies on the arts' value and impact, while Research Labs funds transdisciplinary research teams in social and behavioral sciences. Eligible applicants include U.S. nonprofits, government units, and higher education institutions, with a 1:1 cost-share/match requirement. |
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Spreading Love Through the Media Request for Proposals
The Greater Good Science Center (GGSC) at the University of California, Berkeley, is seeking proposals for nonfiction content that explores the theme of love in its many forms. Grants ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 will be awarded to journalists and media producers creating articles, videos, podcasts, social media content, and more. The GGSC defines love as a deep, unselfish commitment to another's well-being. Grantees will also receive expert guidance from scientists and participate in online cohort meetings and in-person convenings. |
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Publishing Grants for First-Time Authors
The Decorative Arts Trust has launched a new publishing grant program to support first-time authors of book-length publications on American decorative arts and material culture. Grants up to $5,000 are available for authors working on their first book based on completed scholarly research, such as a dissertation or thesis. |
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Franklin Furnace FUND for Performance Art
The Decorative Arts Trust has launched a new publishing grant program to support first-time authors of book-length publications on American decorative arts and material culture. Grants up to $5,000 are available for authors working on their first book based on completed scholarly research, such as a dissertation or thesis.
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PAC NYC The Democracy Cycle
The Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC) and Galvan Initiatives have launched The Democracy Cycle, a commissioning program to support new works exploring the themes of democracy. Artists in theater, dance, music, opera, and multi-disciplinary performance are invited to submit proposals. Each awarded project will receive $60,000 in support, including a $30,000 commission and an additional $30,000 for development (research, readings, workshops, etc.).
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