Eligibility

Visual Artists and Photographers 18 years and older, from all around the world, are eligible to apply. All media and genres are accepted. All applicants retain the right to the work they submit. Apply today at https://innovateartistgrants.org

Number of Participants

Innovate Grant awards (2) $1,800.00 grants each quarter, to one Visual Artist and one Photographer. In addition, (18) honorable mentions (9 in art and 9 in photo), will be featured on our website and join a growing community of vibrant and talented artists.

Deadline

June 18, 2026 04:00 UTC

Selection Results (Announcement Dates)

July 15, 2026 04:00 UTC

Duration

April 13, 2026 - June 19, 2026

Funding

• $1,800.00 stipend (one-time)

Costs

• $35.00 application fee

Disciplines

Animation, Augmented Reality, Ceramics, Conceptual Art, Crafts & Trades, Design, Digital Media, Drawing, Fiber Arts, Glass, Illustration, Installation, Interdiscplinary Arts, Land Art, Makers, Metalsmith, Mixed Reality, Multimedia, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, Textile, Video Art, Visual Arts

Program Description

SPRING 2026 OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS — Innovate Grant is thrilled to introduce our newly increased award amounts of $1,800.00. Innovate Grant supports artists and photographers through quarterly grants. We've simplified the grant process, so that artists and photographers can focus on making their innovative work. The work should speak for itself and our application reflects that. Innovate Grant awards: + 1 x $1,800.00 Grant to a Visual Artist + 1 x $1,800.00 Grant to a Photographer + 18 x Honorable Mentions Explore the work of ALL Past Innovate Grant recipients and read their interviews at https://innovateartistgrants.org Category: Multiple disciplines and genres accepted Deadline: Thursday, June 18, 2026 – Submit by 11:59PM Pacific Standard Time Region: US & International Awards: 2 x $1,800.00 USD Grants // 18 x Honorable Mentions Apply Online Today https://innovateartistgrants.org