Eligibility

Visual Artists and Photographers 18 years and older, from all around the world, are eligible to apply.

Number of Participants

Innovate Grant awards (2) $1,800.00 grants each quarter, to one Visual Artist and one Photographer. In addition, (12) honorable mentions (6 in art and 6 in photo), will be featured on our website and join a growing community of vibrant and talented artists.

Deadline

September 10, 2025 04:00 UTC

Selection Results (Announcement Dates)

October 01, 2025 04:00 UTC

Duration

July 21, 2025 - September 10, 2025

Funding

• $1,800.00 stipend (one-time)

Costs

• $35.00 application fee

Disciplines

Animation, Blacksmith, Book Arts, Ceramics, Collective, Conceptual Art, Crafts & Trades, Design, Digital Media, Documentary, Drawing, Fiber Arts, Film, Glass, Illustration, Immersive Experiences, Installation, Interdiscplinary Arts, Jewelry, Land Art, Makers, Metalsmith, Moving Image, Multimedia, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, Visual Arts

Program Description

SUMMER 2025 OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS — Innovate Grant is thrilled to introduce our newly increased award amounts of $1,800.00. Innovate Grant awards (2) $1,800.00 grants each quarter, to one Visual Artist and one Photographer. In addition, (12) honorable mentions (6 in art and 6 in photo), will be featured on our website and join a growing community of vibrant and talented artists. Innovate Grant's commitment extends beyond the grant cycle by promoting the work of selected winners and honorable mentions into the future. For more information and to apply visit https://innovateartistgrants.org Innovate Grant awards: + 1 x $1,800.00 Grant to a Visual Artist + 1 x $1,800.00 Grant to a Photographer + 12 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: Wednesday, September 10, 2025 – Submit by 11:59PM Pacific Standard