Innovate Grants for Art + Photo

Innovate Grants for Art + Photo

Start Date: October 13, 2026
Deadline: December 15, 2026

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 platform and join a growing creative community of esteemed artists.

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

We've simplified the grant process, so that artists and photographers can focus their valuable time on making their innovative work. The work should speak for itself and our application reflects that.

Explore the work of past Innovate Grant recipients and read their interviews at https://innovateartistgrants.org

How to Apply: 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

Category: Multiple disciplines and genres accepted

Deadline: Tuesday, December 15, 2026 – Submit by 11:59PM Pacific Standard Time

Awards: 2 x $1,800.00 USD Grants // 18 x Honorable Mentions