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December 2025 & January 2026 Artist Grants You Should Know

As the year winds down and a new one begins, funding opportunities continue to open for artists across disciplines and regions. From local community grants to national and international support programs, these opportunities can help sustain your practice, fund new projects, and inves

t in your growth in the year ahead.

Below is a curated list of December 2025 through February 2026 grant opportunities, organized by deadline so you can plan your applications accordingly.

🎄 December 2025 Grants

Queens Community Arts Grant

Bobby Anspach Studios Foundation Grants

  • Deadline: December 30, 2025

  • Grant Amounts:

    • Two grants of $50,000

    • Three grants of $8,000

  • Eligibility: Visual artists (varies by grant category)

  • Details: Supports artists at different stages of their careers with unrestricted funding.

  • Learn more:


    https://www.bas-foundation.com/grants


Janel Young Scholarship

🎉 January 2026 Grants

Buffalo Institute for Contemporary Art – Micro Grant

  • Deadline: January 1, 2026

  • Grant Amount: $300

  • Eligibility: New York residents; projects in the greater Buffalo area

  • Details: A good-faith grant for artists and curators working on local projects.

  • Learn more:


    https://www.thebica.org/microgrant


Bronx Council on the Arts – BRIO (Bronx Recognizes Its Own)

Artists and Mothers Grant

  • Deadline: January 2, 2026

  • Grant Amount: $25,000

  • Eligibility: New York–based artists who identify as mothers with children under age 3

  • Details: Funds are specifically intended to support childcare expenses, enabling artists to continue their creative practice.

  • Learn more:


    https://www.artistsandmothers.org/grant


Doan Foundation – Roots and Resilience Artist Grant

Gottlieb Foundation – Individual Support Grant

  • Deadline: January 15, 2026

  • Grant Amount: $25,000

  • Eligibility: Painters, sculptors, and printmakers with 20+ years in a mature phase of their practice

  • Details: Supports established artists demonstrating long-term commitment to their work.

  • Learn more:


    https://www.gottliebfoundation.org/individual-support-grant-1


Lighton International Artist Exchange Program (LIAEP)

  • Deadline: January 15, 2026

  • Grant Amount: Up to $7,000

  • Eligibility: Artists working at a level that would benefit from international exchange

  • Details: Supports travel and residency-related expenses including airfare, housing, meals, supplies, and transportation.

  • Apply here:


    https://www.liaep.org/take-action


Department of Cultural Affairs Art Fund Grant (Staten Island Arts)

🌱 February 2026 Grants

South Carolina Arts Commission – Arts Project Support Grant

  • Deadline: February 3, 2026

  • Grant Amount: $2,500

  • Eligibility: South Carolina artists, nonprofit organizations, and units of government

  • Details: Supports artistic projects that benefit South Carolina communities.

  • Apply here:


    https://www.southcarolinaarts.com/grant/aps/


✨ Final Thoughts

Whether you’re closing out the year or setting intentions for the next, these grants offer meaningful opportunities to fund your work, invest in your practice, and expand your reach. Many of these programs prioritize local artists and community impact—so be sure to read eligibility requirements carefully and prepare your materials early.

Stay connected with Black Artist Corner for more funding opportunities, open calls, and resources designed to support artists at every stage of their journey.

 

 
 
 

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