🌱 January–March 2026 Artist Grants
- Gabrielle mills
- Jan 10
- 3 min read
Finding funding as an artist can feel overwhelming, especially when deadlines and eligibility requirements vary widely. Below is a curated list of artist grants open in early 2026, organized by deadline to help you plan ahead. These opportunities support artists across disciplines, career stages, and regions—from individual practice support to project-based and travel funding.
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 who demonstrate a long-term commitment to their work and are in need of financial assistance.
Lighton International Artist Exchange Program (LIAEP)
Deadline: January 15, 2026
Grant Amount: Up to $7,000
Eligibility: Artists working at a professional level who would benefit from international exchange
Details: Supports travel and residency-related expenses including airfare, housing, meals, supplies, and local transportation.
Apply Here: https://www.liaep.org/take-action
Department of Cultural Affairs Art Fund Grant (Staten Island Arts)
Deadline: January 31, 2026
Grant Amount: $5,000
Eligibility: Staten Island–based artists and art collectives (NY residents)
Details: Supports artistic projects that engage Staten Island communities. All projects must include a public component or public sharing of work. No fiscal sponsor or 501(c)(3) required. All disciplines eligible.
Priority Disciplines (2025): Folk Arts, Classical Music/Opera, Photography
Learn More: https://statenislandarts.org/grants/5-kinds-of-grants-find-yours/department-of-cultural-affairs-art-fund-grant/
Barbara Deming Memorial Fund – Women Fund
Deadline: January 31, 2026
Grant Amount: $500–$2,000
Eligibility: Feminist women artists and writers (cis, transgender, or nonbinary) residing in the U.S. or Canada
Details: Supports individual feminist artists and writers whose work demonstrates originality, social justice values, and feminism as a central lens.
Application Cycles:
Fiction & Visual Arts: January 1–31 (even years)
Nonfiction & Poetry: January 1–31 (odd years)
Apply Here: https://www.demingfund.org/apply
South Carolina Arts Commission – Arts Project Support Grant
Deadline: February 3, 2026
Grant Amount: Up to $2,500
Eligibility: South Carolina artists, nonprofit organizations, and government units
Details: Supports artistic projects that benefit South Carolina communities.
Learn More: https://www.southcarolinaarts.com/grant/aps/
Visual AIDS – Artist Support Grants
Deadline: February 15, 2026
Grant Amount: Varies
Eligibility: Artists living with HIV
Details: Provides financial assistance for materials to create artwork. Applicants must be Visual AIDS Artist Members for at least one month prior to the deadline and must not have received a Visual AIDS grant within the past 12 months. Grant cycles occur February 15 and September 15 each year.
Dallas Museum of Art – Artist Grant Funds
Deadline: February 15, 2026
Grant Amount: Up to $6,000 (varies by fund)
Eligibility: Texas-region artists based on age, residency, and professional status
Details: Multiple grant funds are available including:
Clare Hart DeGolyer Memorial Fund: Ages 15–25, TX/OK/NM/AZ/CO residents (up to ~$1,500)
Arch and Anne Giles Kimbrough Fund: Under 30, Texas residents (up to ~$3,500)
Otis and Velma Davis Dozier Travel Grant: Over 30, Texas-based professional artists (up to ~$6,000)Funds may support materials, studio rent, research, and travel (non-tuition, non-residency).
Learn More: https://dma.org/programs/opportunities-for-artists
Metropolitan Regional Arts Council – Next Step Fund
Deadline: March 16, 2026
Grant Amount: Up to $6,000
Eligibility: Individual artists at any career stage with original work samples
Details: Supports proposals that help artists sustain career momentum, overcome barriers, or leverage professional opportunities.
Grant opportunities can change, so always review guidelines carefully and confirm deadlines before applying. Even if you don’t feel "ready," applying is often part of the process—many artists receive funding after multiple attempts. Save this list, share it with fellow creatives, and check back for updates as new opportunities are announced.
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