The Artists & Creatives Grants
This grant supports artists creating work that engages directly with communities. Community Engagement awards grants of up to $2,500 to independent creatives, collectives, and collaborators presenting projects that explore new and imaginative ways of connecting creative work with people.
They especially encourage applications from artists historically excluded from the traditional art world (Black, Indigenous, People of Color, Trans, Deaf, Disabled, Immigrant or Refugee, or Self-Taught), though any artist in the U.S. may apply.
Why we like this one:
Community-engaged work can be hard to fund, and this grant is specifically designed for projects that move beyond traditional art spaces and involve communities directly.
You should consider applying if:
Your project actively involves a community
You’re exploring new approaches to creative engagement
You’re an independent artist or small collective working in the U.S.
Application Details:
Type: Project-based grant
Deadline: March 15, 2026
Funding: Up to $2,500
What you’ll need to apply:
Contact information
Project title
Collaborators (if any)
Project summary
How the project engages a community
Budget
CV
Portfolio
Previous Winner Spotlight:
3pts Co-op member Cedric Mitchell (2025) created a large-scale community glass mosaic in Watts, CA, collaborating with young adults from the neighborhood. Each participant designed and produced their own glass tile, forming a collective artwork rooted in the community.
This opportunity originally appeared in our March opportunity dispatch, where we share dozens of grants, residencies, open calls, and funding opportunities for artists and makers.