Artist Grant Opportunities for Creative Innovators March - April 2025
- Gabrielle mills
- Mar 10
- 3 min read
Whether you’re a visual artist, photographer, or multidisciplinary creator, these grant opportunities offer funding, awards, and professional support. Read on for key details to help you decide which opportunity aligns best with your creative goals.
1. Innovate Grant for Art & Photo
Deadline: March 27
Fee: $35 application fee
Awards/Funding: Two quarterly grants of $1,800 each – one for a Visual Artist and one for a Photographer
Location/Duration: Open to applicants (no specific location requirement); grants awarded on a quarterly basis
Description: This grant supports innovative projects in art and photography. Simply submit your name, email, category (Art or Photography), and images of your work along with the application fee.
More Info: Innovate Grant Details
2. Bestill Media Prompt-Based Competition
Deadline: April 1
Fee: None indicated
Awards/Funding:
1st Place: $15,000
2nd Place: $8,000
3rd Place: $4,000
People's Choice: $3,000
Location/Duration: Open submission; details based on the prompt
Description: Inspired by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Barbara Kingsolver’s idea of living “under the roof” of hope, this competition invites human artists to reflect, create, and transform their vision into impactful work.
More Info: Enter the Competition
3. Lillian Orlowsky and William Freed Grant
Deadline: April 1
Fee: None indicated
Awards/Funding: Cash awards ranging from $5,000 to $36,000 plus an exhibition opportunity
Location/Duration: Open to artists born between 1950-1980 (45+ age group)
Description: This grant supports established artists by providing significant cash awards to bolster their projects, along with the added bonus of an exhibition to showcase their work.
More Info: Lillian Orlowsky and William Freed Grant
4. Robert G. Wilmers Integrity Prize
Deadline: April 1
Fee: None indicated
Awards/Funding: Honors individuals with achievements in fields such as culture, education, environment, law, medicine, nutrition, social justice, and social reform (specific award amounts vary)
Location/Duration: U.S. residents; recognizes work that strives to better our world
Description: This prize celebrates individuals making significant contributions in diverse fields. It acknowledges those who work with integrity to drive positive change across society.
More Info: Wilmers Integrity Prize
5. BICA Micro Art Grant
Deadline: April 1
Fee: None indicated
Awards/Funding: $300 good-faith grant
Location/Duration: For artists and curators in the greater Buffalo area; project-based funding with no strings attached
Description: This microgrant is designed to support small-scale art projects or curatorial initiatives, offering flexible funding that can be used as needed throughout your project.
More Info: BICA Micro Art Grant
6. WaveMaker Grants at Locust Projects (Miami Artist Grants)
Deadline: April 1
Fee: None indicated
Awards/Funding:
New Work / Projects: Up to $6,000
Long-Haul Projects: Up to $6,000
R&D + Implementation: Up to $2,000 initially, with potential for an additional $4,000 pending panel review
Location/Duration: Miami-Dade County; projects should commence after September 1, 2025
Description: Designed for Miami’s visionary artists, curators, and collectives, these incubator grants support innovative projects intended for unconventional public spaces.
More Info: WaveMaker Grants Details
7. Creative Capital Award
Deadline: April 3 (must be 25+ years old)
Fee: None indicated
Awards/Funding:
Unrestricted project grants ranging from $15,000 up to $50,000
Additional professional development support, including a $10,000 advisory stipend per artist
Location/Duration: Open nationally; supports a wide range of artistic disciplines (Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Film, Literature)
Description: The Creative Capital Award empowers individual artists to create bold, innovative, and original work. In addition to substantial financial support, recipients benefit from strategic advising, peer mentorship, and extensive industry connections.
More Info: Creative Capital Award
These grant opportunities offer diverse funding options, each tailored to support artists at various stages of their careers and across different mediums. Whether you’re a photographer, visual artist, or interdisciplinary creator, take advantage of these chances to fuel your creative vision and bring your projects to life. Happy applying!
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