May 2026 Deadlines for Artist Residencies, Grants and Fellowships

Support the creation and public presentation of bold new artistic work that engages communities beyond traditional gallery settings. This opportunity fuels ambitious artistic commissions designed to spark thought leadership and meaningful public dialogue.

Support your artistic vision and strengthen arts access in your community through funding designed to nurture creativity, education, and cultural expression. Whether you're an emerging artist, established organization, or school-based program, discover opportunities to bring the arts to life acro...

Support your community's creative vision and cultural vitality while advancing environmental sustainability and neighborhood development. Whether you're championing the arts, building stronger communities, or protecting our environment, this funding empowers Portland-based organizations to drive ...

Support your cultural vision and strengthen New Orleans' vibrant creative community through funding for programs, events, and projects that celebrate local culture and sustainable tourism. Whether you're an individual artist or organization, this opportunity invites you to advance your work while...

Support your vision of storytelling that weaves science and technology into compelling narratives. This fellowship empowers filmmakers at the screenwriting stage to develop their next feature film or series while connecting with expert guidance and creative resources.

Support your vision for environmental storytelling with funding and mentorship designed for documentary filmmakers tackling urgent ecological narratives. Join a cohort of peers for a year of professional development, industry connections, and expert guidance as you bring your film or series to co...

Support your creative vision to strengthen your community through arts, culture, and civic engagement. This opportunity welcomes innovative projects that spark meaningful local change and build lasting connections in your region.

Support your artistic vision and cultural mission in West Virginia through grants designed for individual creators, educational institutions, and community organizations. Whether you're advancing arts education, developing public installations, or strengthening cultural facilities, these programs...

Recognizes and celebrates artists and culture bearers practicing any art form through unrestricted fellowship grants. Awards are available at three career tiers — Emerging, Established, and Legacy — to support individual artistic practice without requiring a specific project. The program is desig...

A one-year fellowship that funds extraordinary individuals working on bold, civilization-advancing projects across any domain — science, technology, art, engineering, and beyond. Fellows receive equity-free funding to pursue their own self-directed projects with no thesis requirements, no committ...