artfundme $1,000 grant for artists - summer 2026

Dear Artist,

ArtFundMe is inviting artists, makers, and creative storytellers to apply for a $1,000 international grant created to support both the work and the story behind it.

This opportunity is for creatives who are building something meaningful and need practical support, greater visibility, and space for their practice to be recognised.

Award:

$1,000 awarded to one selected applicant

Deadline to apply:

Thursday 20 August 2026, 11:59pm UK time

Eligibility:

International applicants across all creative disciplines

One artist.
One $1,000 award.
One creative story given the space to be heard.

The opportunity welcomes artists, makers, and creatives from all backgrounds, disciplines, and career stages.

The selected recipient will receive the full $1,000 grant, together with dedicated editorial visibility introducing their work, creative journey, and the ideas behind their practice.

ArtFundMe runs this award four times each year, creating recurring opportunities for artists who deserve meaningful recognition and practical support.

If you have been looking for a grant that values both the work and the person behind it, this could be the right opportunity for you.

Applications are now open.

We would love to discover your work.