Innovate Grants for Art + Photo
Innovate Grant
SUMMER 2025 OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS
Innovate Grant is thrilled to introduce our newly increased award amounts of $1,800 USD.
Innovate Grant awards two (2) $1,800 USD grants each quarter, to one Visual Artist and one Photographer. In addition, 12 honourable mentions (six in art and six in photo), will be featured on our website and join a growing community of vibrant and talented artists. Innovate Grant’s commitment extends beyond the grant cycle by promoting the work of selected winners and honourable mentions into the future.
Innovate Grant supports artists and photographers through quarterly grants. We’ve simplified the grant process, so that artists and photographers can focus on making their innovative work. The work should speak for itself and our application reflects that.
Innovate Grant awards:
- 1 x $1,800 USD grant to a visual artist
- 1 x $1,800 USD grant to a photographer
- 12 x honourable mentions
Explore the work of ALL Past Innovate Grant recipients and read their interviews at https://innovateartistgrants.org.
How to Apply: Visual artists and photographers 18 years and older, from all around the world, are eligible to apply. All media and genres are accepted. All applicants retain the right to the work they submit. Category: Multiple disciplines and genres accepted.
Deadline: Wednesday, September 10, 2025, submit by 11:59pm PST
Region: US & International
Awards: 2 x $1,800 USD grants // 12 x honourable mentions
For more information and to apply visit innovateartistgrants.org.
