The SPRING 2026 Innovate Grant cycle is now open, offering increased award amounts of $1,800 USD. Each quarter, Innovate Grant supports creative practitioners by awarding two major grants—one to a Visual Artist and one to a Photographer—alongside 18 Honourable Mentions (9 in Art, 9 in Photography).
Open to artists worldwide aged 18 and over, the grant accepts all media and genres. The application process is intentionally simple, requiring only basic details and images of your work, allowing artists to focus on their creative practice rather than lengthy written submissions.
Beyond financial support, recipients and honourable mentions are promoted through the Innovate Grant platform, contributing to a growing global network of contemporary artists and photographers.
Awards include:
- 1 x $1,800 USD Grant (Visual Artist)
- 1 x $1,800 USD Grant (Photographer)
- 18 x Honourable Mentions
Grant cycles run four times annually (Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall), offering multiple opportunities throughout the year.
Image: Yago Soria Díaz, Winter 2026 Cycle – Photography, Palma de Mallorca, Spain
