Applications are now open for the Innovate Grant Summer 2026 funding round, supporting emerging and established visual artists and photographers worldwide.
Each quarter, Innovate Grant awards two unrestricted grants of USD $1,800—one to a visual artist and one to a photographer. In addition, 18 Honourable Mentions (nine in art and nine in photography) are recognised through publication on the Innovate Grant website and ongoing promotion of their work.
The grant has been designed with a streamlined application process, allowing artists to focus on presenting their creative practice rather than lengthy written submissions. All artistic media and photographic genres are eligible, and applicants retain full rights to their submitted work.
Awards
- 1 × USD $1,800 Visual Artist Grant
- 1 × USD $1,800 Photographer Grant
- 18 × Honourable Mentions (9 Art, 9 Photography)
Applications are open to artists and photographers 18 years and over from anywhere in the world.
Image: Innovate Grant Recipient in Art – Raya Simpao
