3pts Artists & Makers Impact Fund

3pts Artists & Makers Impact Fund is sponsored by 3pts. Supports U.S.-based artists and makers producing tangible objects or goods, aiding in business growth and sustainability.

3pts Artists & Makers Impact Fund | 3pts 3pts Artists & Makers Impact Fund The 3pts Artists & Makers Impact Fund is a $3,500 award supporting U.S.-based artists and makers who create tangible objects or goods and are working to sustain and grow a business. Funding may be used for materials, equipment, workspace costs, professional development, production expenses, or other needs that strengthen an artist or maker’s practice.

Application opens: March 10, 2026 Application deadline : April 27, 2026 (11:59pm ET) Winner notified: June 9, 2026 Public announcement: June 16, 2026 Applicant Qualifications: Be 21 years of age or older Be based in the United States Have their business legally registered in the United States Be a mid-career artist with an established practice Produce a tangible object, artwork, or good Provide a history of how they’ve worked on their business, not just in their business (self-directed education and development, classes, programs, community, workshops, etc.) Have a clear vision for the future of their creative and business practice The 3pts Artists & Makers Impact Fund is an extension of 3pts’ mission to help artists and makers build sustainable, long-term creative businesses.

The award offers direct funding to mid-career artists and makers who are actively building creative businesses and need support to move their practice forward. Payment of registration fees ($10) Note: Your application progress will not be saved. We highly recommend you prepare your answers ahead of time and paste them into the Typeform.

You can preview the questions in the FAQs below. 3pts (“three points”) is a platform that provides confidence, clarity and direction to creatives who do business. We help artists and makers navigate the business side of creativity so they can build sustainable businesses doing what they love.

Application opens: March 10, 2026 Application deadline: April 27, 2026 (11:59pm ET) Winner notified: June 9, 2026 Public announcement: June 16, 2026 Kim Robinson : founder of 3pts Hannah Bigeleisen : artist, designer, and founder of H. Bigeleisen Cedric Mitchell : artist, designer, and founder of Cedric Mitchell Design Gwynne Rukenbrod Smith : founder of Boss Grrrl Financial Am I eligible as someone who makes food or beverages?

No. The 3pts Artist and Makers Impact Fund is solely for artists, makers, and craftspeople who produce a tangible, object, artwork, or good. Food-based products and culinary crafts are not eligible. Can I save a partially completed application?

Your application progress will not be saved. We highly recommend you prepare your answers ahead of time and paste them into the Typeform. You can preview the questions below: Company or Brand (if applicable) Email (For contact purposes only) Is your business is legally registered in the U.S.?

[checkbox] Instagram Handle (optional) Tell us the brief story of your creative business. (250 words max) From the time you started your business to today, what steps have you taken to develop your business beyond day-to-day production? Describe self-guided education, skill development, classes, programs, or participation in collaborative communities and how these efforts have contributed to sustaining or growing your business.

(600 words max) What is your vision for the future of your creative practice, and how do you see your business contributing to it? Be specific. (250 words max) By submitting this application, you agree to allow 3pts to use your business name, your likeness, and responses to application questions for marketing and promotional purposes of the 3pts Artists & Makers Impact Fund on the 3pts Instagram and newsletter.

[checkbox] Submit Application Fee ($10. 00) How many grants will be awarded in the upcoming cycle? There will be one single grant awarded during the 2026 cycle.

How will the winner receive their award money? The award money will be delivered via Zelle. The winner must also be able to provide a W-9 and an invoice in order to receive their prize.

Yes. As part of the 3pts mission, we look to highlight real stories of artists and makers who have built sustainable and thriving businesses around their creative practice. Select applicants’ stories will be chosen and featured on 3pts website and Instagram in order to provide inspiration and insight to others on the same journey.

What are the criteria that the winner will be chosen? Eligible applicants will be judged on overall artist profile, proven history of business development, and the vision for your creative and business practice. How long will the application take?

I work as part of a duo or collective. Can I still apply? Yes.

If you are part of a duo or collective, only one individual should submit an application on the duo or collective’s behalf. Why do I have to pay the application fee/what is it? The $10 non-refundable application fee goes toward administration fees, web hosting fees, and honorariums for jury members.

What if my work isn’t tangible? This grant is specifically for work that produces a tangible object, artwork, or good. Work that is intangible will be rejected.

What if I’m a hobbyist looking to build a business? This grant is for already established creative businesses with a proven track record of professional development and clear vision for the future. Applicants won’t be judged on the size of their business, but hobbyists just starting out are not eligible to apply.

What if I have more questions? You know your craft 🤝 we know business. Your muse called—they’re glad we’re handling the business side.

Let’s turn your creative passion into sustainable profit. You don’t have to do it all alone—support is here. Your art deserves a business that works as beautifully as you create.

We help right brain folks get left brain shit done. Because ‘starving artist’ is a vibe we’re not here for. Creativity meets business savvy.

Building a creative business doesn’t have to feel like juggling chainsaws—let us help. We’re here to help you turn ‘winging it’ into winning it. Your business should work for you, not the other way around.

Making art is hard. Running a business is hard. Doing both?

That’s why we’re here. Bridging the gap between creativity and business practice. Because even Van Gogh could’ve used a good project manager.

You’ve got the talent & the drive. You just need some help. We’re that help.

Because running your business shouldn’t mean running on empty. Less “what now? ”—more “hell yes!

” for your creative business. Master your craft—we’ll help you master the business. Ditch the overwhelm, keep the creativity—we’ve got your back.

Helping artists and makers go from passion projects to paychecks. Real support for real results.