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Innovate Grants for Art + Photo is sponsored by Innovate Grant (administered through California Arts Council). Awards quarterly grants to one Visual Artist and one Photographer. The grant process is simplified for artists and photographers to focus on their innovative work.
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☀️ SUMMER * $1,800. 00 Innovate Grants for Art + Photo - California Arts Council ☀️ SUMMER * $1,800. 00 Innovate Grants for Art + Photo SUMMER 2026 OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS — Innovate Grant is thrilled to introduce our newly increased award amounts of $1,800.
00. Innovate Grant awards (2) $1,800. 00 grants each quarter, to one Visual Artist and one Photographer.
In addition, (18) honorable mentions (9 in art and 9 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 honorable mentions into the future. For more information and to apply visit https://innovateartistgrants.
org 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.
+ 1 x $1,800. 00 Grant to a Visual Artist + 1 x $1,800. 00 Grant to a Photographer + 18 x Honorable 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.
Apply today at https://innovateartistgrants. org Category: Multiple disciplines and genres accepted Deadline: Thursday, September 17, 2026 – Submit by 11:59PM Pacific Standard Time Region: US & International Awards: 2 x $1,800. 00 USD Grants // 18 x Honorable Mentions https://innovateartistgrants.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Visual Artists and Photographers 18 years and older, from all around the world, are eligible to apply. All media and genres are accepted. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $1,800.00. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was September 17, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
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