Summer 2026 $1,800.00 Innovate Grants for Art & Photo

Summer 2026 Open for Submissions — Innovate Grant is thrilled to introduce newly increased award amounts of $1,800.00

Innovate Grant awards two $1,800.00 grants each quarter, to one Visual Artist and one Photographer. In addition, 18 honorable mentions (nine in art and nine 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 this page.

Innovate Grant supports artists and photographers through quarterly grants. They’ve simplified the grant process so that artists and photographers can focus on making their innovative work. The work should speak for itself and their application reflects that.

Innovate Grant awards:

• One $1,800.00 Grant to a Visual Artist
• One $1,800.00 Grant to a Photographer
• 18 x Honorable Mentions

Explore the work of all past Innovate Grant recipients and read their interviews here.

Requirements

Category: Multiple disciplines and genres accepted
Deadline: Thursday, September 17, 2026 – submit by 11:59pm PST
Region: US & International

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.

Application Instructions