GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
Up to $50,000 unrestricted grant, awarded once per artist.
Annual cycle; check creative-capital.org for the current open call dates.
FUNDING TYPE
Grant
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
Thousands of proposals are submitted each year for 49 awards, making this highly competitive.
Since 2020, Creative Capital receives thousands of applications annually. The 2026 cycle funds 49 new works, so acceptance rates are very low. All applicants are also automatically considered for the State of the Art Prize, which funds one artist per US state and territory.
WHAT IT TAKES
Develop a proposal for a specific new artistic work — Weeks to months
Submit through the open call application process by discipline — Application period varies; check site for dates
External review panel evaluates proposals — Several months post-submission
WORTH KNOWING
All Creative Capital Award applicants are automatically considered for the State of the Art Prize—a $10,000 unrestricted grant for one artist per state—with no separate application required, giving every applicant a second shot at funding.
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