How To Apply
Creative Capital grants help artists realize specific projects while building their capacity to sustain their careers beyond the grant term.
To be eligible to apply for a Creative Capital grant, an artist must be:
A U.S. citizen or permenant legal resident
At least 25 years old
A working artist with at least five years professional experience
Not a full-time student
THE LETTER OF INQUIRY FORM IS NOW CLOSED. Our next grant round will open on February 3, 2014 for applications in Film/Video and Visual Arts, and we will accept applications in Emerging Fields, Literature and Performing Arts beginning February 2, 2015.
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Grant Calendar: Our Seven Year Cycle
2012
Film/Video and Visual Arts grants awarded (application deadline was March 1, 2011)
2013
Emerging Fields, Performing Arts and Literature grants awarded (application deadline was March 1, 2012)
2014
Follow-up work with grantees
2015
Film/Video and Visual Arts grants awarded (application opens February 3, 2014)
2016
Emerging Fields, Performing Arts and Literature grants awarded (application opens February 2, 2015)
2017
Follow-up work with grantees
2018
Capstone Period (second follow-up year of work with grantees)
More Information
- Download the 2012 Grant Guidelines
- See our FAQ’s about the grant program and application process
- Learn more about our approach to Artist Services
- Read about our Selection Process
- Join our email list to receive notification and announcements of grant deadlines
- Download sample grant contract
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