GRANTS
Crafting the Future offers grant opportunities to artists of color to remove barriers to access so they can develop their craft in a supportive community.
From $500 micro grants for immediate needs to $10,000 special project grants, Crafting the Future provides funding artists can use to advance their practice, including materials, travel, applications, studio fees, or living expenses.
Crafting the Future's grant revitalized our after-school programming by connecting us with artists like London James, whose ceramic shoe workshops elevated materials quality and student engagement while deepening our understanding of craft education. This enabled us to provide students with intentional, hands-on experiences that spark pride in their work and inspired expanded programming for future seasons.
APPLICATIONS OPEN JANUARY 2026
Return to this page when applications re-open. See below for grant details.
MACRO GRANTS
Up to $10,000 for special projects
$40,000 available
Fund projects that create opportunities for multiple artists of color through internships, assistantships, residencies, workshops, community programs, and more.
MICRO GRANTS
$500 unrestricted
10 micro grants available
Perfect for covering art supplies, studio fees, travel, housing, and other expenses that support an artst’s development of their craft and practice.
WHO CAN APPLY?
US-based visual artists of color aged 18+ and organizations centering artists of color, working in materials-based craft, folk/traditional arts, and other visual arts.
Interested in learning more about CTF’s grant program?
Email info@craftingthefuture.org
Grant Highlights
