upcoming grant deadline: 05/15/2024
In September 2014, the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation announced a series of open calls for the first time in its history. Over the next six months, the foundation will announce new grant opportunities related to arts and culture, as well as efforts to address climate change.
The current call for proposals is in the Artist as Activist program. Each grant opportunity has a different set of requirements and timeline so be sure to review both the Guidelines and Online Application Instructions carefully.
Artist as Activist provides game-changing resources to artists (of all disciplines – visual, performing, media, and beyond), designers, and other creative professionals who are addressing important global challenges through their creative practice. In years past this support has included a commissioned print edition to benefit a particular cause or organization. Today the Artist as Activistprogram is comprised of three distinct grant opportunities:
Artist as Activist Fellows: artists and legally established art collectives with a demonstrated commitment to applying their creative work to the public sphere will receive up to $100,000 over two years, along with a suite of value-added support. Fellows will be selected through an open call for proposals.
Artist as Activist Travel & Research Grants: a separate pool of funds has been reserved for similar artists seeking support (ranging from $2,500 to $10,000) to travel or conduct research related to this aspect of their work.Travel/Research grantees will be selected through an open call for proposals.
How to Apply
All eligible applicants are invited to apply for only one of these grant opportunities. Please consult the Apply Now page to review the appropriate Grant Guidelines and Online Application Instructions to prepare your letter of interest. Initial Letters of Interest due: October 13, 5:00pm Eastern Time
