BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Grant Desk//Calendar//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH NAME:The Grant Desk - Cross-disciplinary & Social Impact\, US X-WR-CALNAME:The Grant Desk - Cross-disciplinary & Social Impact\, US deadl ines X-WR-CALDESC:Paid open calls\, fellowships and residencies in AI\, tech\, r esearch\, and digital and mixed-media arts\, sorted into the right pile. U pdated as new calls land on the desk. Filtered to: Cross-disciplinary & So cial Impact\, US. REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT12H X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT12H BEGIN:VEVENT UID:queer-art-mentorship-2027@artificialnouveau.github.io DTSTAMP:20260612T170918Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260615 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260616 SUMMARY:Deadline: Queer|Art|Mentorship (QAM) 2027 Cycle DESCRIPTION:Queer|Art|Mentorship (QAM) develops an intergenerational and in terdisciplinary network of support and shared knowledge for LGBTQ+ artists \, nurturing exchange between artists at all career levels and working aga inst social separation between generations and disciplines. The 10-month p rogram (January to October 2027) pairs each Fellow with a Mentor in their field. Applicants in Film\, Literature\, Performance\, or Visual Art apply with a specific project they want to develop and select a Mentor they wou ld like to work with\; the relationship is driven by monthly 1:1 meetings\ , monthly virtual group meetings across disciplines\, and an in-person wee klong retreat in spring. Fellows also take part in virtual QAM Intros arti st talks and the in-person Works-in-Progress (WIP) series. SUPPORT: a USD 2\,500 stipend\, travel support for the Spring 2027 retreat\, 1:1 coaching from Queer|Art staff\, outreach to professional connections\, and inclusi on in the QAM alumni network. ELIGIBILITY: artists working at a generative level in at least one of Film\, Literature\, Performance\, or Visual Art who are self-identified as queer\, lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, transgender\ , non-binary\, and/or intersex\; based in the United States\, including US territories\; early-career and professionally focused with a body of work already behind them\; not currently enrolled in school or university\; an d with a specific project to work on with a Mentor. This year the program accepts 12 Fellows (3 per field)\; each Mentor chooses the Fellow they wil l work with. PROCESS: a two-part application. Part 1 (a brief application) is due 15 June 2026\; a smaller group meeting program qualifications is t hen invited to complete the full application on Slideroom\, due 31 July 20 26. Mentors and staff review applications in September and all applicants are notified by mid-October 2026\; the cycle begins January 2027.\n\nOrgan isation: Queer|Art\nLocation: United States\, including US territories\; a pplicants must be self-identified LGBTQ+ artists not currently enrolled in school.\nAward: USD 2\,500 stipend\, plus travel support for the in-perso n weeklong QAM Fellows Retreat (Spring 2027)\, 1:1 coaching from Queer|Art staff\, outreach to professional connections\, and inclusion in the QAM a lumni network. No application fee.\nDuration: 10 months\, January to Octob er 2027\n\nMore: https://www.queer-art.org/mentorship URL:https://www.queer-art.org/mentorship LOCATION:United States\, including US territories\; applicants must be self -identified LGBTQ+ artists not currently enrolled in school. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:harvard-radcliffe-institute-fellowship-2027-2028@artificialnouveau.gith ub.io DTSTAMP:20260612T170918Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260910 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260911 SUMMARY:Deadline: Harvard Radcliffe Institute: Fellowship Program 2027-2028 DESCRIPTION:The Harvard Radcliffe Institute Fellowship offers scientists\, writers\, scholars\, public intellectuals\, and artists a year to pursue a mbitious projects in a vibrant interdisciplinary setting amid the resource s of Harvard University. The Institute welcomes innovative work that confr onts pressing social\, scientific\, and policy issues and seeks to engage audiences beyond academia. Reflecting Radcliffe's history\, it welcomes (b ut does not limit eligibility to) proposals focused on women\, gender\, an d society\, or that draw on the Schlesinger Library's collections. It also invites proposals relevant to the Institute's 2024-2029 focus area\, acad emic freedom and connecting across difference (intellectual virtues\, free and open inquiry\, diversity of thought\, political polarization\, peace and conflict\, inequality\, religious pluralism\, and related higher-educa tion policy issues)\, including work that constructively challenges discip linary orthodoxies or advances transformative perspectives. SUPPORT: USD 7 8\,000 stipend plus USD 5\,000 for project expenses\, with relocation\, ho using\, and childcare funds available\; fellows must reside in the Cambrid ge/Boston area from September through May. ELIGIBILITY: open to individual s across career stages\; tenure is not required and applicants need not be academics. This is NOT a postdoctoral fellowship\; those currently enroll ed in a degree program are ineligible\, as are former Harvard Radcliffe fe llows (1999-present). Applicants must meet discipline-specific criteria. A PPLY: register on the online portal and select an area (Humanities and Soc ial Sciences\; Creative Arts\; Nonfiction and Journalism\; or Science\, En gineering\, and Mathematics). Materials: application form\, CV\, 1\,400-wo rd project proposal (with bibliography when appropriate)\, a writing or wo rk sample\, and three references. DEADLINES: humanities\, social sciences\ , creative arts\, and nonfiction and journalism by 10 September 2026\, 5pm ET\; science\, engineering\, and mathematics by 1 October 2026\, 5pm ET.\ n\nOrganisation: Harvard Radcliffe Institute\nLocation: Cambridge\, Massac husetts\, USA\; fellows must relocate to and reside in the Cambridge/Bosto n area for the full fellowship (September through May).\nAward: USD 78\,00 0 stipend plus an additional USD 5\,000 for project expenses. Relocation\, housing\, and childcare funds may also be provided. No application fee.\n Duration: One academic year\, September 2027 through May 2028 (residential )\n\nMore: https://www.radcliffe.harvard.edu/radcliffe-fellowship/applicat ion-information URL:https://www.radcliffe.harvard.edu/radcliffe-fellowship/application-info rmation LOCATION:Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, USA\; fellows must relocate to and res ide in the Cambridge/Boston area for the full fellowship (September throug h May). END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:united-we-om-karma-project-grants-fall-2026@artificialnouveau.github.io DTSTAMP:20260612T170918Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260630 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701 SUMMARY:Deadline: United We Om: Karma Project Grants (Fall 2026) DESCRIPTION:United We Om's Karma Projects micro-grants support and amplify the good works of people dedicated to karma yoga\, acts of selfless servic e without attachment to outcomes\, that create lasting change for individu als\, communities\, and humanity. The Fund seeks to support individuals an d small nonprofits creating change in their communities\, using their own life experiences to serve others facing similar struggles\, where USD 2\,5 00 would significantly benefit the work and represents 1% or more of an an nual budget (nonprofits with annual budgets of USD 250\,000 or less). Pref erence is given to those performing service work without financial compens ation. The Fund supports fully formed ideas and projects with specific goa ls and outcomes: expansions of existing programs\, innovative pilots\, and projects providing necessary resources to people without access\, that ca n be sustained beyond the grant period without further United We Om fundin g. NOT FUNDED: projects that are not karma yoga\; wellness services to com munities with traditional access\; inflated or above-market budgets\; art\ , film\, music\, or theatre performances that do not directly serve an und erserved community\; organizations with annual budgets over USD 250\,000\; programs requiring membership or ongoing participant fees\; one-day event s\; partially funded projects (additional funds must already be in place)\ ; applicants or service work outside the USA\; for-profit businesses\; pro jects led by people not from the community they serve\; projects with any participation fee including by-donation\; religious activities (mantra and prayer)\; therapy or medical/herbal advice without an active license\; po litical or societal activism\; and projects still in development. Grant fu nds may not be used for staff salaries\, travel\, administrative or grant- prep work\, legal or accounting services\, volunteer stipends\, tuition or fee subsidies\, software/website/tech\, or attendance incentives. Grantee s may pay themselves up to USD 50 per hour for active service time. APPLIC ATIONS: two windows annually. The Fall 2026 window is open and closes 30 J une 2026 at midnight\; grants awarded September 2026. Separate application s exist for individuals and for nonprofits. Do not use AI to write the app lication. Questions: Executive Director Matt Jared at matt@unitedweom.org. \n\nOrganisation: United We Om\nLocation: United States. Applicants and th eir service work must be based in the USA\nAward: Micro-grants of USD 500 to 2\,500 (line-item budget required). Service compensation capped at USD 50 per hour.\nDuration: Grants must be completed within six months of rece iving funding\; awarded September 2026\n\nMore: https://www.unitedweom.org /about-our-grants URL:https://www.unitedweom.org/about-our-grants LOCATION:United States. Applicants and their service work must be based in the USA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:new-profit-catalyze-connected-futures-2026@artificialnouveau.github.io DTSTAMP:20260612T170918Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260526 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260527 SUMMARY:Deadline: New Profit: Catalyze Connected Futures Cohort 2026 (Disco very Form) DESCRIPTION:New Catalyze cohort from venture philanthropy organisation New Profit\, supporting US-based non-profits whose core work is bridging activ e divides (political\, racial\, ethnic\, economic\, religious\, geographic \, generational\, or ideological) to enable collective problem-solving in education\, economic mobility\, democracy\, and/or health. Funded organisa tions must use one or more of: building skills for productive dialogue\, c onflict\, and civic participation\; cultivating relationships rooted in tr ust\, understanding\, belonging\, and mutual accountability\; or creating structures for collective action\, co-design\, problem-solving\, or shared decision-making. Organisations receive a one-year $100\,000 unrestricted grant\, a $10\,000 leadership development stipend\, and a year of cohort-b ased capacity building (three in-person convenings\, three virtual learnin g sessions\, 1:1 strategic advising). Eligibility: US-focused\; independen t 501(c)(3) status (own or via fiscal sponsor)\; annual expenses $250\,000 -$2 million in most recently closed fiscal year\; led by at least one full -time (~30 hrs/week) Social Entrepreneur (co-leadership models considered) \; core programme/impact approach in operation for at least two years (leg al status timeline less important)\; not a previous New Profit Build or Ca talyze grantee. The first step is a Discovery Form (NOT a full application ). To be considered for this cycle\, complete the Discovery Form by Tuesda y 26 May 2026\, 2pm PT / 5pm ET\, selecting 'Cycle-specific submission' an d 'Connected Futures 2026'. If you submitted a Discovery Form within the l ast 12 months\, email selection@newprofit.org for a link to update your pr ior submission. Invitations to complete a full application will be sent in late June. Discovery Forms are also accepted on a rolling basis for grant making cycles in 2026 and beyond. Free to apply. Note: this is an organisa tional grant\, not an individual grant.\n\nOrganisation: New Profit\nLocat ion: United States and its territories (organisation must operate in and p rimarily serve US communities\; cohort convenings held in cities across th e United States)\nAward: One-year $100\,000 unrestricted grant to the orga nisation\, plus a $10\,000 leadership development stipend for the Social E ntrepreneur\, plus strategic advisory support and capacity-building. New P rofit covers travel\, accommodation and meals for the three in-person conv enings.\nDuration: 12-month cohort experience. Programming requires 6-8 ho urs per month on average\, including three in-person convenings (3-4 days each)\, three 2-3 hour virtual learning sessions\, and a minimum of six 1: 1 strategic advising sessions.\n\nMore: https://newprofit.org/new-profit-l aunches-connected-futures-cohort-discovery-forms-now-open/ URL:https://newprofit.org/new-profit-launches-connected-futures-cohort-disc overy-forms-now-open/ LOCATION:United States and its territories (organisation must operate in an d primarily serve US communities\; cohort convenings held in cities across the United States) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pulitzer-center-us-civil-society-microgrants-2026@artificialnouveau.git hub.io DTSTAMP:20260612T170918Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260608 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260609 SUMMARY:Deadline: Pulitzer Center: U.S. Civil Society Microgrants 2026 DESCRIPTION:Microgrant supporting U.S. civil society organizations and grou ps to build civic engagement projects that use Pulitzer Center-supported r eporting to amplify the voices of affected communities\, foster public deb ate\, and drive meaningful audience engagement. Projects must engage at le ast one Pulitzer Center story and/or journalist and focus on one of three issue areas: Information and Artificial Intelligence (impact of AI on soci ety\, AI governance dialogue)\; Climate and the Environment (U.S. fisherie s and fishing communities\, or climate and labor)\; or Global Health (ment al well-being\, or connections to Global South reporting). Supported activ ities include multi-stakeholder dialogues\, public forums\, community enga gement\, creative campaigns (videos\, infographics)\, and other innovative formats such as art exhibitions. Out of scope: projects not using Pulitze r Center reporting\, direct advocacy or lobbying\, partisan campaigns\, an d for-profit initiatives. ELIGIBILITY: grassroots organizations\, academic s and researchers\, education institutions\, civil society organizations a nd coalitions\, youth movements\, and other groups with past experience im plementing activities in the United States\, a track record of collaborati on\, and proven experience on the identified topics. APPLICATION: project description (max 400 words)\, target audience and projected reach\, method ology\, implementation timeline\, preliminary budget\, content production and distribution plan if applicable\, lead applicant CV plus a letter of r ecommendation. Selection involves shortlisting and an interview with the l ead applicant. A required onboarding meeting for grantees is Wednesday\, J une 24\, 2026 (7:00-8:30pm EDT).\n\nOrganisation: Pulitzer Center\nLocatio n: United States\nAward: US$2\,000 to US$4\,000 (draft budget required)\nD uration: Up to six months (late June to early December 2026)\; project clo sure and impact reporting by December 21\, 2026\n\nMore: https://pulitzerc enter.org/grants-fellowships/us-civil-society-micro-grants URL:https://pulitzercenter.org/grants-fellowships/us-civil-society-micro-gr ants LOCATION:United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:centrum-residency-2027@artificialnouveau.github.io DTSTAMP:20260612T170918Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260630 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701 SUMMARY:Deadline: Centrum: 2027 Residency Application (Self-Directed\, Emer ging Artist\, In the Making) DESCRIPTION:Centrum's single application covers three 2027 residency progra ms at Fort Worden in Port Townsend\, Washington: Self-Directed Residencies (approx. 55-60 spots)\, In the Making Residencies (3-5 spots)\, and the E merging Artist Residency (6 spots). The program gives artists\, writers an d creatives across all disciplines time and space to relax\, focus and rei nvent their practice\, alongside a community of other residents. Open to p ractices including but not limited to visual arts\, writing\, curatorial\, performance\, dance\, music and social practice. Applicants submit work s amples/portfolio\, the workspace/accommodation they need\, and a short par agraph on what a residency would mean to them\, and indicate which program (s) they want to be considered for. Selection is by a panel of alumni juro rs\; no feedback is offered. ELIGIBILITY: Self-Directed and In the Making are open broadly\; the Emerging Artist Residency is restricted to Pacific Northwest-based artists residing in Washington\, Oregon\, Idaho\, Montana or British Columbia. Application window 15 April - 30 June 2026\; applicat ions absolutely cannot be accepted after 30 June 2026\, so apply early.\n\ nOrganisation: Centrum\nLocation: Fort Worden\, Port Townsend\, Washington \, United States\nAward: Residency offering dedicated time\, workspace and accommodation at Fort Worden. Financial terms (any stipend or cost to the artist) are not specified at this application stage. No application fee.\ nDuration: 2027 residency season (dates vary by program)\n\nMore: https:// centrum.submittable.com/submit/353127/2027-centrum-residency-application URL:https://centrum.submittable.com/submit/353127/2027-centrum-residency-ap plication LOCATION:Fort Worden\, Port Townsend\, Washington\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:harpo-impact-award-native-american-2026@artificialnouveau.github.io DTSTAMP:20260612T170918Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260427 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260428 SUMMARY:Deadline: Impact Award for Native American Art DESCRIPTION:Fellowship to amplify the contributions of under-recognised Nat ive American contemporary visual artists.\n\nOrganisation: Harpo Foundatio n\nLocation: USA (open to applicants worldwide)\nAward: $25\,000 fellowshi p\nDuration: One-time award\n\nMore: https://creative-capital.org/opportun ities/the-impact-award-for-native-american-art/ URL:https://creative-capital.org/opportunities/the-impact-award-for-native- american-art/ LOCATION:USA (open to applicants worldwide) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:knight-cities-challenge-2026@artificialnouveau.github.io DTSTAMP:20260612T170918Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260430 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501 SUMMARY:Deadline: Knight Cities Challenge 2026 DESCRIPTION:Open call for individuals and organisations across Knight's 26 communities to submit creative ideas for projects that spark change and le ave lasting local impact. Project ideas must focus on at least one of Knig ht's investment areas: strengthening local news and information\, creating pathways for economic opportunity\, or cultivating connection through art s\, culture and shared places. Applications close 30 April 2026 at 11:59 P M ET.\n\nOrganisation: Knight Foundation\nLocation: 26 Knight communities\ , USA\nAward: Up to $200\,000 per project ($5M total pool)\nDuration: 1 ye ar (project completion)\n\nMore: https://knightfoundation.org/knight-citie s-challenge/ URL:https://knightfoundation.org/knight-cities-challenge/ LOCATION:26 Knight communities\, USA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:storefront-homelands-open-call-2026@artificialnouveau.github.io DTSTAMP:20260612T170918Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260611 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260612 SUMMARY:Deadline: Storefront for Art and Architecture: Homelands Open Call (research proposals) DESCRIPTION:Open call from Storefront for Art and Architecture (NYC)\, part of its Homelands long-term research cycle on the political dimensions of memory and how artistic practices make and remake connections to place. In vites artists\, architects\, researchers\, filmmakers\, scholars and multi disciplinary practitioners to submit a research proposal (in-progress work or new proposals) that will be presented at the Homelands symposium at St orefront in early 2027\, and considered for print publication in the Homel ands Reader (co-published with Inventory Press). Diverse forms welcome inc luding video\, performance\, installation\, architectural ideas\, writing and other media\; cross-disciplinary collaborations encouraged. SUPPORT: $ 5\,000 artist fee plus curatorial and editorial assistance. SELECTION: ano nymised jury review by curators\, scholars and cultural practitioners\; ev aluated on the strength and originality of the ideas\, depth of engagement \, clarity of writing\, and alignment with Storefront's mission. Deadline 11 June 2026\, 11:59pm EDT.\n\nOrganisation: Storefront for Art and Archit ecture (with Inventory Press)\nLocation: New York\, NY\, United States (sy mposium at Storefront early 2027)\nAward: $5\,000 artist fee for the selec ted proposal\, plus curatorial and editorial assistance from Storefront. N o application fee.\nDuration: Research and development through early 2027 (symposium presentation\; print publication consideration in the Homelands Reader)\n\nMore: https://storefront.nyc/program/homelands-open-call/ URL:https://storefront.nyc/program/homelands-open-call/ LOCATION:New York\, NY\, United States (symposium at Storefront early 2027) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:grand-canyon-conservancy-residency-2027@artificialnouveau.github.io DTSTAMP:20260612T170918Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260715 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260716 SUMMARY:Deadline: Grand Canyon Conservancy Residency 2027 (Artist / Astrono mer / Environmental Educator) DESCRIPTION:Grand Canyon Conservancy's award-winning residency program invi tes artists\, scientists\, historians and educators to live on site at Gra nd Canyon National Park\, pursue place-based research\, and engage the pub lic through meaningful programs that deepen understanding of the park's en vironmental\, spiritual and cultural impact. Founded in 2020\; competitive application + peer-panel review. THREE TRACKS: (1) Artist in Residence - for contemporary artists making interactive (immersive and/or participator y) work that shapes how people experience place\; (2) Astronomer in Reside nce - for astronomers from any discipline who wish to share their knowledg e and enthusiasm for dark skies\; (3) Environmental Educator in Residence - for educators who use unique and inspiring methods to pique curiosity\, prompt exploration\, and build knowledge of the world. Residents receive f ree accommodation\, financial support\, and marketing/exposure\; alumni re turn as part of a nationwide network. Read the individual track pages (lin ked from the main residency page) for track-specific eligibility\, session lengths\, stipend amounts\, public-engagement expectations and any region /citizenship requirements before applying. APPLICATIONS OPEN: 15 May - 15 July 2026 for the 2027 cycle.\n\nOrganisation: Grand Canyon Conservancy (G rand Canyon National Park)\nLocation: Grand Canyon National Park\, Arizona \, United States\nAward: Free on-site accommodation in the park\, financia l support (honorarium/stipend\; amount varies by track and session - confi rm on the track-specific page)\, plus marketing/exposure through the Conse rvancy and the National Park. Alumni network access. No application fee. T hree tracks (Artist / Astronomer / Environmental Educator) - apply to one track per cycle.\nDuration: Place-based residency at Grand Canyon National Park during 2027\; dates and length vary by track\; residents are expecte d to engage the public through programs\, workshops\, talks or similar\n\n More: https://www.grandcanyon.org/experience-grand-canyon/residency-progra m URL:https://www.grandcanyon.org/experience-grand-canyon/residency-program LOCATION:Grand Canyon National Park\, Arizona\, United States END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR