Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA; fellows must relocate to and reside in the Cambridge/Boston area for the full fellowship (September through May).

Award: USD 78,000 stipend plus an additional USD 5,000 for project expenses. Relocation, housing, and childcare funds may also be provided. No application fee.

Duration: One academic year, September 2027 through May 2028 (residential)

Deadline: 10 Sep 2026

The Harvard Radcliffe Institute Fellowship offers scientists, writers, scholars, public intellectuals, and artists a year to pursue ambitious projects in a vibrant interdisciplinary setting amid the resources of Harvard University. The Institute welcomes innovative work that confronts pressing social, scientific, and policy issues and seeks to engage audiences beyond academia. Reflecting Radcliffe's history, it welcomes (but does not limit eligibility to) proposals focused on women, gender, and society, or that draw on the Schlesinger Library's collections. It also invites proposals relevant to the Institute's 2024-2029 focus area, academic 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-education policy issues), including work that constructively challenges disciplinary orthodoxies or advances transformative perspectives. SUPPORT: USD 78,000 stipend plus USD 5,000 for project expenses, with relocation, housing, and childcare funds available; fellows must reside in the Cambridge/Boston area from September through May. ELIGIBILITY: open to individuals across career stages; tenure is not required and applicants need not be academics. This is NOT a postdoctoral fellowship; those currently enrolled in a degree program are ineligible, as are former Harvard Radcliffe fellows (1999-present). Applicants must meet discipline-specific criteria. APPLY: register on the online portal and select an area (Humanities and Social Sciences; Creative Arts; Nonfiction and Journalism; or Science, Engineering, and Mathematics). Materials: application form, CV, 1,400-word project proposal (with bibliography when appropriate), a writing or work 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.

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Location: United States, including US territories; applicants must be self-identified LGBTQ+ artists not currently enrolled in school.

Award: USD 2,500 stipend, plus travel support for the in-person weeklong QAM Fellows Retreat (Spring 2027), 1:1 coaching from Queer|Art staff, outreach to professional connections, and inclusion in the QAM alumni network. No application fee.

Duration: 10 months, January to October 2027

Deadline: 15 Jun 2026

Queer|Art|Mentorship (QAM) develops an intergenerational and interdisciplinary network of support and shared knowledge for LGBTQ+ artists, nurturing exchange between artists at all career levels and working against social separation between generations and disciplines. The 10-month program (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 would like to work with; the relationship is driven by monthly 1:1 meetings, monthly virtual group meetings across disciplines, and an in-person weeklong retreat in spring. Fellows also take part in virtual QAM Intros artist 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 inclusion 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; and 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 will work with. PROCESS: a two-part application. Part 1 (a brief application) is due 15 June 2026; a smaller group meeting program qualifications is then invited to complete the full application on Slideroom, due 31 July 2026. Mentors and staff review applications in September and all applicants are notified by mid-October 2026; the cycle begins January 2027.

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Location: United States. Applicants and their service work must be based in the USA

Award: Micro-grants of USD 500 to 2,500 (line-item budget required). Service compensation capped at USD 50 per hour.

Duration: Grants must be completed within six months of receiving funding; awarded September 2026

Deadline: 30 Jun 2026

United We Om's Karma Projects micro-grants support and amplify the good works of people dedicated to karma yoga, acts of selfless service without attachment to outcomes, that create lasting change for individuals, communities, and humanity. The Fund seeks to support individuals and small nonprofits creating change in their communities, using their own life experiences to serve others facing similar struggles, where USD 2,500 would significantly benefit the work and represents 1% or more of an annual budget (nonprofits with annual budgets of USD 250,000 or less). Preference is given to those performing service work without financial compensation. The Fund supports fully formed ideas and projects with specific goals and outcomes: expansions of existing programs, innovative pilots, and projects providing necessary resources to people without access, that can be sustained beyond the grant period without further United We Om funding. NOT FUNDED: projects that are not karma yoga; wellness services to communities with traditional access; inflated or above-market budgets; art, film, music, or theatre performances that do not directly serve an underserved community; organizations with annual budgets over USD 250,000; programs requiring membership or ongoing participant fees; one-day events; partially funded projects (additional funds must already be in place); applicants or service work outside the USA; for-profit businesses; projects 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; political or societal activism; and projects still in development. Grant funds 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. Grantees may pay themselves up to USD 50 per hour for active service time. APPLICATIONS: two windows annually. The Fall 2026 window is open and closes 30 June 2026 at midnight; grants awarded September 2026. Separate applications exist for individuals and for nonprofits. Do not use AI to write the application. Questions: Executive Director Matt Jared at matt@unitedweom.org.

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Location: Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, United States

Award: Free on-site accommodation in the park, financial support (honorarium/stipend; amount varies by track and session - confirm on the track-specific page), plus marketing/exposure through the Conservancy and the National Park. Alumni network access. No application fee. Three tracks (Artist / Astronomer / Environmental Educator) - apply to one track per cycle.

Duration: Place-based residency at Grand Canyon National Park during 2027; dates and length vary by track; residents are expected to engage the public through programs, workshops, talks or similar

Deadline: 15 Jul 2026

Grand Canyon Conservancy's award-winning residency program invites artists, scientists, historians and educators to live on site at Grand Canyon National Park, pursue place-based research, and engage the public through meaningful programs that deepen understanding of the park's environmental, 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 participatory) work that shapes how people experience place; (2) Astronomer in Residence - for astronomers from any discipline who wish to share their knowledge 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 free accommodation, financial support, and marketing/exposure; alumni return as part of a nationwide network. Read the individual track pages (linked 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.

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Location: New York, NY, United States (symposium at Storefront early 2027)

Award: $5,000 artist fee for the selected proposal, plus curatorial and editorial assistance from Storefront. No application fee.

Duration: Research and development through early 2027 (symposium presentation; print publication consideration in the Homelands Reader)

Deadline: Closed 11 Jun 2026

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. Invites artists, architects, researchers, filmmakers, scholars and multidisciplinary practitioners to submit a research proposal (in-progress work or new proposals) that will be presented at the Homelands symposium at Storefront in early 2027, and considered for print publication in the Homelands Reader (co-published with Inventory Press). Diverse forms welcome including video, performance, installation, architectural ideas, writing and other media; cross-disciplinary collaborations encouraged. SUPPORT: $5,000 artist fee plus curatorial and editorial assistance. SELECTION: anonymised jury review by curators, scholars and cultural practitioners; evaluated 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.

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Location: Fort Worden, Port Townsend, Washington, United States

Award: 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.

Duration: 2027 residency season (dates vary by program)

Deadline: 30 Jun 2026

Centrum's single application covers three 2027 residency programs at Fort Worden in Port Townsend, Washington: Self-Directed Residencies (approx. 55-60 spots), In the Making Residencies (3-5 spots), and the Emerging Artist Residency (6 spots). The program gives artists, writers and creatives across all disciplines time and space to relax, focus and reinvent their practice, alongside a community of other residents. Open to practices including but not limited to visual arts, writing, curatorial, performance, dance, music and social practice. Applicants submit work samples/portfolio, the workspace/accommodation they need, and a short paragraph 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 jurors; 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; applications absolutely cannot be accepted after 30 June 2026, so apply early.

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Location: United States

Award: US$2,000 to US$4,000 (draft budget required)

Duration: Up to six months (late June to early December 2026); project closure and impact reporting by December 21, 2026

Deadline: Closed 08 Jun 2026

Microgrant supporting U.S. civil society organizations and groups to build civic engagement projects that use Pulitzer Center-supported reporting to amplify the voices of affected communities, foster public debate, and drive meaningful audience engagement. Projects must engage at least one Pulitzer Center story and/or journalist and focus on one of three issue areas: Information and Artificial Intelligence (impact of AI on society, AI governance dialogue); Climate and the Environment (U.S. fisheries and fishing communities, or climate and labor); or Global Health (mental well-being, or connections to Global South reporting). Supported activities include multi-stakeholder dialogues, public forums, community engagement, creative campaigns (videos, infographics), and other innovative formats such as art exhibitions. Out of scope: projects not using Pulitzer Center reporting, direct advocacy or lobbying, partisan campaigns, and for-profit initiatives. ELIGIBILITY: grassroots organizations, academics and researchers, education institutions, civil society organizations and coalitions, youth movements, and other groups with past experience implementing activities in the United States, a track record of collaboration, and proven experience on the identified topics. APPLICATION: project description (max 400 words), target audience and projected reach, methodology, implementation timeline, preliminary budget, content production and distribution plan if applicable, lead applicant CV plus a letter of recommendation. Selection involves shortlisting and an interview with the lead applicant. A required onboarding meeting for grantees is Wednesday, June 24, 2026 (7:00-8:30pm EDT).

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Location: United States and its territories (organisation must operate in and primarily serve US communities; cohort convenings held in cities across the United States)

Award: One-year $100,000 unrestricted grant to the organisation, plus a $10,000 leadership development stipend for the Social Entrepreneur, plus strategic advisory support and capacity-building. New Profit covers travel, accommodation and meals for the three in-person convenings.

Duration: 12-month cohort experience. Programming requires 6-8 hours 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.

Deadline: Closed 26 May 2026

New Catalyze cohort from venture philanthropy organisation New Profit, supporting US-based non-profits whose core work is bridging active divides (political, racial, ethnic, economic, religious, geographic, generational, or ideological) to enable collective problem-solving in education, economic mobility, democracy, and/or health. Funded organisations must use one or more of: building skills for productive dialogue, conflict, and civic participation; cultivating relationships rooted in trust, 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-based capacity building (three in-person convenings, three virtual learning sessions, 1:1 strategic advising). Eligibility: US-focused; independent 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 (legal status timeline less important); not a previous New Profit Build or Catalyze grantee. The first step is a Discovery Form (NOT a full application). To be considered for this cycle, complete the Discovery Form by Tuesday 26 May 2026, 2pm PT / 5pm ET, selecting 'Cycle-specific submission' and 'Connected Futures 2026'. If you submitted a Discovery Form within the last 12 months, email selection@newprofit.org for a link to update your prior submission. Invitations to complete a full application will be sent in late June. Discovery Forms are also accepted on a rolling basis for grantmaking cycles in 2026 and beyond. Free to apply. Note: this is an organisational grant, not an individual grant.

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Location: USA (open to applicants worldwide)

Award: $25,000 fellowship

Duration: One-time award

Deadline: Closed 27 Apr 2026

Fellowship to amplify the contributions of under-recognised Native American contemporary visual artists.

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Location: 26 Knight communities, USA

Award: Up to $200,000 per project ($5M total pool)

Duration: 1 year (project completion)

Deadline: Closed 30 Apr 2026

Open call for individuals and organisations across Knight's 26 communities to submit creative ideas for projects that spark change and leave lasting local impact. Project ideas must focus on at least one of Knight's investment areas: strengthening local news and information, creating pathways for economic opportunity, or cultivating connection through arts, culture and shared places. Applications close 30 April 2026 at 11:59 PM ET.

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