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Creative Capital · United States

Creative Capital Award

Awaiting next round

Unrestricted project funding and career support for bold new work by US artists.

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Matching is a starting point. The funder decides who is eligible.

Program at a glance

Application status
Awaiting next round
Funding amount
Up to US$50,000
Listed deadline
Last open call closed Apr 2, 2026
Who can apply
Artists.
Where
Anywhere in United States
Good for
Arts and culture, Technology and digital
Pays for
A project

Who it's intended for

Details
Individual artists in all 50 states working in visual arts, performing arts, film, literature, technology, multidisciplinary or socially engaged forms.

Source checked against the funder's website on October 24, 2026. Dates from a grants listing; confirm on creative-capital.org. Always confirm current details with the funder.

Still to confirm

A profile match does not check every requirement. Confirm these points on the funder's page before applying.

  • Whether the current intake is accepting applications, and its exact cutoff time and timezone.
  • Individual artists in all 50 states working in visual arts, performing arts, film, literature, technology, multidisciplinary or socially engaged forms.
  • Any registration, membership or previous-funding restrictions.
  • Which costs are covered and what supporting documents are needed.

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