Grants & Fellowships / Verified 2 September 2026
The Indy Arts Council awards $4,500 grants to individual artists of all career stages, with a $40 submission fee and November 18, 2026 deadline. Open to artists 18 and older worldwide with no residency restrictions. Recipients receive archival documentation and Instagram promotion alongside funding.
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What the organizer actually says
Deadline. November 18, 2026
“Fall 2026 deadline: Tuesday, November 11, 11:59PM Pacific Standard Time (also listed as 11/18/2026 on main page)”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. $40 to apply
“$40 submission fee”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
What you get. $4,500
“$4,500 or $1,000 unrestricted cash grant. Selected artists also receive archival at hopperprize.org and potential Instagram exposure.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Who can apply. All artists age 18 and older. Open to artists around the globe. No nationality or residency restrictions stated. All career stages welcome (emerging to established).
How they choose.
“Chosen by jurors solely on basis of artistic excellence and promise of future potential. 30 artists per cycle (60 annually) selected for shortlist/archival beyond grant winners.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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