Grants & Fellowships / Verified 2 September 2026
The John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation awards fellowships to mid-career artists in the US and Canada with demonstrated contributions to their field. Awards range from approximately $25,000 to $100,000+ and support 6–12 months of work. The application deadline is September 15, 2026, there is no fee, and applicants must be citizens or permanent residents who have not previously received the fellowship.
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What the organizer actually says
Deadline. September 15, 2026
“September 15, 2026 at 11:59 EST (application); September 29, 2026 (work samples due or postmarked); October 13, 2026 (reference letters due)”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. Free to apply
“No application fee”On file — not confirmed on a public page
What you get. Cash stipend, varies by need (~$25k–$100k+); supports 6–12 months
“Unrestricted fellowship funds; amounts set individually by the Foundation.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How long. Fellowship year; funds unrestricted
Who can apply. Must be citizen or permanent resident of United States or Canada; mid-career professional with notable contributions to field; propose significant project; apply as individual or pair. Not eligible: prior Guggenheim Fellows, current student
“Must be citizen or permanent resident of United States or Canada”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How they choose. ~3–4% accepted; peer-review committees
“Each application read in full by two to five confidential reviewers, themselves former Fellows, then a Committee of Selection; results notified by email in late April.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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