Funding for Artists
Browse our curated list of grants, fellowships, and other funding opportunities for visual artists in Northeast Ohio.
DEADLINE: April 1st, 2026
Traditional Arts Apprenticeship ↗
Ohio Arts Council
The Traditional Arts Apprenticeship (TAA) program provides support for mentor artists to work with apprentices to build understanding and proficiency in folk and traditional art forms. By supporting exemplary practitioners working with dedicated apprentices, this program allows for concentrated study and cultural transmission. Traditional Arts Apprenticeship awards support the teaching and sharing of important cultural traditions and enrich the lives of people throughout the state.
DEADLINE: April 1st, 2026
Ohio Heritage Fellowship ↗
Ohio Arts Council
Ohio Arts Council is accepting applications for the Ohio Heritage Fellowship, a lifetime achievement award, the fellowship recognizes folk and traditional artists who reflect Ohio's living cultural heritage. These awards recognize the efforts of these artists whose works are deeply embedded in their cultural communities. Fellows will receive a $5,000 monetary award and will also be recognized at a public event.
DEADLINE: April 13th, 2026
Boost Fund ↗
Assembly for the Arts
Apply for Assembly for the Arts's Boost Fund: a $1,500 boost available to artists and creative professionals in any medium who reside in Cuyahoga County and are age 18+. Easy application.
DEADLINE: May 1st, 2026
Artist Opportunities Grant ↗
Ohio Arts Council
Artist Opportunities grants support Ohio artists who have opportunities that will significantly impact their professional growth or have projects that will contribute to the vitality of their community. This grant is open to artists of all disciplines, at any stage of their career, and includes all types of artistic practice.
DEADLINE: May 1st, 2026
Artists with Disabilities Access Program (ADAP) ↗
Ohio Arts Council
The Artists with Disabilities Access Program (ADAP) provides funding that gives individual artists with disabilities the resources they need to further their artistic development. Creative expression by artists of all abilities is essential to building dynamic and diverse communities throughout Ohio. ADAP awards help artists with disabilities advance their artistic practices, making Ohio a more accessible and inclusive place to build an artistic career.
DEADLINE: May 8th, 2026
Discipline Prizes ↗
Cleveland Arts Prize
The Discipline Prizes celebrate and honor outstanding achievements in the arts, recognizing artists who demonstrate exceptional talent and dedication in their respective fields. These awards highlight the significant contributions of artists to the cultural landscape of Northeast Ohio. Emerging Artist Award, Mid-Career Artist Award, Lifetime Achievement Award.