LiberArte's Grants for Artists

Liberation Through The Arts Grants
Direct funding for artists co-creating joyful, just futures in harmony with Mother Earth.

2026 Grant Cycles

We'll offer three grant cycles this year. Apply anytime, and we’ll review applications by these deadlines:

• Winter Cycle: Apply by January 31 at 11:59 ET (funds by April 1)

• Spring Cycle: Apply by April 30 at 11:59 ET (funds by September 1)

• Fall Cycle: Apply by September 30 at 11:59 ET (funds by December 1)

If you’re not selected in one cycle, you’re welcome to reapply in the next.

Artists may receive a LiberArte grant once per calendar year.

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What We Support

We currently offer grants averaging at about $500 to individual artists advancing racial, social, and climate justice through the arts.

GRANT SELECTION CRITERIA

LiberArte prioritizes artists whose work aligns with our mission, vision, and values.

Our Mission: To nurture artists co-creating joyful and abundant futures in harmony with each other and Mother Earth. We advance racial, social and climate justice through the arts.

Our Vision: A thriving planet where all beings experience the joy and harmony unleashed by abundant creativity.

Our Values:

• Creativity & Innovation - We cultivate adaptive and emergent approaches that foster transformation.

• Affirming Global Community - We advocate for local and global solidarity that eradicates exploitative structures.

• Love in Action - We embrace love as a guiding principle, approaching relationships and situations with open and caring hearts.

Grantee Requirements

Artists selected for LiberArte’s Liberation Through the Arts Grants will be asked to:

• Provide a photo, biography and project description for our public announcement.

• Acknowledge LiberArte’s support when sharing the project publicly.

• Submit a short update and documentation of the work within nine months of receiving the grant.

An Emerging Funder

We are actively growing this program and evolving alongside our community. Stay connected! Follow us on social media, join our email list, and check back for updates. Your input helps shape our future cycles. Send us a message here. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you determine grant award amounts?

Grants currently average $500 per artist, set by our annual operating budget and adjusted as donations and earned revenue come in. We're aiming to fund at least two artists per cycle this year, growing that number as our funding grows.

What's the timeline for funding decisions, and what happens after I'm accepted?

Three cycles a year: Winter (apply by Jan 31, funded Apr 1), Spring (apply by Apr 30, funded Sep 1), Fall (apply by Sep 30, funded Dec 1). Not selected? Reapply next cycle — one grant per artist per calendar year. Once accepted, we ask for a photo, bio, and project description for our public announcement, a credit to LiberArte when you share the project, and a short update with documentation within nine months of receiving the grant. Beyond funding, we aim to use our platform to uplift your important work.

How should I submit work samples?

If you are able, we recommend providing a link to a PDF slide deck of your work samples. That's been the strong, consistent suggestion from our panelists. Keep it concise and clearly labeled so a reviewer can find the most relevant piece fast.

What's your AI use policy?

We do not impose a formal restriction on using AI tools to prepare your application. But panelists consistently score down applications that read as generic or clearly not written in the applicant's own voice. Use the tools you need, just make sure the final narrative sounds like you.

What social media links should I share?

Public links only — anything a reviewer can open without logging in or requesting access. Private accounts or expiring story links won't work for reviewers to view.

Is there a list of past grantees?

Yes — check the news page. Our first Liberation Through the Arts Grant cohort (Winter Cycle) went to Monica Villarreal (Milpa Móvil, Houston) and Diane Exavier (In the Mouth of the Sun, Brooklyn).

Other Ways to Connect with LiberArte

We’re here to support artists in multiple ways beyond grants:

• Grants Opportunity Page: Explore a curated lis t of external grants and resources. We want you to succeed, even beyond our own funding.

• Grantwriting Coaching: Need help writing g rant proposals, or want our team to write with you? Check out our coaching services to strengthen your applications.

• International Artist-in-Residence: Every couple of years, we selec t a global artist for a residency exchange. If you’re interested or want to nominate someone, contact us! Past residents include Tambacum and Amado Espinoza.

• Event Sponsorship: Hosting a cultu ral event that aligns with our mission? Submit our event sponsorship form. While we can’t guarantee every request, we review them on a rolling basis—make sure to include your sponsorship packet.

We’re actively working with partners on new funding opportunities, so stay tuned and follow us for futre updates. We’re grateful for your input as we grow this journey together!
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