Grants For Creators With October 2024 Deadlines

As we enter the last quarter of the year, many of us are thinking about ways to finish the year strong. Why not consider grant funding?

For October, we've curated (112) grants for creatives and small business owners totaling approximately $2.2M.

Preview a handful of funding opportunities below and browse our complete list of October grants . Good luck!

1. The Marilyn Newmark Memorial Grant for Sculptors

This is a $5,000 prize for a sculptor specializing in animal sculpture who has demonstrated a commitment to sculpting and outstanding ability in his/her body of work. The grant is for a mature body of work; sculptures created in workshops or instructional settings should not be submitted.

Deadline: October 7, 2024

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2. The Jonathan Larson Grant - For Early-Career Musical Theatre Composers, Lyricists & Librettists

The grant is awarded to musical theatre composers, lyricists, librettists, or writing teams early in their careers to support artistic endeavors and safeguard long-term music writing careers. The funding amount is not disclosed.

Deadline: October 13, 2024

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3. The 2024 - 2025 PJI Editor's Prize - For BIPOC Writers

This contest is open to BIPOC writers with previously unpublished, original book-length publications. The winning volume will be published by Fordham Press, and the author will receive $1,000, a virtual launch with Poetic Justice Institute, and a one-on-one publicity consultation.

Deadline: October 15, 2024

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4. The WORTHLESSSTUDIOS Photographer in Residence Program

This unique 1-month-long photography residency takes place inside a mobile darkroom Airstream trailer. This program supports emerging photographers looking to utilize a private darkroom facility to enhance their practice and advance their body of work located anywhere within a 3-hour drive from Brooklyn, NY. A $1,500 Artist Stipend will be provided.

Deadline: Rolling

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