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Anonymous Was A Woman Environmental Art Grants
New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA)
About the Open Call
The AWAW EAG supports environmental art projects that inspire thought, action, and ethical engagement. The award is open to women, transgender, and gender-nonconforming artists. Projects must engage an environmental issue at some scale, illustrating thorough consideration of ecological and social ethics. For the 2026 cycle, the program will distribute over $470,000 in funding. Projects may work within any artistic discipline and must already be in development at the time of application.
What is Offered
Grants of up to $20,000
Requirements
Applicants must identify as a woman, transgender, and/or gender-nonconforming artist; be 18 years or older; be the project lead; reside in the U.S. or its territories; and not be enrolled in a degree-seeking program during the grant term. Projects must focus on environmental issues, be in progress, and include a free public engagement component completed by August 2027.
How to Apply
Apply via the Submittable platform at https://apply.nyfa.org/submit/346923/2026-anonymous-was-a-woman-environmental-art-grants. Applications must be submitted in English.
Key Information
Deadline
April 7, 2026
Location
United States
Categories
Compensation
paid
This call is no longer accepting applications.