Extra! Extra! (April)
Vol. 3; Issue 3.5
It’s mid-April at The Whole Utopianotes Catalog! Explore this compost heap of grants, fellowships, fully-funded writer & artist residencies, calls for submissions, open reading periods, jobs, gigs, fermented onionskin, eggshells, two inches of humus & more. There is something here for you. There is more than enough for everyone.
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«(NEW)» The Desperate Literature Prize for Short Fiction
International short fiction prize with first prize of €2,000, a week’s residency at Civitella Ranieri Foundation, agent consultation, and manuscript assessment.
Deadline: April 19, 2026
«(NEW)» GHOSTMACHINE Gallery - Annual Open Call 2026
Curated by MoMA Curatorial Associate Dominika Tylcz. Winners get a two- or three-person show in Chinatown, NYC this summer. (Visual Arts)
Deadline: April 19, 2026
Tree of Life Artist Grant Program
Grant program for U.S. visual artists age 60+ with demonstrable financial need to support the creation of new work across media including painting, sculpture, installation, photography, film, and performance.
Deadline: April 20, 2026
«(NEW)» BMI Composer Lab
The BMI Composer Lab offers a window into the artistry of storytelling through music. This one-of-a-kind opportunity focuses on nurturing and inspiring the next generation of composers by providing essential tools, knowledge, and connections to thrive in the competitive field of music for visual media.(Music)
Deadline: April 24, 2026
«(NEW)» Arts on the Block
Arts on the Block is a grassroots initiative designed to provide small grants of up to $1,500 specifically for artist fees for arts activities at Bronx block parties and single block festivals. (Community Art, Performance, Music)
Deadline: April 24, 2026
Page 73 - 2027 Prize for Playwriting
Provides a year of comprehensive support to one early-career playwright who has not received a professional production in New York City. The Playwriting Fellow receives an unrestricted award of $20,000 and a development budget, managed by Page 73 and the Fellow over the course of the Fellowship year, up to an additional $10,000.
Deadline: April 26, 2026
«(NEW)» The Impact Award for Native American Art
Harpo Foundation offers a $25,000 fellowship to amplify the contributions of under-recognized Native American contemporary visual artists.
Deadline: April 27, 2026
«(NEW)» 3pts Artists & Makers Impact Fund
The 3pts Artists & Makers Impact Fund is a $3,500 award supporting U.S.-based, mid-career artists and makers who create tangible objects or goods and are actively building sustainable creative businesses. (Visual Art,Ceramics,Crafts,Design,Fiber Arts, Sculpture, Printmaking)
Deadline: April 27, 2026
«(NEW)» Bob Dylan Center Songwriter Fellowship
The Fellowship was created to refine songwriting skills while forging meaningful connections with music industry creative executives through the resources of the Bob Dylan Center. Each Fellowship encompasses a $25,000 project stipend, roundtrip airfare, and travel accommodations to Tulsa, and recording time in Tulsa’s historic The Church Studio, the famous studio of Leon Russell. (Music)
Deadline: April 27, 2026
Perelman Performing Arts Center – The Democracy Cycle 2026
Artists creating new work in theater, dance, music, opera, and multi-disciplinary performance can apply for this commissioning program, which provides $60,000 in support to each awarded project.
Deadline: April 28, 2026 (5pm ET)
«(NEW)» The Democracy Cycle
The Democracy Cycle at Perelman Performing Arts Center commissions new live performing arts works in theater, dance, music, opera, and multidisciplinary practices (Performing Arts)
Deadline: April 28, 2026
«(NEW)» David Bellos Translation Prize
Literary agency Janklow & Nesbit UK has launched the David Bellos Translation Prize for translations of fiction into English and championing global literary voices. The winning translator will receive £2,000 in prize money. With the support of the author, the translated project will be submitted to publishers in the UK and US by a Janklow & Nesbit UK agent. (Translation, Literary)
Deadline: April 30, 2026
«(NEW)» Miriam Jiménez Román Fellowship
The Miriam Jiménez Román Fellowship is designed for post-doctoral candidates and junior scholars whose research advances the study of Afro-Latinx communities in the United States. (Research, Any Discipline)
Deadline: April 30, 2026
«(NEW)» Miami Book Fair Emerging Writer Fellowships
A 12-month career-launching program providing emerging writers with a $50,000 stipend, professional development opportunities, and teaching creative writing experience. (Writing)
Deadline: April 30, 2026
«(NEW)» Apophatic Art Practice and Research Exhibition & Publication
This project invites artists, art(istic) researchers, art scholars, and art educators to create a multimodal, curated publication and exhibition capturing silences, hesitations, and ineffable moments through various artistic media, narratives, and encounters with the unsayable.
Deadline: April 30, 2026
«(NEW)» Recess - Critical Writing Open Call 2026
Critical Writing at Recess supports exchange between artists and writers. Participants receive a $4,000 stipend for writing, collaborative work, and cohort sessions. (Literary Arts)
Deadline: April 30, 2026
«(NEW)» 2026 Inge Morath Award
Grant given to a woman or nonbinary photographer under the age of 30 to support the completion of a long-term documentary project. $7,500 project grant.
Deadline: April 30, 2026
«(NEW)» Whiting Nonfiction Grant for Works-in-Progress
Whiting Nonfiction Grants offer $40,000 to ten writers completing a deeply researched and imaginatively composed book-length work of nonfiction for a general adult readership. (Literary Arts)
Deadline: April 30, 2026
South Arts Creative Practice Grants
Supports professional development opportunities and milestone activities in an artist’s career that will likely lead to substantial career growth. (Multidisciplinary)
Deadline: April 30, 2026
The Cave Canem Prize
Supports the work of Black poets to overcome the obstacle of publishing their first book of poems. Winner receives $10,000; publication through one of our partner presses; 15 copies of the book; and a featured reading.
Deadline: April 30, 2026
CT Arts Foundation Spring 2026 Grant for Connecticut-Based Painters
This $75,000 competitive award will provide unrestricted financial support to individual artists from Connecticut to advance their practice, support professional development, and sustain creative work.
Deadline: April 30, 2026
The Open Fund — Artist Grants (Wisconsin)
Funding opportunity supporting artists through grant awards; details available on program website.
Deadline: April 30, 2026
Vilcek Foundation Grants
$5,000–$20,000 grants for nonprofits supporting immigrants in arts and sciences. (Arts, sciences, education)
Deadline: April 30, 2026
O’Shaughnessy Fellowships & Grants
$100,000 one-year fellowships and $10,000 grants for interdisciplinary innovators. (Research, creative practice)
Deadline: April 30, 2026
«(NEW)» Halstead Grant
The health of the jewelry industry depends on the continuous flow of new talent and design creativity. The grand prize consists of $7,500 in start-up capital and $1,000 in merchandise as well as recognition in the industry.
Deadline: May 1, 2026
«(NEW)» Bard Graduate Center Fields of the Future Fellowships
Fellowship for distinguished scholar to study the site’s decorative arts collections, culminating in a research presentation as part of a June 2027 convening. Stipend of $3,500/month.
Deadline: May 1, 2026
«(NEW)» Jacques Pépin Foundation Principal Grant ProgramThe Jacques Pépin Foundation Principal Grant Program provides one-time unrestricted grants of up to $10,000 to help strengthen and expand eligible culinary training programs across the United States. (Culinary Arts, Arts Administration)
Deadline: May 1, 2026
Franklin Furnace – Jacki Apple Award
$10,000 grant supporting New York-based performance artists. (Performance art)
Deadline: May 1, 2026
«(NEW)» The Purpose Prize from AARP
The Purpose Prize from AARP honors extraordinary older Americans who put their purpose into action to support AARP’s mission of empowering people to choose how they live as they age. Winners receive $75,000 and a year of organizational support from AARP to grow the impact of their nonprofits. (Leadership)
Deadline: May 1, 2026
«(NEW)» Create and Connect Micro Grant
The Laundromat Project offers Create and Connect micro grants of $1,500 for artists. (Arts)
Deadline: May 1, 2026
«(NEW)» Alpine Fellowship Writing Prize
Annual prize for writing on a theme TBD. First place £3,000, second and third place £1,000 each. (Writing)
Deadline: May 1, 2026
«(NEW)» Artists with Disabilities Access Program (ADAP)
Grants are awarded to individual artists at both the emerging artist level ($500) and professional artist level (up to $2,500), with no cash match required, based in Ohio. Applicants may receive only one ADAP award per year. Artists with Disabilities Access Program grantees generally receive their full request.
Deadline: May 1, 2026
«(NEW)» Waterston Desert Writing Prize
The winner is awarded a $3,000 cash prize, residency at PLAYA in Summer Lake, Oregon, and is recognized at a reading and awards celebration at the High Desert Museum.
Deadline: May 1, 2026
«(NEW)» Lavine/Ken Burns Prize for Film
The Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize for Film recognizes exemplary documentary films that tell compelling stories about American history. A prize of $200,000 is awarded to one winner, a secondary prize of $50,000 to one runner-up, and $25,000 to each of four finalists.
Deadline: May 3, 2026
«(NEW)» Small World Music Incubator
A five-month professional development program for newcomer, immigrant, and underrepresented community artists building careers in the Toronto Area. (Music)
Deadline: May 3, 2026
«(NEW)» Café Royal Grants Cultural Foundation Grant
Grants in literature, music, performance, and visual arts.
Deadline: May 4, 2026
«(NEW)» Documentary Producing Lab
The Documentary Story Lab only accepts projects in the final stages of production or early post-production. The Lab is for directors, although director/producers can apply. The Documentary Producing Lab accepts projects in active development, production or post-production. Applicants who are also directing the project they are submitting are ineligible.
Deadline: May 4, 2026
«(NEW)» Curatorial Program for Research - Hello New York
CPR Hello New York is a free professional development and networking program for resident and non-resident artists, running June 15-27. (Curatorial)
Deadline: May 4, 2026
«(NEW)» NYSCA Reserve Fund Grants (via NYFA)
Grants of up to $50,000 to help New York State nonprofit arts organizations establish or expand financial reserve funds.
Deadline: May 5, 2026
Vilcek Foundation — Vilcek Prizes for Creative Promise in Culinary Arts
$50,000 prizes for immigrant professionals in Culinary Arts (Media & Storytelling; Food & Beverage).
Deadline: May 5, 2026
«(NEW)» Tulsa Artist Fellowship
Tulsa Artist Fellowship offers three years of funding, housing, and studio space to create meaningful work in Tulsa, with the aim of bringing artists from all over US.
Deadline: May 7, 2026
Andy Warhol Foundation Arts Writers Grant
Grants ranging from $15,000–$50,000 supporting emerging and established writers producing articles, books, or short-form writing about contemporary visual art for general or specialized audiences.
Deadline: May 7, 2026
«(NEW)» Prisma Art Prize
Prisma Art Prize is an international art competition dedicated to promoting emerging painters and visual artists.
Deadline: May 10, 2026
«(NEW)» The Hopper Prize Spring 2026
We provide unrestricted cash grants in the amount of $4,500 and $1,000 to artists around the globe.
Deadline: May 12, 2026
«(NEW)» Migration in Changing Climates
Migration in Changing Climates is an interdisciplinary fellowship that invites applicants to propose projects that engage migration as an ecological, cultural, ethical, and imaginative force reshaping where and how life can move. (Any Discipline)
Deadline: May 15, 2026
«(NEW)» Pattis Family Foundation Creative Arts Book Award
A prize of $25,000 and a two- to three-day residency at Interlochen Arts Academy in Interlochen, Michigan, is given annually for a book of fiction or nonfiction published in the previous two years that centers on the creative process of an artist ... (Literary Arts)
Deadline: May 15, 2026
«(NEW)» Urban History Association Awards
Annually, the Urban History Association recognizes excellence in urban history scholarship through a series of writing and publishing awards. Prizes range from $500–$1,000, and honor books and articles within specific topic areas.
Deadline: May 15, 2026
Roy Rosenzweig Prize for Creativity in Digital History
Annual $4,000 prize recognizing innovative publicly available digital history or new media projects launched within the last two years.
Deadline: May 15, 2026
«(NEW)» Pillars Bylines
Pillars Bylines supports early-career freelance Muslim journalists focused on culture with the funding, community, and professional development needed to do this work. (Journalism,Writing)
Deadline: May 15, 2026
«(NEW)» Abbey Mural Prize
The Abbey Mural Prize supports the creation and restoration of public murals in the United States. Grants are awarded to create or restore public murals, especially those that promote accessibility and serve local audiences, and typically range from $10,000 to $40,000.
Deadline: May 18, 2026
«(NEW)» Fall Movement 2026 / Spring Movement 2027 - Open Call
Center for Performance Research (CPR) solicits applications for two distinct shared programs curated by an independent panel of artists through an open call. (Performing Arts)
Deadline: May 18, 2026
NPN Creation & Development Fund
Commissioning support program for new performance-based artistic works that advance racial and cultural justice. Provides multi-level financial support through commissioning funds and direct subsidies.
Deadline: May 18, 2026
The JGS Fellowship for Photography
Five fellowships of $8,000 each for New York State photography artists living and working outside NYC, supporting work in traditional or experimental photography and related light-based practices.
Deadline: May 19, 2026
Center for Craft – 2026 Craft Archive Fellowship
Four $5,000 awards will be offered to fellows conducting research on underrepresented craft histories. The fellowship will culminate with a featured article on Hyperallergic and a virtual program hosted by the Center for Craft.
Deadline: May 20, 2026
«(NEW)» VIA Art Fund Artistic Production Grant
VIA’s Artistic Production Grants fund the production of newly commissioned works of visual art exhibited beyond museum walls, in the public realm, or in non-traditional exhibition environments. These grants are awarded to projects that best exemplify VIA’s three core values of Artistic Production, Thought Leadership, and Public Engagement. Grant amounts range from $25,000 to $100,000.
Deadline: May 21, 2026
«(NEW)» Light of Day Award - New Theatre Script Submissions
The New Theatre in Dublin seeks full-length scripts from emerging and mid-career playwrights. Selected writers will receive critical analysis feedback from our panel of dramaturgs and fellow artists. Audience members will be encouraged to give anonymous feedback through tailored written feedback forms. Should your play go forward for production in The New Theatre, the playwright will receive free dramaturgical support from TNT to further develop their script as well as free development space in which to write. (Performing Arts)
Deadline: May 29, 2026
«(NEW)» Amoeba Productions - Call for Plays/Scripts
We are currently seeking playwrights, directors, producers, and creative teams to submit work for our Winter 2027 and Spring 2027 production slots. We are looking for shows that have not been produced/staged in NYC yet.
Deadline: May 31, 2026
«(NEW)» Buried Creek Collective’s Climate Education for Writers Program
Buried Creek Collective’s free Climate Education for Writers Program teaches participants about Philadelphia’s changing environment through hands-on experiences, meetings with experts, and instruction on waterways, land use, ecology, and infrastructure.
Deadline: May 31, 2026
«(NEW)» Eliza Moore Fellowship for Artistic Excellence
The Eliza Moore Fellowship for Artistic Excellence is awarded annually to one outstanding, early-career artist who is developing new works that address plants, gardens, or landscapes in the broad sense. This award is open to visual artists, literary artists, dancers, and musicians. The award includes a $10,000 individual grant and requires a 2 - 5 week stay at Oak Spring.
Deadline: May 31, 2026
Jonathan & Barbara Silver Foundation – Grant for Writing on Sculpture
Grant supporting emerging and established writers and scholars focused on sculpture.
Deadline: May 31, 2026
«(NEW)» Grants for Sustainable Textile Innovation
The New York Fashion Innovation Center (NYFIC) funds New York-based businesses, organizations, and individuals working to advance and scale sustainable textile development for fashion and interiors. NYFIC awards grants that advance environmentally sustainable innovations using fibers and materials grown, processed, or made in New York State across four key areas: Fiber Cultivation and Processing, Next-Generation Biomaterials and Manufacturing, Textile Supply Chain and Infrastructure Development, and Sustainable Fashion and Interior Design Industry Uses. Maximum award per project is $10,000
Deadline: June 1, 2026
Oral History Project Grant – Hagley Library
Grants up to $5,000 plus free archiving and indexing. (History, oral history)
Deadline: June 1, 2026
Ellis-Beauregard Foundation – Visual Arts Award
$50,000 award plus exhibition opportunity in Maine. (Visual arts)
Deadline: July 1, 2026
«(NEW)» Franklin Furnace XENO PRIZE for Artists Books
The Franklin Furnace XENO PRIZE awards $5,000 to publish an artist book on the topic of book banning/burning in an edition of at least 100 copies. (Literary Arts)
Deadline: July 4, 2026
«(NEW)» The Grateful American Book Prize
Prize for outstanding historical fiction, non-fiction, and biographies for readers ages 11-15. The Prize seeks to promote engagement with American history among young readers. The winner will receive a $13,000 award, a lifetime membership to The New York Historical, and a medallion designed by artist Clarice Smith. Two Honorable Mention recipients will receive $500, each, and the medallion. (Writing)
Deadline: July 31, 2026
Film & Video Poetry Symposium
International symposium and screening platform for poetry-driven moving-image work combining film, video, and poetry.
Deadline: August 31, 2026
«(NEW)» International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF)
Multiple grants programs available for women, nonbinary or trans journalists, with funds available for indigenous journalists, newsroom safety, & more.
Deadline: Rolling
Institute for Humane Studies – Expense & Event Support Grants
Grants supporting research, travel, collaborations, and academic events within the liberal tradition.
Deadline: Rolling
Economic Hardship Reporting Project – Reporting Grants
Grants for journalism on poverty, labor, and economic precarity in the U.S.
Deadline: Rolling
IndieSpace Grants
Multiple funding programs for historically excluded artists, small companies, and indie venues, open year-round or at varying times.
Deadline: Varies
Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant
Supports visual and performing artists with urgent funding for unexpected opportunities or expenses.
Deadline: Ongoing
CERF+ Emergency Grants
Emergency relief grants for artists in craft or materials-based disciplines who have experienced a career-threatening emergency.
Deadline: Rolling
Sloan Distribution Grant
The Sloan Distribution Grant is a $50,000 grant awarded by Film Independent to a film that is entering its distribution phase.
Deadline: Rolling
Max’s Kansas City Project - Emergency Grants
Max’s Emergency Relief & Resource Fund is a one-time grant of between $500 and $1000 to assist self-employed artists who are New York State Residents and who have a steady work history, but who are experiencing a temporary financial set back.
Deadline: Ongoing
