February Opportunities
Vol. 3; Issue 1
It’s February at The Whole Utopianotes Catalog! A blessed insurrection of fellowships, funding, grants, gigs, free writer & artist residencies, open calls for submissions, jobs, chalky hearts, flirty riddles, righteous struggle & more. Recent adds marked with «(NEW)»
But first a note from Adrian Shirk:
There is something here for everyone. And there is more than enough to go around. Become a paid subscriber and keep the Catalog going strong in 2026! I’m an author, adjunct, agent, theatre artist and mother of a toddler and, like many of you, I survive on multiple low-wage freelance income streams. Starting this month, most of the Catalog moves behind a paywall, BUT the Fellowships, Grants & Prizes section in the monthly flagship list will remain FREE.
Current paid subscribers and institutional subscribers: your rate is grandfathered in! If you’re a free subscriber, sign up before February 15th to lock in the current rate of $5/month. After that, the subscription rate will increase to $7/month, and the offerings will expand. In addition to the mid-month Extra! Extra! bonus listings and 30-minute complimentary consultation, spring 2026 will bring you:
«(NEW)» Searchable database + application helper
«(NEW)» Library of templates and tools
«(NEW)» Princess Grace Awards
Dedicated to upholding the legacy of Her Serene Highness Princess Grace of Monaco, (née Grace Kelly). Her commitment to advance the arts in the United States is sustained by the Princess Grace Awards which supports and elevates extraordinary early career artists in theater, dance and film through game-changing grants.
Deadline: February 2, 2026
Pegasus Poetry Book Prize
The Pegasus Poetry Book Prize honors a poet aged 40 or older for their first or second poetry collection. In addition to publication of the manuscript by Graywolf Press, the awardee receive $10,000 with funding for a residency opportunity
Deadline: February 2, 2026
Spencer Fellowship for Education Reporting
The Spencer Fellowship for Education Reporting is open to journalists and educators who want to develop and publish an ambitious long-form journalism project that advances public understanding of education. Four fellows will be selected for this yearlong program based at Columbia Journalism School plus $85,000 + travel budget
Deadline: February 3, 2026
«(NEW)» The Trace – 2026 Editing Fellowship
The Trace is America’s only nonprofit newsroom devoted exclusively to covering the gun violence epidemic. The one-year, salaried program is geared toward early- to mid-career journalists who are looking to establish themselves as editors, but have not had the opportunity to pursue editing full time.
Deadline: February 4, 2026
«(NEW)» Fine Arts Work Center 2026-2027 Visual Arts Fellowship
Visual Arts Fellows are provided for seven months with a private furnished apartment and a separate work studio of approximately 400 sq ft. Fellows are awarded a $1250 monthly stipend plus a $1000 exit stipend to support relocation at the end of the Fellowship. Provincetown, MA.
Deadline: February 6, 2026
«(NEW)» Texas Observer – David McHam Fellowship for Investigative Reporting
One- to two-year full-time investigative reporting fellowship focused on Texas politics and policy; salary starts at $63,000.
Deadline: February 6, 2026
AT&T Untold Stories Call for Feature Scripted Film Projects
Five narrative feature projects pitch at Tribeca; one winner receives $1.2M to produce a feature film.
Deadline: February 6, 2026
«(NEW)» NYC Department of Transportation Art Program
Public art commissions for temporary murals, sculptures, and installations across NYC infrastructure sites.
Deadline: February 8, 2026
«(NEW)» Giangiacomo Feltrinelli Foundation – Border Stories Journalism Prize
International journalism prize for reported features on European border regions; €700 for each of four winners.
Deadline: February 9, 2026
«(NEW)» Rauschenberg Dancer Emergency Grants – Cycle 22
One-time emergency grants of up to $3,000 for professional dancers.
Deadline: February 10, 2026
Artflow Prize 2026
Biannual international prize offering cash awards and collaboration opportunities for emerging artists.
Deadline: February 10, 2026
2026 Feature Film Producers Track: Lab & Fellowship
The 2026–2027 Feature Film Producers Fellowship is a yearlong program designed to nurture emerging producers with project-specific support through the Producers Lab, year-round mentorship from a dedicated industry mentor, film industry networking opportunities, professional development and project advancement strategy workshops, and ongoing support from Sundance Institute staff.
Deadline: February 11, 2026
«(NEW)» New Voices Filmmaker Grant
An ongoing initiative in partnership with Netflix to support emerging directors with $25,000 in funding to create new work that celebrates LGBTQ+ stories and perspectives – in addition to mentorship, networking, and professional development opportunities!
Deadline: February 12, 2026
Sundance Institute Ignite x Adobe Fellowship
Are you 18–25 and looking to take your filmmaking career to the next level? Sundance Institute and Adobe are seeking 10 fellows for the Sundance Institute Ignite x Adobe Fellowship, which includes funding and professional development. To be considered, submit a short film under 15 minutes.
Deadline: February 12, 2026
«(NEW)» Triple Canopy – Publication Intensive
Free two-week publication-focused program for early-career writers, artists, designers, and researchers; stipends available.
Deadline: February 13, 2026
Heartbeat of the City Public Art Artist Residency – coLAB Arts
Ten-month public art residency in New Brunswick, NJ, including studio space and a $10,000 commission.
Deadline: February 13, 2026
«(NEW)» Salt Lick Incubator Grants
The Salt Lick Incubator is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting emerging musicians in building sustainable careers. We offer artist project grants ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 to artists for projects such as producing a song or album, creating a music video, developing social media assets, pressing vinyl, touring, or enhancing branding and marketing strategies.
Deadline: February 15, 2026
«(NEW)» Gay & Lesbian Review – Charles S. Longcope Jr. Writers & Artists Grant
Up to three grants of $5,000 each for poetry or fiction projects focused on LGBTQ+ themes; includes publication.
Deadline: February 15, 2026
«(NEW)» Poetry Society of America – Summer Fellowship
Fully funded week-long poetry workshop with Lynn Melnick in Brooklyn (June 22–27, 2026).
Deadline: February 15, 2026
«(NEW)» Forge Project Fellowship 2026
Funded fellowship for Indigenous artists, scholars, organizers, and cultural workers in Hudson Valley, NY. Each Forge Project Fellow will receive $25,000 USD toward their practice and will have full access to the Forge Project site, libraries, and lending collection of living Indigenous artists during their fellowship. 2026 Fellows will also have the opportunity to present their work to the local Forge Project audience on site as well as a wider international audience via social media.
Deadline: February 15, 2026
«(NEW)» Report for America – 2026 Corps Member Program
Two-year newsroom placement covering underreported communities; salaries average $50,000–$60,000.
Deadline: February 16, 2026
Terra Foundation for American Art — Convening Grants
Grants supporting convenings that expand and challenge narratives in American and Indigenous art.
Deadline: February 16, 2026 (LOI) / April 24, 2026 (Proposal)
«(NEW)» Trans Journalists Association – Reporting Fellowship
Six-month reporting fellowship on trans rights and communities; $5,000 stipend plus mentorship.
Deadline: February 20, 2026
«(NEW)» Right to Write Awards
Full tuition award ($3,650) for a 7-month mentorship program supporting BIPOC or Veteran writers.
Deadline: February 22, 2026
«(NEW)» Recess – Session Program
Artist workspace and development program with support valued at $22,500–$25,000. Recess partners with artists, youth, writers, and their chosen publics to create transformative cultural experiences.
Deadline: February 23, 2026
«(NEW)» London Library – Emerging Writers Programme
One year of free London Library membership plus workshops, mentorship, and anthology publication.
Deadline: February 23, 2026
«(NEW)» The Shed – Open Call
A commissioning program for early-career, NYC-based artists across disciplines with development, funding and presentation opportunities.
Deadline: February 24, 2026
«(NEW)» Matthew Power Literary Reporting Award
$15,000 grant supporting early-career journalists working on character-driven literary reporting projects, run through the Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute
Deadline: February 22, 2026
«(NEW)» Altavoz Lab – Nick Oza Visual Fellowship
$15,000 fellowship for documentary photographers in Arizona and New Mexico working on community-rooted projects.
Deadline: February 23, 2026
«(NEW)» The Incubator for Executive Leaders of Color
Six-month leadership development and community support program for executive-level arts administrators in NYC.
Deadline: February 25, 2026
«(NEW)» Center for Book Arts – 2026 Book Art Research Fellowship
Scholarly research fellowship using book art collections; $1,200 stipend for 2–3 weeks on-site research.
Deadline: February 28, 2026
«(NEW)» Bader + Simon Empowerment Grant
Bader + Simon brings recognition to the achievements of underrepresented artists by empowering communities to collaborate around art, education, and social justice issues. $7,500.
Deadline: February 28, 2026
«(NEW)» Black Caucus of the American Library Association – Self-Publishing Awards
Two $2,500 prizes for self-published poetry and fiction e-books by African American writers.
Deadline: February 28, 2026
«(NEW)» MAXmachina Laboratory Program
Artist lab for experimental performance integrating science or technology; artist stipends $5,000–$7,500.
Deadline: March 1, 2026
«(NEW)» Furthermore Grants in Publishing
Publishing grants for nonprofit-supported nonfiction books in arts, history, and design; $1,500–$12,000. Fiscal sponsor required.
Deadline: March 1, 2026
«(NEW)» Sixtwelve Music Residencies & Grants
Music support including $16,000 recording residencies and $5,000 touring or video grants.
Deadline: March 13, 2026
Ovissi Foundation – 2026 Awards for Artists of Iranian Heritage
Multiple grants supporting artists and nonprofit organizations of Iranian heritage across disciplines.
Deadline: March 1, 2026
Spector Craft Prize for Emerging Artists
Five early-career craft artists receive $10,000 and mentorship.
Deadline: March 1, 2026
Museum Foundation of the Philippines Grant 2026
Grant supporting research, curatorial, publication, and professional development projects related to Philippine art and culture.
Deadline: March 1, 2026
NXTHVN – Studio and Curatorial Fellowships
Ten-month paid residency offering mentorship, professional development, and community engagement for artists and curators. New Haven, Connecticut.
Deadline: March 2, 2026
Dance Workforce Resilience (DWR) Fund
Funding for freelance dancers working between Jan 2025–Apr 2026.
Deadline: March 3, 2026 (Rolling until)
«(NEW)» Phillip and Edith Leonian Foundation Grants
Funding for photography education, exhibitions, archives, community projects, and professional development.
Deadline: March 15, 2026
«(NEW)» NIAS Fellowship (Netherlands Institute for Advanced Study)
Five- or ten-month fellowships for humanities and social science scholars in Amsterdam. Funding, housing and more provided.
Deadline: March 16, 2026
«(NEW)» National Poetry Series – 2026 Open Competition
Five winners receive $10,000 each and book publication for a poetry manuscript.
Deadline: March 21, 2026
«(NEW)» Anja Niedringhaus Courage in Photojournalism Award
International Women’s Media Foundation presents a global award for women and gender-nonconforming photojournalists; $20,000 cash prize.
Deadline: March 31, 2026
«(NEW)» MET Publication Grants (Leonard A. Lauder Research Center)
Grants supporting book-length and peer-reviewed publications in modern art and visual culture.
Deadline: March 31, 2026
«(NEW)» Franklin Furnace FUND for Performance Art (2026–27)
Grants of $2,000–$10,000 supporting major performance art works in New York City.
Deadline: April 1, 2026
MLA Professional Development Grants (Part-Time Faculty)
$1,000 grants supporting professional development expenses for part-time faculty members who are MLA members.
Deadline: Rolling until April 10, 2026
«(NEW)» 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)» 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
