Anonymous Was A Woman Environmental Art Grants
AWAW EAG funds in-progress environmental art projects by women, transgender, and gender-nonconforming artists, focusing on public engagement and ecological/social ethics.
Funder: New York Foundation for The Arts
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000 per project; total program funding typically exceeds $470,000 annually.
Summary: Supports environmental art projects led by women, transgender, and gender-nonconforming artists in the U.S. and territories, emphasizing public engagement and ecological/social ethics.
Key Information: Only existing projects already in development are eligible; new projects are not accepted.
Description
The Anonymous Was A Woman Environmental Art Grants (AWAW EAG) program funds environmental art projects that inspire ethical engagement and public participation on ecological and social issues. The grants are open to women, transgender, and gender-nonconforming artists residing in the United States and U.S. Territories. Projects must be in development (not new), demonstrate artistic merit, and include a free, public-facing component that benefits the community. Funded work may explore topics such as regeneration, eco-social engagement, decarbonization, ecofeminism, climate change, systems-restoration, interspecies relationships, and more, with a strong focus on sustainability and ethical materials.
