Anonymous Was A Woman Environmental Art Grants
The AWAW Environmental Art Grants fund in-progress U.S. environmental art projects led by women, transgender, and gender-nonconforming artists, focusing on ethical engagement, public participation, and ecological impact.
Funder: New York Foundation for The Arts
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000 per project; typically 20–25 grants awarded per cycle; funds must be used between August 2027–August 2028 (anticipated)
Summary: Supports U.S.-based environmental art projects led by women, transgender, and gender-nonconforming artists, emphasizing public engagement and ethical environmental impact.
Key Information: Only existing/in-progress projects with a free, public engagement component are eligible; new projects are not eligible.
Description
The Anonymous Was A Woman Environmental Art Grants (AWAW EAG), administered by the New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA), provide funding for environmental art projects in the United States and U.S. Territories led by women, transgender, and gender-nonconforming artists. The program seeks to support projects that inspire ethical engagement with environmental issues, not only identifying problems but also fostering meaningful solutions and public participation. Projects should demonstrate deep consideration of ecological and social ethics, and those exploring interdependence, relationships, and systems—especially those rooted in Indigenous and ancestral practices—are encouraged. All funded projects must include a free, public engagement component during the grant term.
