Fay Chandler Creativity Grant
The Fay Chandler Creativity Grant funds MIT instructional staff to execute and publicly present cross-disciplinary, socially impactful artistic projects that intersect art, science, and technology.
Funder: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Initial Inquiry) | April 2027 (Full Proposal)
Funding Amounts: Up to $7,500 per project; one-year project window.
Summary: Supports MIT instructional staff in realizing creative projects with a required public presentation within a year, emphasizing cross-disciplinary and socially impactful artistic work.
Description
The Fay Chandler Creativity Grant, administered by the MIT Center for Art, Science & Technology (CAST), funds creative projects led by MIT full-time instructional staff (including faculty and full-time lecturers) that culminate in a public presentation within one year of the award. The grant aims to subsidize the execution of artistic projects—rather than planning or research—particularly those that are cross-disciplinary, exploratory, or challenging to fund through traditional sources. Projects that amplify the artistic work and voices of Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) are especially encouraged. The program aligns with CAST’s mission to foster innovative intersections of art, science, and technology within the MIT community.
