Investing in Artists: Tools & Equipment
This grant supports craft, folk, and traditional artists in select states to buy or repair tools and equipment vital to their creative work.
Funder: Center for Cultural Innovation
Due Dates: June 26, 2026 (Full application deadline, 11:59 a.m. PT)
Funding Amounts: $1,000–$5,000 per award; $60,000 total available; ~12–22 grants expected
Summary: Supports individual craft, folk, and traditional artists in select U.S. states/DC to purchase tools and equipment that advance their object-based creative work.
Key Information: 2026 eligibility limited to residents of CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ME, MD, MA, NH, NJ, NY, NC, PA, RI, SC, VT, or VA.
Description
The Investing in Artists: Tools & Equipment program, administered by the Center for Cultural Innovation (CCI) with support from the Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation, is a competitive grant opportunity for individual craft, folk, and traditional artists. The program provides funding specifically for the purchase or repair of tools and equipment that are essential to the creation of object-based work. The 2026 cycle is open to artists residing full-time in select states and the District of Columbia, with eligibility rotating annually. The grant is intended to provide "linchpin support"—enabling artists to meet demand, improve safety, replace outdated equipment, or elevate the quality of their craftsmanship.
