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The Awesome Foundation Grants (Various Chapters)
The Awesome Foundation
July 12, 2026Worldwide (Varies by specific local chapter)
No-strings-attached micro-grant provided directly to the individual artist to bring an idea to life.
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No-strings-attached micro-grant provided directly to the individual artist to bring an idea to life.
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Open globally to individuals or small teams depending on the active chapter. Applicants must have innovative, near-ready projects that directly impact the local community.
Dates & details
- Deadline
- Rolling deadlines; next imminent deadlines are July 12, 2026 for Portland; July 31, 2026 for St. Pa…
- Duration
- Project-based
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$1,000
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Free to apply (no fee)
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- Art is Everywhere! Grants 2027 — New BedfordNew Bedford Creative · New Bedford, Massachusetts, USA · Deadline: Oct 20, 2026