--- title: Verdant Fund Project Grant 2026 description: Alabama's Verdant Fund awards project grants up to $7,000 for public-facing visual art projects by Alabama-based artists. url: https://www.artsume.com/programs/59191b33-d0d2-4d89-b291-014d4e0592d0 type: program status: closed createdAt: "2026-09-29" updatedAt: "2026-10-10" programType: Grant organization: The Verdant Fund organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/verdant-fund deadline: "2026-10-09" location: Alabama, United States isOnline: false compensationRange: Grants of up to $7,000 per project, with $60,000 dispersed annually across all awards. disciplines: - public art - murals - installation art - sculpture - artist books - fiber art - craft - socially engaged art - new media - moving image - visual art - mural - installation - artist book - zine --- # Verdant Fund Project Grant 2026 **Hosted by:** The Verdant Fund **Type:** Grant | **Location:** Alabama, United States | **Deadline:** October 9, 2026 ## About This Program ### Overview The Verdant Fund awards grants of up to $7,000, with a total of $60,000 dispersed annually. These project grants support non-traditional, public-facing visual art projects that take place within the state of Alabama and are led by Alabama-based visual artists. Eligible applicants include individual artists, artist-curators, collectives, or collaboratives, provided the lead applicant resides in Alabama. ### Project Criteria Funded projects must: - Be artist-driven. - Occur outside traditional venues (e.g., museums, galleries, art centers). - Include a public-facing component that engages the local community. Projects may be interdisciplinary but must be grounded in visual arts. The Verdant Fund does not support projects that are primarily: - Film (narrative or documentary) - Performing arts, event production, music, dance - Product design, decorative arts, or architecture Exceptions may be considered if a significant visual arts component is present. We acknowledge that disciplinary boundaries can be fluid and welcome projects that are conceptually and formally rooted in visual arts. ### Examples of Projects We Support - Visual art interventions in public spaces (e.g., murals, billboards, digital wraps) - Site-specific installations in non-art venues or public spaces - Temporary sculptures - Artist books, zines, or short-run publications with free public access - Community-engaged fiber art or craft projects that advance the field - Socially engaged or civic practice projects with collaborative public components - Moving image or new media work grounded in visual arts - Dialogue-driven practices (e.g., podcasts, research, criticism, art journalism) - Experiments in new media or materials - Innovative exhibition or programming formats in unconventional spaces ### What We Do Not Support - Projects presented as part of an art institution's regular programming (nonprofit or for-profit) - Projects accessible only behind a paywall or by limited invitation - Projects without a lead artist who resides in Alabama - Projects not meaningfully contributing to the field of visual arts ### Eligibility Applicants must: - Be an artist or artistic collaborative with a professional documented practice - Reside in Alabama and maintain a permanent address in the state The Fund prioritizes proposals from: - Women artists - Artists of color - Artists with disabilities - LGBTQ+ artists - Artists working in or from rural Alabama ### Selection Process A panel of three jurors — regional and national artists, curators, and arts professionals — will review applications. Verdant Fund partners (Alabama Contemporary Art Center, the Coleman Center for the Arts, and Space One Eleven) do not select awardees. Proposals are evaluated on the following criteria: 1. Artistic Strength - Clarity, originality, technical and conceptual execution 2. Equity + Relevance - Positionality, cultural timing, access, and representation 3. Critical Value - Thoughtfulness, research, and cultural contribution 4. Clarity - Transparency of idea, process, and outcomes 5. Project Integration - Alignment of concept, form, audience, and scale 6. Feasibility - Budget, logistics, timeline, and capacity 7. Community Experience - Public interaction, co-creation, and engagement ### Timeline - Application Opens: August 10, 2026 - Application Closes: October 9, 2026 - Grant Notifications: December 2026 - Earliest Project Start Date: January 2027 - Project Completion Date: December 2027 ### How to Apply Applications must be submitted through Submittable. You will be asked to provide: - Website - Bio - Demographic Information (This information is required to ensure the Verdant Fund is supporting projects and artists in alignment with our mission and stated priorities. Responses are used for internal tracking and reporting only.) - Resume or CV - Project Summary and Description, clearly describing what you plan to do, when and where it will happen, who is involved, how it meets the public-facing requirement, and how it relates to contemporary visual art - Project Budget (template provided) - Up to seven work samples (related to the proposed project or representative of prior work) Accepted file types: JPG (≤1MB), video links (Vimeo), audio files, PDFs or Word docs. ### Need Help? Contact info@verdantfund.org. ## Eligibility & Requirements - **Geographic Eligibility:** Regional - **Disciplines:** public art, murals, installation art, sculpture, artist books, fiber art, craft, socially engaged art, new media, moving image, visual art, mural, installation, artist book, zine - **Note:** Applicants must be an artist or artistic collaborative with a professional documented practice, reside in Alabama, and maintain a permanent address in the state. The Fund prioritizes proposals from women artists, artists of color, artists with disabilities, LGBTQ+ artists, and artists working in or from rural Alabama. Funded projects must be artist-driven, occur outside traditional venues, and include a public-facing component. Projects presented as part of an art institution's regular programming, behind a paywall, or without a lead artist residing in Alabama are not supported. ### Additional Requirements - Website - Bio - Demographic information - Resume or CV - Project Summary and Description - Project Budget (template provided) - Up to seven work samples (JPG ≤1MB, Vimeo video links, audio files, PDFs or Word docs) ## Compensation & Benefits Grants of up to $7,000 per project, with $60,000 dispersed annually across all awards. **Includes:** Stipend The Verdant Fund awards grants of up to $7,000 per project, with a total pool of $60,000 dispersed annually across all awards. ## Timeline - **Opens:** August 9, 2026 - **Deadline:** October 9, 2026 - **Program Start:** January 1, 2027 - **Program End:** December 31, 2027 ## Contact **Email:** info@verdantfund.org ## How to Apply Apply at: https://verdantfund.org/grants/apply-for-a-grant/