IPA Guide to funding
opportunities
The listings provided here are a combination of grants, awards and scholarships, as well as other funding guides.
This guide is a starting point for IPA Fellows and is not meant to be an exhaustive list.
Fellows are encouraged to conduct their own research for additional opportunities.
This guide is a starting point for IPA Fellows and is not meant to be an exhaustive list.
Fellows are encouraged to conduct their own research for additional opportunities.
AIA
Grants, ScholarshipsAwards architecture grants & fellowships to support research.
AIA New York
Grants, AwardsDatabase of architecture grants and awards.
Architects Foundation
Grants, ScholarshipsAwards architecture scholarships and professional development grants to architects pursuing enrichment opportunities.
Art Deadlines List
Grants, Scholarships, AwardsList includes opportunities (e.g. public art commissions, competitions, jobs and internships call for entries) for artists of all ages and disciplines.
Artwork Archive
Grants, AwardsList of artist residencies, international open calls, artist grants, exhibition opportunities and art competitions.
Creative Capital
Grants, AwardsList of residencies, grant, and award opportunities for artists.
Creative Capital Award
[closed for 2025] AwardsProvides unrestricted project grants which can be drawn down over a multi-year period, bespoke professional development services, and community-building opportunities.
New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA)
Grants, AwardsNYFA provides over $4 million in cash grants each year to individuals pursuing artistic excellence in all forms.
NYFA Award Source
Grants, Scholarships, AwardsDatabase listing opportunities for artists from all over the globe.
Pick Up the Flow
Grants, ScholarshipsOnline community and resource-sharing platform that aims to democratize access to opportunities in NYC.
Architectural League of New York - Independent Projects Grant
[on pause] GrantsA competitive grant program that is open to New Yorkers who work in any of the design fields. Supports self-generated projects in design practice.
The National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA)
Grants, Scholarships, AwardsDirectory of state arts agencies. Select your region to view state-based art organizations and the funding opportunities available.
The New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) - Statewide Regrant
GrantsNYSCA initiates funding partnerships with regional arts councils and cultural organizations. The local grant making organizations provide support in a wide range of arts disciplines.
Words of Mouth
Grants, AwardsA weekly newsletter sharing opportunities for professional and creative development across design, the arts, education, information, and the built environment.