The Broward Cultural Division's Artist Innovation Grant provides direct funds to professional and established artists of all disciplines for new and/or experimental art projects. The program is designed to encourage risk-taking, exploration of artistic pursuits, career advancement, interactivity, and sustained commitment to artistic work.
Awards are provided in partnership with The Community Foundation of Broward.
Based on funding availability, each grant award may be up to $15,000.
Specific Eligibility for Artist Innovation Grants
An individual artist is eligible to apply for an Artist Innovation Grant if they meet the following requirements:
- The artist is 18 years or older.
- The artist is a current resident of Broward County and intends to maintain primary residence in Broward County for the duration of the grant term. Two forms of documentation are required.
- Previously awarded Artist Innovation grantees cannot apply in this category for two (2) consecutive fiscal years following their previous award.
- Previously awarded Artist Innovation grantees cannot apply for an Artist Support grant for one (1) consecutive fiscal year following their previous award.
- The artist is in good standing with the Division, with no delinquent reports or outstanding grant documentation requirements.
Artist Innovation Events
Artist Innovation Presentation will be announced.
Application Workshops
Sign up for an application workshop to learn more! Visit our
Eventbrite page to learn more about upcoming application workshop dates.
Meet the Artists
Learn more about the innovative artists and their funded projects:
Application Deadline: August 15, 2025
Recommended Projects Announced: September 2025
Project Implementation Period: October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026
About the Community Foundation of Broward
The Community Foundation of Broward, founded in 1984, helps individuals, families and businesses create personalized charitable Funds that support game-changing philanthropy. As a grantmaking public charity, we provide leadership to find solutions to issues that matter most to Broward County residents. Through endowment we build permanent philanthropic resources to tackle Broward's challenges today and forever.
