The Queer|Art Design Grant supports projects that explore queer legacies and futures. The program will award two $10K grants to queer creatives across design industries, making it the largest cash grant for LGBTQ+ designers in the country.
The Queer|Art Design Grant supports new creative projects exploring queer histories, legacies, and futures, while helping provide visibility and opportunity for emerging LGBTQ+ design talent.
The program will award two $10,000 USD grants to emerging queer creatives across the design industry, making it the largest cash grant for LGBTQ+ designers in the country. Applications are due August 14, 2026; apply here.
The Queer|Art Design Grant provides critical support to US-based designers working across a variety of disciplines, including graphic design, architecture/landscape architecture, industrial/product design, fashion/textile/wearables, digital design, service design, furniture/home decor, materials research, interior design, and more.
In its inaugural year, The Queer|Art Design Grant will be judged by an esteemed panel of designers, curators, architects, and cultural leaders, including Bex McCharen, Salome Asega, Cristina Grajales, Jaffer Kolb, and Paul Soulellis.
How to Apply
Apply at this link: https://queerartmentorship.slideroom.com/#/login/program/89798
The application requires:
- Contact info, narrative bio, and headshot
- Demographic information
- Resume/CV
- One sentence description of your proposed project
- 300 word description of your proposed project
- Timeline for project completion
- Project budget
- 2 references that can speak to your practice
- Work samples (10 examples of completed work, 5 samples demonstrating your proposed project)
While we have publicised this opportunity, please note that: (i) the application and selection process is managed by the advertising company/organisation; and (ii) we rely on them to: provide accurate, up-to-date details about themselves and the opportunity; ensure that opportunities are ethical and paid fairly. To report a listing, please email [email protected].