Printed Matter, Inc. – a leading advocate for artists’ books and experimental publishing – runs the Publisher Work Grant as an annual cycle of unrestricted funding for independent artists’ book publishers. The program, supported by the Wagner Foundation, awards three grants of $10,000 USD each in 2026 to presses that demonstrate an independent spirit, a history of at least one year of publishing, and a commitment to experimental, artist‑centric bookmaking. Eligible applicants must be active, small‑scale publishers that do not operate as commercial entities or institutional presses, and they must not have previously received this grant. The grant is unrestricted, allowing recipients to allocate funds toward production, artist fees, studio costs, equipment, or other operational needs. In addition to the monetary award, selected publishers receive a featured exhibitor presence at a forthcoming Printed Matter Art Book Fair in either New York or Los Angeles; the table is provided free of charge, though travel and accommodation costs are the grantee’s responsibility. Applications are open through Sunday, October 4, 2026, 11:59 PM EST, with no application fee. The selection process involves Printed Matter and a guest jury evaluating past work, upcoming projects, and the press’s overall impact on the artists’ book field.