Microgrants 2026

Rhizome’s Microgrants are an annual grant program that supports the creation of new web‑based and networked cultural projects. Since 2014, the organization has awarded small grants ranging from $500 to $1500 to artists, technologists, and creators whose work engages with digital media, the internet, and online culture. The 2026 call invites proposals across several thematic categories—including Permanence, Hand‑Made, Co‑Op, and an additional Terrell Davis Microgrants Fund—each partnered with curators and institutions such as Larva Labs, Joygill Moriah, and Liz Mputu. Applications are reviewed by Rhizome staff and a jury of artists and technologists. Eligibility is broad: anyone can apply, regardless of professional status or prior experience, and no specific nationality or residency requirements are imposed. Submissions must relate to digital art or networked culture, and certain categories (e.g., Hand‑Made) exclude AI‑generated works. The application deadline is November 20, 2026, after which selected grantees will receive funding, mentorship, and exposure through Rhizome’s platforms. The program is recurring on an annual basis, with the next edition expected to open in the following year. Applicants can submit their proposals via the provided Notion form link.

grant funding ($500‑$1500), mentorship from Rhizome staff and jurors, exposure on Rhizome platforms

Open to all; no specific nationality, residency, or professional artist requirement; projects must relate to digital art and networked culture; AI‑generated works not allowed in Hand‑Made category