Center for Craft
Free
Closing: 17th October ’25
The Center for Craft awards grants of up to $15,000 to support new and interdisciplinary research about craft in the United States. The grant encourages innovative research on critical issues in craft theory and history, investigates neglected questions on craft history and criticism, and supports new cross-disciplinary approaches to scholarship in craft. Proposals are welcome from applicants with a range of affiliations, including independent and academic researchers, artist-researchers, curators, organizations and institutions, and scholars. This grant is intended to support research and is NOT for the creation of artwork. Examples of craft research might include: research providing new insight into work by historical or contemporary craft in the U.S., projects presenting a new understanding of the relationship between handmade production and digital technologies, or research that addresses underrepresentation in craft. Recipients become members of the Center for Craft Alumni Network, offering valuable resources, networking opportunities, and ongoing support for craft research. The grant period runs for 18 months from January 1, 2026.