Applications open on October 1 and close October 31 at 11:59 pm cst.

At Antenna, we recognize the profound impact creative practitioners have on enriching our communities and shaping our shared cultural identity. Since July 2024, Antenna has piloted an biannual micro grant program to provide artists, writers, book artists and culture bearers with resources in support of their artistic practices. As a community arts institution, we believe in making our resources more accessible to alleviate some of the financial burdens artists face.

This fall 2026, we will be awarding 20 grants of $500 through a random selection process. Grantees will be announced by November 6, 2026. Application submissions cap at 200.

Eligibility Info:

• Minimum 5-year resident in New Orleans
• Proof of  your creative practice. We ask for either of the following: 3-5 uploaded samples of your work, social media or websites you wish to share.
• Your creative practice must have strong visual or written arts component
• You are ineligible if you are a member of Antenna’s board or team
• You are ineligible if you have received funding from Antenna in the past two years (Platforms, Antenna press award, Exhibition Stipends) or a micro grant in the last year.

We welcome your feedback as we continue to refine this funding opportunity. Please email egidirector@antenna.works with any thoughts or questions you may have.