What Would You Do With $1000

The No More Starving Artists Foundation (NMSAF) is pleased to announce the launch of their 2026 Microgrant, What Would You Do With $1000. This microgrant’s goal is to support the creation of new work, the completion of an ongoing project, professional development, or a new experimental concept to help enhance the artist’s work.

NMSAF is a 501(c)3 that’s goal is to help artists of all disciplines build a strong legacy through their artistic profession. Their mission is to help primarily Palm Beach County artists be sustainable personally and professionally by providing opportunities and service

What Would You Do With $1000 microgrant is exclusively for artists living in Palm Beach County. The concept was developed to help creatives of all disciplines in the creation of new work, the completion of an ongoing project, professional development or a new experimental concept to help enhance the artist's work.

• Grant Amount: $1000
• Number of Awards: TBD
• Application Fee: $10 Submission (Non-refundable)
• Application Deadline: December 15, 2026 11:59 PM est.
• Winner(s) will receive a one-year membership to NMSAF.

Jurors:

TBA

County Eligibility:

Palm Beach

Artist eligibility:

Visual artists, musicians, vocalists, literary artists, designers, dancers, culinary, poets, writers, film makers 

Note: ABSOLUTELY NO DEVELOPMENT WITH THE USE OF AI.

Must be the artist's original art.

No collaborations can be submitted

Please provide an artist statement in the artist statement area. Do not add a bio nor a resume in that section. 

*What is an artist statement?

An artist's statement (or artist statement) is an artist's written description of their work either overall or the specific pieces. The brief verbal written representation is for, and in support of, their own work to give the viewer understanding. Not the artist’s bio or resume.

Description of Intent:

Artist must give a detailed written narrative outlining the specific idea that they wish to articulate with their art and why this funding matters for this project. It should be able to coincide with the proposal video submission that will be provided.

Proposal Video submission:

 Artist must create a short, high-impact video submission (30 to 60 seconds), describing what they will be using the funds for.  The presentation needs to be creative, brief, clear, and passionate. This will be provided in the portfolio section of the submission process.

 Image Samples

Artist must submit three (3) images of work or presentations of their disciplines. Examples can be actual artwork, book covers, poster of events, photos of performances.  The images need to be quality and professional looking. Please follow the guidelines for Call for Entry requirements.

NMSAF is seeking an artist/creative of any discipline who is actively working on their creative practice at a serious capacity.

• Open to professional artists over 18 years old residing in Palm Beach County only. Applicants must not be currently enrolled in an active educational program.
• Must live in Palm Beach County.
• For emerging, mid-career, and established artists.
• Open to artists of any discipline (Visual, dance, music, acting, literary, writer, culinary etc.)
• Artists cannot apply in teams. Only as a solo artist.
• No AI Generation: All submitted works, concepts, and accompanying materials must be original, conceived and executed solely by human hands, minds or voices.