EVENT LINK: https://filmnorth.org/filmmaker-support/mcknight/

FEE: Free to apply

McKnight Media Artist Fellowships – Applications Open

FilmNorth, in collaboration with the McKnight Foundation, is accepting applications for the McKnight Media Artist Fellowships. Four Minnesota-based media artists working beyond the emerging stage will each receive a $25,000 unrestricted fellowship. This is not a project-specific grant.

Eligible disciplines include film, television and streaming (writers and directors), podcast and radio, interactive and virtual reality, gaming, web-based media, and other emerging media forms.

Application Opens: February 2
Deadline: March 23, 5 PM
Recipients Announced: June 29

Learn more and apply:
https://filmnorth.org/filmmaker-support/mcknight/

EVENT LINK: https://www.arts.gov/honors/heritage/make-a-national-heritage-fellowship-nomination

FEE: Free to nominate

NEA National Heritage Fellowships

The NEA is now accepting nominations for the 2027 NEA National Heritage Fellowships. These fellowships are the nation’s highest honor in the folk and traditional arts and recognize artists and individuals who have significantly contributed to our nation’s rich cultural heritage. Nominees must be actively participating in their respective art form, whether as practitioners, mentors, instructors, or scholars, and must be worthy of national recognition.

Note: Beginning this year, nominations are active for one year only. Nominations made previously must be resubmitted this year to remain active.

Deadlines: 

·     Submit the online nomination form through the NEA's website
(Part 1): Monday, May 11, 2026, by 11:59 p.m. EST.

·     Additional required materials through Applicant Portal
(Part 2): Friday, May 22, 2026, by 11:59 p.m. EST.