Opportunity Description

International Deadline: October 4, 2026 – Now in its third year, the Publisher Work Grant program offers funding to independent presses with a history of artists’ book publishing, acknowledging awardees’ accomplishments in past work and providing the capacity-building funds to enable future book projects and publisher sustainability.

In 2026, three unrestricted grants of $10,000 USD will be awarded to three independent artists’ book publishers. Printed Matter will also extend a featured exhibitor presence at a forthcoming Printed Matter NY or LA Art Book Fair to selected presses.

Applications will be reviewed by Printed Matter and a guest jury, taking into account past work and contributions of the imprint, the strength of upcoming projects outlined, and the potential impact of the award.

ELIGIBILITY
Entities that are commercially run and exclusively publish client work are not eligible, though studios that additionally publish the work of artists under their own imprint are welcome to apply. Imprints that are connected to established institutions with other significant means of support are generally not eligible.

APPLY ONLINE – No Fee

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About:
Founded in 1976, Printed Matter, Inc. is the world’s leading non-profit organization dedicated to the dissemination, understanding and appreciation of artists’ books and related publications.

Printed Matter
231 11th Avenue
New York, NY 10001

Opportunity Categories: + Open to Multi-Media. Opportunity Types: Grants. Opportunity Tags: Below $25 Entry/Application Fee, Deadlines 09 Sept thru Oct, and Open to Artists Worldwide. Benefits: *No Participation Fee, Cash or Value Awards, and Grant.

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