Grants for Radical Writers, Artists, and Practitioners | Call for proposals | Fall 2024
Grant applications for this year closed on March 31st, 2025. Applicants will hear back on or before June 30th, 2025 about whether they received a grant.
Timeline
Applications Open: November 30th, 2024
Applications Close: March 31st, 2025
Recipients Notified: On or before June 30th, 2025
Grant Acceptance Deadline: July 31st, 2025
Project Delivery: The deadline for all project completion is within 12 months of receiving funds, but applicants are encouraged to complete their work sooner, if possible.
Funding Topics & Media
For nearly thirty years, the Institute for Anarchist Studies has funded creative intellectual work that furthers anarchist ideas and makes them accessible to a broad audience. We have two grant programs available, co-sponsored by Agency: the Anarchist Horizons Grant and the Jen Angel Anarchist Media Grant.
We typically award several micro-grants ($300-$1500), prioritizing smaller proposals so that we can fund multiple projects each year. Priority is given to creators who are: BIPOC, QT and TNB, low-income, incarcerated, and working outside of academia.
Remind yourself about what each grant program is specifically looking for.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can people outside of the U.S. apply for a grant?
A: Yes, we welcome applications from all over the world.
Q: Does the project need to be in English?
A: No, we fund projects in other languages, but since most board members are English-speaking, it is best to submit your application in English.
Q: Can incarcerated people apply for a grant?
A: Yes, we prioritize these projects.
Q: Can I apply for a grant as an academic?
A: Yes, but we prioritize grants outside of academia, since academics already have more access to funding.
Q: How much money should I ask for?
A: Ask for what you need for your project according to your budget, but be aware that smaller amounts ($500-$1500) may be prioritized in order to fund more projects.
Q: Can I apply for both grants?
A: Applications can only be submitted for one type of grant per application form, either the Anarchist Horizons Grant or the Jen Angel Anarchist Media Grant. Since the grant programs are looking for different kinds of grants to support, it’s not recommended to submit two applications for one project.
Q: If I receive a grant, what will be expected of me?
A: You will be expected to officially accept the grant by July 31st, 2025, so please make sure to check the email account that you applied with, and be ready to receive payment.
If you decide to accept the grant, you will be connected with an IAS or Agency board member (depending on which grant you applied for) as your point person on the project moving forward. In this role, they will coordinate information between you, and IAS or Agency, facilitate the development of an appropriate timeline, provide any necessary support for the ongoing project, and eventually help disseminate your work when it is complete.
Application Preparation
Reviewing all of the information before you start your application will help you make the best submission possible. Before beginning your application or submitting any information we recommend:
- Reading all of the guidance from the IAS: including this FAQ page, and our guide on “How to Apply for a Grant” (also available in a more accessible format here). These materials explain the questions in the application, and provide an outline of what information will be requested, including the detailed budget information, and max character limits for each written section.
- Preparing all the required information and materials in advance. You will need to: succinctly summarize your project, audience, and outreach plan; provide links to your previous video work; and also provide a budget, and timeline for completion.
Total Amount Available, Budget, Use of Projects
- $6,125.00 is available separately for each grant program. We would like to award several grants in the $300-$1,500 range, prioritizing smaller proposals so that we can fund multiple projects. Amounts should specifically reflect costs in the project.
- A budget is requested as part of the application. Successful applications will include the following: total amount required for completion, a detailed breakdown of needs and amounts (personal expenses like childcare and food are welcome), support expected or already funded from other sources, and any in-kind donations you anticipate or have already secured. Please include only one item per line for readability.
- Material funded by the Anarchist Horizons Grant and Jen Angel Anarchist Media Grant will be available for the IAS and Agency to host, share, and excerpt at will, while being credited to the creators, who are also free to use and share it at will.
To Apply
- Applications for the 2024-2025 grants have closed.
Further Questions?
- Email: info@anarchiststudies.org.